World Bulletin / News Desk

A two-day senior officials meeting of the member states of the Economic Corporation Organization (ECO) began in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad Sunday.

The senior officials meeting, to be followed by the Council of Foreign Minister’s Meeting (COM) on Feb. 28, is part of the 13th ECO summit, set for this Wednesday, March 1 in Islamabad, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said, adding that heads of states and top officials from 10 member countries will attend the event.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is also expected to attend the summit, which provides a platform to discuss ways to improve development, promote trade, and create investment opportunities.

During the visit, Erdogan is expected to meet with leaders from the other member countries.

The new ECO Vision 2025 strategy is also expected to be adopted at the Islamabad meeting.

China and Russia will also send observers to the summit.