The National Disaster Management Authority will host the 10th ECO Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction on 21β22 January 2026 at NDMA Headquarters, Islamabad, marking the first time Pakistan has welcomed this regional forum. The ECO Ministerial Meeting brings a high-level platform to the capital where ministers and senior officials from ECO Member States will convene to discuss shared challenges.
Delegates at the ECO Ministerial Meeting will aim to strengthen regional cooperation, enhance climate resilience and promote innovation in disaster risk management. Discussions are set to emphasise improvements to early warning systems and coordinated approaches to transboundary risk preparedness that affect the wider ECO region.
The gathering is intended to foster policy coordination and technical collaboration among member states, enabling the exchange of best practices and capacity building in disaster response and resilience. By centring innovation and practical cooperation, the ECO Ministerial Meeting seeks outcomes that can be implemented at national and regional levels.
Hosting the meeting underlines Pakistanβs commitment to regional solidarity and disaster resilience across the ECO region. NDMAβs role as host highlights Pakistanβs focus on strengthening preparedness, information sharing and joint action to reduce disaster risks across neighbouring countries.
