By Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar is set to embark on a significant journey to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Wednesday. His mission: the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) summit, scheduled for November 8-9, according to the Foreign Office (FO).
Kakar’s participation is a testament to Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the ECO Vision 2025, promoting regional cooperation in trade, transport, connectivity, energy, tourism, economic growth, and productivity, as affirmed by the FO.
The interim premier’s agenda includes presenting Pakistan’s vision for the organization’s future work and fostering regional connectivity and mutual prosperity. To achieve these goals, Kakar will engage in bilateral discussions with Uzbekistan’s leadership and other participating leaders, as disclosed by the FO.
The statement underscores Pakistan’s foundational role as an ECO member, emphasizing its dedication to promoting connectivity and mutual prosperity within the ECO region.
This summit follows former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s attendance at the 26th ECO Council of Ministers meeting in Tashkent earlier this year in January.
In a move that showcases Pakistan’s dedication to regional development, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar is set to journey to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, for the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) summit.
Scheduled from November 8 to 9, this two-day summit holds paramount significance in reinforcing Pakistan’s commitment to the ECO Vision 2025.
The primary objectives on the agenda include bolstering regional cooperation in the domains of trade, transport, connectivity, energy, tourism, economic growth, and productivity.
The FO’s statement also highlights the interim premier’s pivotal role in presenting Pakistan’s future vision for the organization. This vision extends to the promotion of regional connectivity and mutual prosperity.
Kakar will actively participate in bilateral discussions with leaders from Uzbekistan and other participating countries.
The FO’s statement reinforces Pakistan’s enduring dedication as a founding member of the ECO. It underscores the nation’s commitment to the overarching objectives of fostering connectivity and mutual prosperity within the ECO region, aligning seamlessly with the organization’s principles and goals.
This remarkable endeavor echoes a similar initiative earlier this year when former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari represented Pakistan at the 26th ECO Council of Ministers meeting held in Tashkent.
The continuous involvement of Pakistani leadership in such events highlights the nation’s proactive approach to regional development and cooperation.
