Islamabad, 9 November, 2026 (Nosheen): The two-day meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) foreign ministers, scheduled to begin on November 15, is expected to place greater emphasis on regional security and geopolitical tensions amid growing instability in the region. The possible participation of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is likely to draw significant international attention to the gathering, with discussions expected to cover the Iran-US confrontation, energy supply security and the implications of instability in the Gulf region. According to sources, the Iranian foreign minister is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his Pakistani counterpart, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Rising regional tensions have already affected the organisation’s planned activities in Pakistan, forcing the postponement of the ECO interior ministers’ meeting scheduled for October. Although economic cooperation, trade and regional connectivity remain the central items on the foreign ministers’ meeting agenda, participants are expected to devote considerable attention to the evolving regional security situation. Afghanistan’s possible participation as a member state is also likely to add significance to discussions on regional stability and security challenges.