October 29, 2025

Tehran Hosts Fourth ECO Interior Ministers Meeting

Tehran

Tehran, The Gulf Observer: The fourth Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Interior Ministers Meeting commenced in Tehran with the presence of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

The high-level gathering, taking place at Tehran’s Summit Conference Hall after a 15-year hiatus, underscores Iran’s commitment to advancing regional cooperation and strengthening engagement with neighboring countries.

Ministers and senior officials from Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, the Republic of Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, and the Islamic Republic of Iran are participating in the meeting. The ECO Secretary-General, the Interior Minister of Oman, and the Deputy Interior Minister of Iraq are attending as special guests.

The agenda of the meeting includes key issues such as security, law enforcement, and border policing, along with discussions on border diplomacy, economic and urban cooperation, collaboration among governors and municipalities, and the promotion of sister city partnerships.

The conference aims to enhance multilateral mechanisms within the ECO framework and explore ways to leverage existing capacities for regional stability and development.