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Joint Meeting of the CAREC Regional Trade Group and the Customs Cooperation Committee 

The Joint Meeting of the CAREC Regional Trade Group (RTG) and the Customs Cooperation Committee (CCC) will be held on 4 June 2026. The meeting will discuss progress of CAREC Integrated Trade Agenda (CITA) 2030 implementation, considering its Midterm Review recommendations, and related initiatives. The meeting will endorse the CITA Rolling Strategic Action Plan (RSAP) […]

CAREC Trade and Investment Facilitation Partnership Agreement (CARTIF) Zero Round of Negotiations

On 20 November 2025, the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (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. The formal launch of CARTIF […]

CAREC Pilot Project on Electronic Exchange and Mutual Recognition of Conformity Certificates: Kickoff Workshop

ADB, Korea Trade Network (KTNET), and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) are implementing a pilot project to develop a model for the electronic exchange and mutual recognition of conformity certificates, with the aim of reducing processing time in selected products traded among member countries. The pilot covers […]
7th Technical Working Group Meeting on CAREC Advanced Transit System and Information Common Exchange (CATS/ICE): Pilot Phase Implementation

7th Technical Working Group Meeting on CAREC Advanced Transit System and Information Common Exchange (CATS/ICE): Pilot Phase Implementation

The 7th Technical Working Group Meeting on the CAREC Advanced Transit System and Information Common Exchange (CATS/ICE) Pilot Phase Implementation will be held on 19–20 May 2026 in Tbilisi, Georgia. The meeting will bring together customs authorities from existing and new CATS/ICE participating countries, along with technical experts, to review progress in the pilot implementation […]
Chief Negotiators’ Meeting on CAREC Trade and Investment Facilitation Partnership Agreement (CARTIF)

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 […]
Workshop on Navigating Trade Issues and WTO Transparency Requirements

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 […]
Inaugural Meeting for the Negotiations of the CAREC Trade and Investment Facilitation Partnership Agreement

Inaugural Meeting for the Negotiations of the CAREC Trade and Investment Facilitation Partnership Agreement

The virtual Inaugural Meeting on the Negotiations for the CAREC Trade and Investment Facilitation Partnership (CARTIF) Agreement was held on 11 March 2026. ADB reaffirmed its full commitment and readiness to continue supporting the CARTIF negotiation process, including the establishment and operation of the working groups.The meeting highlighted the vital role of CARTIF in lowering […]
Workshop on Advancing Digital and Green Trade Facilitation in CAREC Countries

Workshop on Advancing Digital and Green Trade Facilitation in CAREC Countries

The workshop brought together a broad and diverse group of participants from across the trade ecosystem to ensure a balanced and inclusive dialogue. CAREC customs officials and trade regulatory representatives shared institutional insights and reform priorities. Development partners and experts from the Korea Customs Service (KCS) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) contributed technical perspectives, […]
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