Past Events

Chief Negotiators’ Meeting on CAREC Trade and Investment Facilitation Partnership Agreement (CARTIF)

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 […]

CAREC and the Global Silk Road: Connecting Regions through Tourism

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 […]

Second Virtual Meeting of the Sub-Working Group on Border Health and Investment Planning

“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 […]

CAREC Pilot Project on Electronic Exchange and Mutual Recognition of Conformity Certificates: Introductory Session

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.

CAREC Energy Transmission and Interconnectivity Workshop

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 […]

Workshop on Navigating Trade Issues and WTO Transparency Requirements

On 8–10 April, the Asian Development Bank, in partnership with the World Trade Organization and the Government of Kazakhstan, held a Workshop on Navigating Trade Issues and WTO Transparency Requirements in Astana, hosted by the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The event emphasized the importance of regional cooperation […]

CAREC Technology Forum 2026

CAREC Program and ADB-Korea Climate Technology Hub jointly organized the first CAREC Technology Forum on 7–8 April in Bishkek. CCSD DG Eugene Zhukov, Mr. Azamat Zhamangulov, Kyrgyz Republic’s Minister of the Digital Development and Innovative Technologies, and DG Batbayar Dangaa of Mongolia’s Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Communications, underscored policy priorities for scaling innovative technologies for […]

3rd Annual Meeting of the CAREC Working Group on Skills Development

The meeting aims to: (i) review 2025 achievements and 2026 action plan, to be implemented with support under “Strengthening Green Skills Development under the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program” and (ii) validate regional cooperation proposals for strengthening climate-smart agriculture education, research, and outreach across the CAREC region led by Wageningen Social and Economic […]

CAREC National Focal Points’ Consultation Meeting 2026

The CAREC Program kicked off its 2026 planning with a virtual consultation of its National Focal Points on 17 March, translating MOUs signed at the 24th Ministerial Conference into a concrete roadmap for the year ahead. Chaired by Ms. Erdenetuya Darinchuluun, Director General at the Ministry of Economy and Development and National Focal Point for […]

1st Road Working Group Meeting

Objectives The Road WG was proposed to be established under the TSCC (Transport Sector Coordinating Committee) as a regional platform to address key priorities and policy matters in the CAREC road subsector. The inaugural meeting will focus on establishing its foundation, discussing key regional challenges, aligning approaches among member countries and development partners, and securing […]