28 SEP 2026 · ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA

25th CAREC Ministerial Conference

The 25th CAREC Ministerial Conference reflected on 25 years of regional cooperation and charted the way forward for the CAREC region.

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CAREC At a Glance

The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program is a partnership of 11 countries and development partners working together to promote development through cooperation, leading to accelerated economic growth and poverty reduction. It is guided by the overarching vision of “Good Neighbors, Good Partners, and Good Prospects.”

 
  • Over $57.9 billion invested in transport, trade, and energy projects, as of December 2025.

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Economic & Financial Stability
Trade Tourism & Economic Corridors
Infrastructure & Economic Connectivity
Agriculture & Water
Human Development
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CAREC Business Forum 2026

CAREC Business Forum 2026

Sep 30, 2026 – Oct 1, 2026 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

CAREC Business Forum 2026

Background and Introduction Since 2001, the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program has mobilized about $57.9 billion to enhance regional transport connectivity, energy security, and trade facilitation. Although more than 90% of this investment has gone toward the transport and energy sectors, funding for new and cross-cutting sectors is steadily increasing. CAREC investments have […]

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CAREC Development Partners Dialogue: Advancing Trade, Tourism and Regional Competitiveness

CAREC Development Partners Dialogue: Advancing Trade, Tourism and Regional Competitiveness

Sep 28, 2026 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

CAREC Development Partners Dialogue: Advancing Trade, Tourism and Regional Competitiveness

The CAREC Development Partners’ Dialogue brought together CAREC countries and development partners to discuss opportunities to advance trade, tourism, and regional competitiveness and deepen collaboration among development partners (DPs) in project development and implementation. The Dialogue served as a platform for exchanging views on how regional cooperation, policy reforms, and strategic investments can support sustainable and inclusive economic growth across the CAREC region. The event was jointly organized with UNDP and featured participation from ministers, vice ministers, senior officials and several development partners such as IMF, World Bank, EBRD, AIIB, MCDF, CAREC Institute and UNDP.

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CAREC Tourism Working Group Meeting

CAREC Tourism Working Group Meeting

Sep 9, 2026 – Sep 11, 2026 Tashkent, Uzbekistan

CAREC Tourism Working Group Meeting

CAREC member countries, development partners, tourism experts, and private sector representatives convened in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on 9–11 September for the CAREC Tourism Working Group (TWG) Meeting. The meeting marked the reactivation of the TWG and gave renewed momentum to implementation of the CAREC Tourism Strategy 2030 and the 2025 Memorandum of Understanding on CAREC Regional […]

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CAREC National Focal Points’ Consultation Meeting 2026

CAREC National Focal Points’ Consultation Meeting 2026

Aug 27, 2026 Virtual

CAREC National Focal Points’ Consultation Meeting 2026

On 27 August, during online CAREC National Focal Points’ Meeting, co-chaired by Central and West Asia Regional Department Director General Leah Gutierrez, East Asia Regional Department Director General Ehsan Khan, and Director General Dugersuren Davaadash of Mongolia’s Ministry of Economy and Development, CAREC National Focal Points came together to discuss preparations for the 25th CAREC […]

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