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Major ECO & Regional Economic Events in 2026 (All Member Countries)

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1. ECO CCI Executive & General Assembly Meetings

The Economic Cooperation Organization Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ECO CCI) holds annual executive meetings and assemblies for planning trade cooperation, harmonization of standards, and private sector integration across all member states.

  • These typically occur early in the year (January–February).

  • Focus: trade policy dialogue, membership coordination, and business matching across ECO countries.

(Formal schedules are published by ECO CCI events platform.)

Key purpose: Strengthening private sector cooperation and trade facilitation among all ECO members.

2. Eco Expo Central Asia 2026

Samarkand, Uzbekistan
- 31 May – 2 June 2026
This will be one of the largest international expos in Central Asia — showcasing environmental technologies, sustainable innovation, and green business solutions, and drawing participants from across ECO member states and beyond.

Highlighted sectors include:

  • Green construction and sustainable infrastructure

  • Clean tech and eco‑innovation

  • Green transport and smart cities

  • Sustainable agriculture

  • Green finance and eco‑tourism

Trade relevance: While focused on environment and sustainability, this expo offers B2B, B2G networking and export opportunities for Iranian firms in technologies, machinery, energy, and environmental solutions, as well as services in the ECO region.


3. Regional Environmental Summit & Expo 2026 – Astana

Astana, Kazakhstan
- 22–24 April 2026
 Although broader in theme, this expo gathers government, business and innovation leaders from 30+ countries, including ECO members, around green technology, smart infrastructure, water and climate solutions.

Trade relevance:

  • B2B and B2G negotiations

  • Networking with international investors

  • Investment and export opportunities in sustainable technologies.


4. ECO Business Week & Eco Business Forums

 Large, cross‑sectoral ECO business platforms that bring government officials, private sector leaders and chambers of commerce together, in formats such as:

  • ECO Business Week

  • ECO Business Forums

  • Sector‑specific B2B meetings

 Example: The 6th ECO Business Forum held in Shusha, Azerbaijan (in 2025) highlighted trade, investment, and cooperation in food, agriculture, textiles, ICT, transport, tourism, and circular economy. These frameworks typically produce follow‑on initiatives influencing the 2026 agenda.

Key purpose: Strategic trade cooperation, export promotion and regional economic integration across ECO members.


5. ECO Ministerial & Sectoral Meetings (e.g., Tourism, Transport)

 Networking and cooperative decision‑making events among ministers and delegates of all ECO member states focusing on sectors relevant to customs and trade logistics.

Example: The ECO Tourism Ministerial Meeting signals sectoral dialogue within ECO frameworks with potential indirect trade logistics impacts.


ECO Member Countries Involved

All events listed include participation (directly or indirectly) from ECO member countries:
- Iran
- Turkey
- Pakistan
- Azerbaijan
- Uzbekistan
- Kazakhstan
- Turkmenistan
- Afghanistan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Tajikistan
(Plus observer states and associate partners at larger forums.)


Why These 2026 Events Matter for Trade & Customs

 Export Expansion

  • Platforms like Eco Expo Central Asia 2026 and ECO Business Forums provide Iranian exporters with direct access to buyers and partners across ECO markets — for industrial, tech, and green sector products.

 Import & Supply Chain Insights

  • Exposure to regional suppliers and technologies facilitates import planning, tariff negotiations, and strategic sourcing for Iranian markets.

 Networking & B2B Opportunities

  • Business matchmaking sessions, seminars, and official dialogues help customs authorities and trade delegations coordinate export documentation, logistics pathways, and regulatory frameworks.

 Trade Policy & Facilitation

  • Meetings of ECO CCI and ministerial panels contribute to harmonizing trade procedures, easing cross‑border movement of goods, and aligning standards among member states.

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