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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 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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CAREC Digital Corridor Feasibility Study Consultation Meeting

CAREC Digital Corridor Feasibility Study Consultation Meeting

Jul 29, 2026 – Jul 30, 2026 Islamabad, Pakistan

CAREC Digital Corridor Feasibility Study Consultation Meeting

The CAREC Secretariat organized the CAREC Digital Corridor Consultation Meeting in Islamabad, Pakistan, on 29–30 July 2026. The two-day consultation brought together delegates from nine CAREC member countries, including senior government officials, telecommunications operators, regulators, development partners, and technical experts, to discuss the preliminary findings of the CAREC Digital Corridor Feasibility Study. The consultation provided […]

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3rd Meeting of the CAREC Water Pillar Working Group

3rd Meeting of the CAREC Water Pillar Working Group

Jul 15, 2026 – Jul 16, 2026 Almaty, Kazakhstan

3rd Meeting of the CAREC Water Pillar Working Group

The Third CAREC Water Pillar Working Group Meeting was held on 15–16 July 2026 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, under the chairmanship of the Government of Kazakhstan. The meeting provided a platform for CAREC member countries and development partners to review progress under the CAREC Water Pillar and provide strategic guidance for the next phase of regional […]

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CAREC Senior Officials’ Meeting 2026

CAREC Senior Officials’ Meeting 2026

Jun 11, 2026 – Jun 12, 2026 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

CAREC Senior Officials’ Meeting 2026

Ministers and senior officials from CAREC member countries and development partners convened in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on 11–12 June 2026 for the CAREC Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM), chaired by the Government of Mongolia. Vice Minister Davaasuren Sodnomdarjaa of Mongolia’s Ministry of Economy and Development, CWRD Director General Leah Gutierrez, and EARD Director General Ehsan Khan underscored the […]

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CAREC Session: Advancing Transit in CAREC Countries: From Concept to Pilot Implementation

CAREC Session: Advancing Transit in CAREC Countries: From Concept to Pilot Implementation

Jun 10, 2026 Bangkok, Thailand

CAREC Session: Advancing Transit in CAREC Countries: From Concept to Pilot Implementation

A session at the Asia Pacific Trade Facilitation Forum x Paperless Trade Week 2026 The CAREC session on Advancing Transit in CAREC Countries: From Concept to Pilot Implementation was held at the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Trade Facilitation Forum x Paperless Trade Week 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand on 10 June 2026. The session brought together customs officials from Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Uzbekistan, along […]

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