Minister: ECO Women's Forum in Lacin marked beginning of significant regional dialogue

More than 150 participants took part in the Women's Forum of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in Lachin, Minister of Family and Social Services of Türkiye Mahinur Ozdemir Goktas said, Report informs.

She noted that the event was the beginning of a significant regional dialogue: "The purpose of the forum was to prepare proposals that will contribute to the development of the ECO development document for 2026-2035. It is planned to consolidate the priorities, needs and contribution of women in the ECO."

Goktas added that at the forum, member states discussed policies and action plans to strengthen women's influence on climate resilience and sustainable development:

"The support of Azerbaijan First Vice President Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva, Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan, and other women leaders in the ECO region for environmental initiatives clearly demonstrates their influential role in leading the green transformation process in the region."