Past Events

Forum on Trade Facilitation and Customs Reform and Modernization

The forum, cosponsored by ADB, ADB Institute, Japan Customs Administration, and the World Customs Organization (WCO), focused on the experience of Japan on customs reform, in particular, issues pertaining to customs modernization and risk management.

CAREC Senior Officials’ Meeting (April 2006)

SOM participants discussed ways to accelerate the momentum of regional cooperation including plans for program expansion, completion of a comprehensive action plan, country ownership, and role of national coordinators.

In-Country Workshop on Xinjiang Trade Logistics Development

The workshop aimed to present the key findings and recommendations of the Study on Xinjiang Trade Logistics Development jointly sponsored by Asian Development Bank and the Department of Regional Economy of the National Development and Reform Commission.

Fifth CAREC Transport Sector Coordinating Committee Meeting

The meeting discussed the potential for harmonization of regional transport regulations and cross-border agreements for roads and the railways, the potential for liberalization of the civil aviation subsector, maintenance and funding of the regional road network, and proposed infrastructure investments and technical assistance in CAREC countries.

Forum on e-Government and Trade Facilitation

The forum focused on the experience of Singapore in the application of e-government on tax reforms and customs modernization.

Seminar on Trade Facilitation and e-Governance

The seminar aimed to share Republic of Korea's e-governance solutions and best practices, and promote cooperation between customs and tax administration agencies through information and communications technology.

Fourth CAREC Ministerial Conference

In a joint statement, ministers called for the acceleration of economic integration and deepening of the CAREC agenda.

Regional Business Roundtable for Central and South Asia: Preparatory Meeting

The regional business roundtable aimed to enhance business inputs into CAREC and other regional cooperation programs, facilitate regional trade and investment, and build private sector networks.

Forum on TIR Customs Transit System

Promotion of bilateral transit arrangements and PRC's accession to the TIR Convention are two priorities of the CAREC's Trade Facilitation program.

CAREC Energy Sector Coordinating Committee Meeting (October 2005)

Participants discussed issues related to the development of a regional electricity market in Central Asia and recommendations to the Senior Officials Meeting on the future role of the ESCC.