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The 13th summit of the ECO held in Islamabad to focus on enhanced economic cooperation and regional connectivity.
The theme of the 13th Summit was “Connectivity for Regional Prosperity”, which assumes special significance in the backdrop of monumental project of CPEC.
Secretary General Halil Ibrahim’s while addressing the summit congratulated PM on his election as Chairman of the Summit and hoped that under his able leadership, the ECO will make further progress.
He said the Summit is of prime importance for ECO to review its performance and for guidance for future endeavours of the Organization.
Highlighting overall profile of the ECO, Halil Ibrahim said the population of ECO region has reached 471 million and its GDP has cross one trillion dollars. He said trade, transport and energy are the core areas being focused by the Organization.
He said ECO has also developed its external relations with other Organizations like UN and OIC.
Sooronbay Jeenbekov’s address to ECO Summit
PM of Kyrgyz Republic Sooronbay Jeenbekov has said that ECO will make rapid progress to reap benefits of mutual economic cooperation under the leadership of Pakistan.
He laid great emphasis on the cooperation in diverse sectors including trade, transport, agriculture, economy, tourism, science and technology.
PM of Kazakhstan Bakytzhan Sagintayev’s address to ECO Summit
PM of Kazakhstan Bakytzhan Sagintayev said ECO has evolved into a multilateral platform to facilitate development of the region.
He said the organization should give priority to communication and infrastructure projects.
Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow’s address to ECO Summit
Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow has said ECO is an important for constructive dialogue among member states. He said ECO has set the direction of development of the member states.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s address to ECO Summit
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for early completion of reforms in ECO, strengthening of human resource of ECO Secretariat and a evolution of a mechanism for ownership of projects.
Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev’s address to ECO Summit
Addressing the Summit, Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev laid special emphasis on mutual cooperation among the ECO countries in the field of infrastructure, connectivity, and transportation for the development and the progress of the region.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s address to ECO Summit
In his speech at the 13th ECO Summit, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said with more understanding among the heads of State and Governments, we would be able to take longer strides in advancing the programmes and activities of the Organization.
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon’s address at ECO Summit
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon said trade, investment and effective use of energy resources constitute key elements of regional cooperation.
He expressed the confidence that implementation of the high voltage power transmission line CASA-1000, acknowledged to be the first ever energy project between South and Central Asian regions, would help realize the objective of shared progress.
PM of Kyrgyzstan, Sooronbay Jeenbekov’s address at ECO Summit
Addressing the Summit, PM of Kyrgyzstan, Sooronbay Jeenbekov said that ECO will make rapid progress to reap benefits of mutual economic cooperation under the leadership of Pakistan.
He laid great emphasis on the cooperation in diverse sectors including trade, transport, agriculture, economy, tourism, science and technology. Sooronbay Jeenbekov said that collective and joint approach of the ECO member states will make the organization a vibrant platform for mutual cooperation and bring development and prosperity to the region.
Deputy PM of Uzbekistan Ulugbak Rozukulov’s address at the Summit
Deputy PM of Uzbekistan Ulugbak Rozukulov proposed joint projects in transport, energy and communication sectors.
He also proposed intensified collaboration in agriculture sector aimed at achieving food security.
President of Turkish N. Cyprus Mustafa Akinci’s address at Summit
Speaking as observer, President of Turkish Northern Cyprus Mustafa Akinci said Northern Cyprus wants to contribute more effectively to ECO’s work.
He said they want to engage in strong economic, cultural and social interaction with the ECO member states. He sought support of member countries in the fields of higher education and tourism.
Afghanistan Ambassador to Pakistan Omar Zakhilwal’s address at Summit
Addressing the Summit, Afghanistan Ambassador to Pakistan Omar Zakhilwal reiterated that his country is committed to the realisation of aims and objectives of ECO.
He said peace and stability is necessary in member states to promote regional connectivity.
