Senior Afghan delegation, led by deputy PM Baradar, in Azerbaijan for ECO Summit

A high-level delegation from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), led by Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, departed Monday morning to participate in the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) at the invitation of the government of Azerbaijan.

During the two-day summit, scheduled for July 3–4 in Baku, Baradar is expected to deliver a keynote address at the ECO’s general session, alongside other heads of state and senior officials from member countries.

The 17th ECO Summit aims to enhance regional economic integration and collaboration among member states in areas such as infrastructure development, energy, transportation, and investment.