Iranian Foreign Ministry said the country prioritizes the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in line with expansion of its economic relations in the region.

He made the remarks in his meeting with the visiting ECO Secretary-General Khosro Nazeri in Tehran on Friday.

While reemphasizing the unconditional support of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the economic cooperation within the framework of ECO, Amir-Abdollahian said that this Organization is one of the main priorities of Iran in the economic cooperation with the countries of the region.

Turning to the ECO Summit which is going to be held in Turkmenistan capital of Ashgabat in December, Iran’s top diplomat expressed hope that he would participate in this prestigious Summit.

The Secretary-General of ECO submitted a comprehensive report on the latest developments of this Organization and also preliminary measures taken for holding the 26th Summit of Foreign Ministers of ECO.  

The Economic Cooperation Organization includes 10 countries: Islamic Republic of Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Republic of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan.

It is expected that the 30th establishment anniversary of ECO will be held at the International and Political Studies Center of Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in December.