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Business Recorder
15 hours ago
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- Business Recorder
PM to attend ECO Summit in Baku today
ISLAMABAD: The 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) will be held in Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan, on 3-4 July 2025. The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, will lead the Pakistan delegation to the Summit, Foreign Office (FO) announced on Wednesday. The theme of the Summit is 'New ECO Vision for a Sustainable and Climate Resilient Future.' SCO summit 2024: Pakistan leads the regional unity During the Summit, the FO statement reads the prime minister will share Pakistan's perspective on key regional and global challenges, reaffirm Pakistan's commitment to the ECO Vision 2025, and advocate for enhanced intra-regional trade, transport connectivity, energy cooperation, and sustainable development. He will also hold bilateral meetings with other ECO leaders on the sidelines of the Summit to discuss matters of mutual interest. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
18 hours ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
PM Shehbaz to attend ECO summit in Baku from July 3-4
Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend the two-day 17th Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, beginning today (Thursday). The summit, scheduled for July 3–4 under the theme 'New ECO Vision for a Sustainable and Climate Resilient Future', will bring together leaders from member states to discuss key regional challenges, economic integration, and climate resilience. During the two-day event, the prime minister will lead the Pakistani delegation and present Islamabad's perspective on pressing regional and global issues. PR No.1️⃣9️⃣6️⃣/2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ Curtain Raiser: Prime Minister to Attend 17th ECO Summit in Baku Azerbaijan 🔗⬇️ — Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) July 2, 2025 He is also expected to reiterate Pakistan's commitment to the ECO Vision 2025 and advocate for greater intra-regional trade, enhanced connectivity in transport and energy sectors, and sustainable development. The ECO traces its origins to the Regional Cooperation for Development (RCD), which was established in 1964 and later expanded into ECO in 1985. It now comprises 10 member states from South and Central Asia as well as the Middle East. On the sidelines of the summit, PM Shehbaz will hold bilateral meetings with ECO leaders to discuss matters of mutual interest, with a focus on economic cooperation, climate challenges, and regional peace. Read More: 'Pakistan follows independent policy' Pakistan has consistently raised its voice on the global climate crisis, highlighting its position as one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change, despite contributing less than one percent to global carbon emissions. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and the accelerated melting of glaciers have exposed the country to recurring natural disasters, threatening food security, public health, and the national economy. The devastating floods of 2022 served as a grim reminder of Pakistan's climate vulnerability. The disaster affected more than 33 million people, claimed over 1,700 lives, and displaced more than eight million. The flooding caused widespread destruction of infrastructure and crops, inflicting an estimated $14.8 billion in damage and $15.2 billion in economic losses. The humanitarian impact was severe, with many survivors forced to live in temporary shelters amid limited access to basic services. The prime minister is expected to raise the issue of climate justice during his address, calling for stronger regional cooperation and international support for mitigation and adaptation efforts.
