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Business Recorder
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Rail & road access to Central Asia, Europe & Russia to be game changer: Aleem
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has observed that access to Central Asian countries, Europe and Russia through rail and road connectivity will be a game changer. He emphasised that improving communication infrastructure is a key priority to achieve economic growth and meaningful discussions are under way with various countries in this regard. He expressed these views during a meeting with Ambassador of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Kistafin who called on him in Islamabad. The meeting included an in-depth discussion on matters of mutual interest, bilateral cooperation and the outcomes of the recent ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization) summit. Abdul Aleem Khan highlighted that strengthened partnerships between major South Asian countries will yield positive results. He reiterated Pakistan's commitment to playing a proactive role on all international platforms and expressed optimism about a brighter economic and financial outlook for the country in the coming days. Kazakh Ambassador Yerzhan Kistafin conveyed his goodwill gesture and congratulated Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan and the entire Pakistani nation on their success in the recent war with India. He acknowledged Pakistan's distinguished status in the Islamic World and expressed his nation's continued prayers and support. He also extended Eid-ul-Adha greetings and reaffirmed Kazakhstan's commitment to offering all possible support to Pakistan. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Pakistan, Iran ink MoU on boosting ties
On the concluding day of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) summit held in Tehran, a MoU was signed between Pakistan and Iran to enhance bilateral cooperation in the field of communications. The signing ceremony was attended by Iran's Minister for Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh, and Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan who also led the Pakistani delegation in this ECO summit, said a statement received here on Tuesday. A formal meeting was held between the two ministers, accompanied by their respective delegations in which both sides agreed to further strengthen the longstanding relations between the two neighboring countries. Aleem Khan highlighted the deep-rooted religious, cultural and historical ties between Pakistan and Iran, stating that the shared culture, especially from Balochistan to Iran, reflects strong commonalities in daily life and traditions. He welcomed the holding of the ECO summit in Tehran, expressing optimism that the platform would yield positive outcomes for the region. Iranian Minister Farzaneh Sadegh expressed readiness for all possible cooperation in Pakistan's Communications sector and affirmed Iran's commitment to advancing bilateral projects.
The Star
26-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
ECO meeting highlights future of economic diplomacy, tourism cooperation
ERZURUM, Türkiye, April 26 (Xinhua) -- The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) launched a high-level meeting on Saturday in Türkiye's eastern province of Erzurum, exploring the future of economic diplomacy and emphasizing the importance of tourism cooperation among member states. The two-day event has drawn a group of academics, policymakers, entrepreneurs, business leaders, diplomats, NGO representatives, and experts from different countries. At the heart of the gathering is the Palandoken Economic Forum, held under the theme "An Equitable Future in a Smart World: Intelligent Economies and Global Inequality." The forum focuses on the transformative potential of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and their growing influence on global economic systems and social equity. On the sidelines of the forum, tourism ministers from ECO member states held a private meeting, marking Erzurum's designation as the ECO Tourism Capital for 2025. Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said that in the era of smart economies, tourism has become a dynamic ecosystem that supports culture, diplomacy, innovation, and trade, calling on ECO members to strengthen cooperation and unlock the region's full tourism potential. ECO is a Eurasian political and economic intergovernmental organization that was founded in 1985 in Tehran by Iran, Pakistan, and Türkiye. It has since expanded to include 10 member states, including Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan.
