FPCCI Announces ECO-CCI General Assembly on the Sidelines of the 2nd Sustainable Tourism Forum Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI

Karachi: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI; President ECO-CCI and VP CACCI,
has apprised that The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry
(FPCCI) has announced that it will host the 30
th Executive Committee Meeting and the 20th General Assembly Meeting of the ECO Chamber of Commerce & Industry(ECO-CCI) on 22 January 2026 at the FPCCI Head Office in Karachi on the sidelines of2nd Sustainable Tourism Forum (STF) to be jointly organized by FPCCI and Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Development (ICCD) during January 21-22.

Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh stated that these ECO-CCI events carry immense strategic
importance for the region – as they will help strengthen economic cooperation; expand
intra-ECO trade; promote investments; foster business linkages and revitalize the
institutional role of ECO-CCI as a key platform for vis-à-vis regional economic
integration.

FPCCI Chief further disclosed that invitations have already been extended to all ECO
Member Chambers – and, FPCCI expects participation from Presidents, senior officials,
B2B delegations and sectorial experts from multiple ECO countries.

Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh added that the Sustainable Tourism Forum will also provide a
significant platform to highlight the tourism potential of ECO countries; enhance regional
cooperation in aviation and hospitality sectors; promote investment opportunities in
tourism sector of Pakistan and encourage collaborative initiatives for sustainable and
responsible tourism development across the region.

FPCCI maintained that hosting these events in Karachi will further strengthen Pakistan’s
leadership role in regional economic diplomacy; expand B2B connectivity and reinforce
the country’s commitment to deeper economic and trade partnerships within the ECO
framework.

Brig Iftikhar Opel, SI (M), Retd.

Secretary General