Economic & Financial Stability
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Infrastructure & Economic Connectivity
Agriculture & Water
Human Development
Cross-cutting Themes
Objectives The Road WG was proposed to be established under the TSCC (Transport Sector Coordinating Committee) as a regional platform to address key priorities and policy matters in the CAREC road subsector. The inaugural meeting will focus on establishing its foundation, discussing key regional challenges, aligning approaches among member countries and development partners, and securing […]
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. Guided by CAREC 2030 and the CAREC Integrated Trade Agenda […]
The workshop will bring 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 will share institutional insights and reform priorities. Development partners and experts from the Korea Customs Service (KCS) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will contribute technical perspectives, global […]
Energy officials from the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) and the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program convened in Guangzhou, the People’s Republic of China from 24 to 28 November, for their first joint engagement, an important milestone toward a more interconnected and sustainable Asian power system. Following internal sessions, a joint roundtable discussed interconnection, […]
The CAREC Development Partners’ Retreat was held on 21 November in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, alongside the 24th Ministerial Conference. The retreat provided a platform for development partners to discuss concrete actions for stronger collaboration, including building a regional project pipeline, enhancing project monitoring and evaluation, and mobilizing resources. Partners also explored ways to enhance […]
