Monday, July 13, 2009

Economic Cooperation Organization


The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is an intergovernmental international organization involving ten Eurasian nations. It provides a platform to discuss ways to improve development and promote trade, and investment opportunities. The common objective is to establish a single market for goods and services, much like the European Union. ECO's secretariat and cultural department are located in Tehran, its economic bureau is in Turkey and its scientific bureau is situated in Pakistan. The organisation was founded by Turkey, Iran and Pakistan.

Basic Info:

Headquarters:

Tehran, Iran

Membership 10 member states

Afghanistan
Azerbaijan
Iran
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Pakistan
Tajikistan
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan


Leaders

- Secretary General Khurshid Anwar

Establishment: 1985

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