Tehran to host ECO Summit on December 3-4, First Vice President Aref says

Iran's First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref announced that Tehran will host a summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) on December 3-4, according to Mehr News Agency.

Speaking at a cabinet meeting, Aref said the summit would bring valuable achievements for ECO member states and help expand regional cooperation and interactions. He stressed the importance of Iran's successful hosting of the regional event, stating that preparations and the necessary executive measures had already begun.

The vice president also called on all ministers and cabinet members to cooperate with the committee organizing the ECO summit.

The Economic Cooperation Organization is a regional intergovernmental body whose members include Iran, Turkey and Pakistan, among other countries. The Mehr News report did not provide further details on the summit's agenda or the level of participation expected.

According to Mehr News Agency, Aref's remarks focused on the organizational arrangements for the event and the expected benefits for member states.