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Taliban Seeks Regional Ties at ECO Summit in Iran

10/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Taliban, led by Ibrahim Sadr, sent a delegation to Tehran for the fourth ECO summit on October 27-28.
Iran will host the ECO interior ministers' meeting, the first such gathering in 15 years.
The Taliban seeks to enhance regional cooperation and ties among ECO members despite lacking international recognition.
Ten ECO member countries will discuss security and regional stability, with planned bilateral and multilateral meetings.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1985, the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) succeeded the Regional Cooperation for Development, which dissolved in 1979. Initially comprising Iran, Turkey, and Pakistan, ECO expanded to ten member states by 1992. The Taliban's recent engagement with ECO highlights ongoing diplomatic efforts in a region marked by instability and the need for economic collaboration among its members.

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Story summary

The Taliban, led by Ibrahim Sadr, sent a delegation to Tehran for the fourth ECO summit on October 27-28.
Iran will host the ECO interior ministers' meeting, the first such gathering in 15 years.
The Taliban seeks to enhance regional cooperation and ties among ECO members despite lacking international recognition.
Ten ECO member countries will discuss security and regional stability, with planned bilateral and multilateral meetings.

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