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Chief Negotiators launched the first round of CARTIF negotiations virtually

On 7 September 2026, the CAREC Trade and Investment Facilitation Partnership (CARTIF) Chief Negotiators and focal points met virtually to launch the first round of negotiations on CARTIF Agreement. The meeting aims to reaffirm participating countries’ strong commitment to advancing regional economic integration through a structured and results-oriented negotiation process.   This online event was focused […]

ADB Approves $400 Million Financing Facility to Modernize Borders, Facilitate Trade in CAREC Region

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $400 million regional financing facility to modernize border crossing points, reduce transport and logistics costs, and make the movement of people and goods across the CAREC region faster and more efficient.  The Border Upgrades for Integration, Logistics, and Development (BUILD) Facility will support priority investments in road […]

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 […]
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