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ADB, UNESCAP, KTNET kicks-off CAREC pilot on e-conformity certificates

On 1–2 June 2026, the representatives of ADB, UNESCAP, and the Korea Trade Network met in Incheon, Republic of Korea to hold a kick-off meeting for the CAREC pilot on the electronic exchange of conformity certificates. This initiative seeks to promote electronic exchange of conformity certificates and test results to facilitate trade among participating CAREC countries.  Participants from Azerbaijan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan discussed a global best practices, reviewed countries’ readiness, and […]

CAREC Chief Negotiators Advance Preparations for CARTIF Zero-Round Negotiations

The Chief Negotiators’ Meeting for the CAREC Trade and Investment Facilitation Partnership (CARTIF) Agreement was held on 8 May 2026. The online meeting gathered chief negotiators and country delegations from CAREC member countries.  Opening the meeting, CWRC Regional Head Asad Aleem noted emphasized that the flexible and modular design of CARTIF enables broader participation and addresses the unique circumstances of each country.   Facilitated […]

CAREC advances digital trade with pilot initiative on electronic certificate exchange  

On 21 April 2026, ADB, together with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific and Korea Trade Network (KTNET), organized an introductory session for the CAREC Pilot Project on Electronic Exchange and Mutual Recognition of Conformity Certificates.  This project will develop a prototype for the electronic exchange of conformity certificates to reduce processing time in selected products traded among CAREC countries. It is also a […]

CAREC customs officials participate in workshop on single window for digital customs cooperation 

The East Asia Public Management, Financial Sector and Regional Cooperation Division (EAPF) of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) East Asia Department (EARD) organized a knowledge-sharing event on Single Window for Digital Customs Cooperation in CAREC (Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation) in Tbilisi, Georgia, on 8 June to discuss country experiences in business process analysis and […]

亚行官员敦促利益相关者密切合作以了解金融稳定风险的情况

菲律宾马尼拉（2022 年 10 月 4 日） —亚洲开发银行（ADB）中西亚局局长叶夫根尼·朱可夫先生在高级别政策对话中表示中亚和邻国的政府、金融部门监管机构和私营部门必须合作，以充分了解该地区金融稳定风险和脆弱性的情况。

Работать сообща, чтобы понимать динамику рисков для финансовой стабильности, призывает заинтересованные стороны представитель АБР

МАНИЛА, Филиппины (5 октября 2022 г.) – Правительства, органы регулирования финансового сектора и частный сектор Центральной Азии и соседних стран должны сотрудничать, чтобы полностью понять динамику, связанную с рисками и уязвимостями для финансовой стабильности в регионе. Об этом заявил в ходе диалога по вопросам политики на высоком уровне Генеральный директор Департамента Центральной и Западной Азии […]

Work closely to understand dynamics of risks to financial stability, ADB official urges stakeholders

MANILA, Philippines (5 October 2022) — Governments, financial sector regulators, and the private sector in Central Asia and neighboring countries must collaborate to fully understand the dynamics surrounding the risks and vulnerabilities to financial stability in the region, ADB Director General for Central and West Asia Yevgeniy Zhukov said at a high-level policy dialogue. “CAREC country […]

Call for Research Proposals: Trade Facilitation in CAREC – A 10 Year CPMM Perspective

Our Selection Committee, composed of ADB Chief Economist Albert Park, ADBI Dean Tetsushi Sonobe, and CAREC Institute Chief Economist Hans Holzhacker selected seven excellent research proposals out of 13 submitted to our call for proposals.

WTO Members Initiate Membership Talks for Turkmenistan

WTO members agreed at a meeting of the General Council on 23 February 2022 to initiate negotiations on the accession of Turkmenistan to the organization. Turkmenistan, a country in Central Asia with a population of about 6.2 million, is the last of the former Soviet republics to apply for WTO membership. Click here to find more […]

ADB $300 million loan to promote macroeconomic stability in Pakistan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $300 million policy-based loan to help promote macroeconomic stability in Pakistan by facilitating improved trade competitiveness and export diversification.