On May 8, 2025, Prof. Seyed Komail Tayebi, President of the Economic Cooperation Organization Science Foundation (ECOSF), delivered a compelling speech at the Isfahan Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA). His address focused on the vast investment capacities and strategic importance of the ECO region, emphasizing its role in fostering regional and global economic growth.

Prof. Tayebi outlined key areas of opportunity within the ECO region, including its geostrategic location, abundant natural resources such as oil, gas, and minerals, and its youthful human capital of over 500 million people. He also highlighted the region’s agricultural and industrial potential, with countries like Iran, Türkiye, and Pakistan leading in diverse manufacturing industries and agro-export capabilities.