Why it matters:
The summit can pave the way to shoring up endogenous stability and peace as a result of cooperation between Iran and its neighbors.
The big picture:
The trip is described within trilateral relations among Iran, Turkey, and Pakistan, and marks the first step toward regional collaboration among ten countries. Nations such as Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan are also participating in the summit.
- The 17th ECO Summit will be held in Azerbaijan, with ten presidents and senior officials from member states in attendance.
What he's saying:
Pezeshkian: "Greater coordination among regional states would reduce the ambitions of external actors seeking to destabilize the region."
Go deeper:
The gathering offers a chance to discuss key issues and foster cooperative efforts that serve shared regional goals.
seyed mohammad kazemi
