Khorasan Razavi tourism chief emphasizes importance of interaction between regional countries

TEHRAN--Director General of Khorasan Razavi Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department Seyyed Javad Mousavi emphasized the importance of cultural interaction between the countries of the region on the sideline of his visit to Kyrgyzstan.

Ardabil aims to become hub for health and winter tourism, governor-general says

TEHRAN – Ardabil province, with its more than 1,800 historical monuments, unique natural attractions, and excellent geopolitical position, is on track to become Iran’s leading hub for health, winter, and nature-based tourism.

From security to unity: ECO ministers meet in Tehran

President Pezeshkian calls for unified, resilient framework to foster stability and growth

TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) to work toward a unified and sustainable regional security framework that supports stability and economic growth.

Excavations underway at Ardabil’s ancient site

TEHRAN—Excavations are underway at Qeshlaq Tappaci site in Ardabil province with the goal to compile the cultural characteristics of the Neolithic era in the northwestern Iranian region, as well as to present the time period of these cultures within the framework of Iranian archaeological chronology.

Iran prioritizes branding and regulation in health tourism sector

TEHRAN – Iran is focusing on branding and regulatory reforms in its health tourism industry as part of plans to expand the sector, Deputy Tourism Minister Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpey has said.

Tourism rally in ECO member countries in 2025 proposed

TEHRAN – A joint gathering of the Touring & Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Economic Cooperation Organization has been held in Tehran to study plans proposed by the Automobile Club and promote regional cooperation in traveling.

Iran promotes Carnet de Passages for expanding regional mobility and tourism

TEHRAN - Iran took an active part in the 6th Expert Meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Customs Committee, held in Turkey, emphasizing the importance of the Carnet de Passages en Douane (CPD) system in facilitating cross-border vehicle movement and promoting regional tourism.

"ECO and IOFS Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance Regional Food Security

TEHRAN- ECO Secretary General Dr. Asad M. Khan and Director General of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) H.E. Ambassador Berik Aryn, met at the ECO Secretariat today to solidify a collaborative framework aimed at bolstering agricultural development and food security across the region and within the member countries of both organizations.

ECO Secretariat Hosts the First Bilateral Meeting of the Sub-Working Group on ECO Joint Trade Zones

TEHRAN- The Economic Cooperation Organization Secretariat hosted the First Bilateral Meeting of the Sub-Working Group under the Working Group on establishing the ECO Joint Trade Zones.

Hamadan to host ECO medical tourism conference

TEHRAN - Hamadan, known as the capital of history and civilization of Iran, will host the ECO health tourism conference in June next year, the provincial tourism chief has said.

ECO chief calls for revival of historical Silk Road links in Tehran conference

TEHRAN – The Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), Asad Majeed Khan, has urged member states to revive historical connections along the ancient Silk Road and transform the region into a global air transport hub.

ECO nations to convene in Iran for key ministerial summit

TEHRAN – Iran will host the 28th meeting of the foreign ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in the northeastern city of Mashhad.

ECO meeting: Iran suggests reinforcing cooperation can improve crisis management

TEHRAN –The head of the crisis management organization has said reinforcing cooperation among the ECO member states in prediction, prevention, preparation, response, reconstruction, and rehabilitation fields can greatly boost the efficiency of crisis management.

“Ardabil 2023” is ECO’s top priority, secretary-general says

TEHRAN – An important priority of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is a more efficient implementation of “Ardabil 2023”, the Secretary-General of ECO has said.

Isfahan hosting ECO science foundation meeting

TEHRAN – The 5th meeting of the board of trustees and the 7th meeting of the executive committee of the science foundation (ECOSF) of the Economic Cooperation Organization was held in the city of Isfahan on Tuesday.

Ardabil to host intl. nomad festival

TEHRAN – The northwestern province of Ardabil is scheduled to host an international festival dedicated to nomads and the nomadic lifestyle in May, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.

Tehran says spares no effort to advance closer ties among ECO states

TEHRAN- Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said on Sunday that the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) has a high reputation in Iran, noting the Islamic Republic spares no chance to encourage close ties among member states.