Economic & Financial Stability
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Infrastructure & Economic Connectivity
Agriculture & Water
Human Development
Cross-cutting Themes
On 20 November 2025, the CAREC countries adopted the Bishkek Ministerial Declaration, officially launching negotiations on the CAREC Trade and Investment Facilitation Partnership Agreement (CARTIF). This marked an important milestone in CAREC countries’ efforts to advance regional economic cooperation and integration in trade and investment. Following the virtual Inaugural Meeting on the Negotiations for the […]
At the Sideline of 2026 ADB Annual Meeting Tourism is emerging as one of the most dynamic drivers of cross-border connectivity and shared prosperity across the CAREC region. As the modern Silk Road regains global attention, CAREC countries are uniquely positioned to leverage their rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, and deep historical linkages to attract […]
“Cross-Border Cooperation for Health Security: Mapping MoUs and Agreements across CAREC” This meeting of the Sub-Working Group on Border Health and Investment Planning aims to review and discuss the findings of the Memorandum of Understanding mapping study on health security across CAREC countries. It will further explore available assessment tools and opportunities for health investment […]
On 21 April 2026, ADB, with the participation of UNESCAP and Korea Trade Network (KTNET) experts, convened an introductory session for the CAREC Pilot Project on Electronic Exchange and Mutual Recognition of Conformity Certificates.
On 9–10 April 2026, SD1‑ENE led the CAREC Energy Transmission and Interconnectivity Workshop in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, convening government focal points, regulators, and system operators to strengthen regional power cooperation. The workshop advanced initiatives on a regional electricity balancing market, regulatory cooperation, and digitalization, to support regional interconnections, renewable energy integration and system flexibility. It concluded […]
