Islamabad, 13 November, 2026 (Ghufran): Iranian Foreign Minister Dr Abbas Araghchi is expected to arrive in Pakistan within the next 72 hours to participate in the Council of Foreign Ministers meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), as preparations for the regional gathering have been completed. According to diplomatic sources, the arrival of foreign dignitaries is scheduled to begin on Sunday, with Dr Araghchi and foreign ministers from Central Asian countries expected to attend the meeting. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will deliver the opening address at the ministerial session on Monday morning, while ECO Secretary-General Dr Asad Majeed Khan will also address the gathering. Foreign ministers from ECO member states are also scheduled to deliver speeches during the meeting. The visiting foreign ministers are expected to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who will host a luncheon in honour of the distinguished guests. The agenda of the meeting includes key regional matters, particularly strengthening economic and trade cooperation among member states and enhancing regional connectivity. The meeting is expected to provide an important platform for ECO member countries to discuss ways to expand mutual cooperation and promote closer regional ties.