CAREC Senior Officials' Meeting 2025

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CAREC Senior Officials’ Meeting and Related Events

17-19 June 2025 I Chaika Resort, Cholpon-Ata City, Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyz Republic

Chair:

Mr. Bakyt Sydykov,

Minister of Economy and Commerce (MOEC)

Government of the Kyrgyz Republic

Assissted by:

Mr. Yevgeniy Zhukov,

Director General, Central and West Asia Department,

Asian Development Bank

Mr. Muhammad Ehsan Khan
Director General, East Asia Department, Asian Development Bank

Pre-SOM Side Events, 17 June 2025 | Chaika Resort

Time and Venue	Side Event	Target Participants
09:00–17:00 Venue (Hall #1)	ADB-CAREC Knowledge Facility on Critical Minerals: Promoting Foreign Investment for Unlocking Critical Minerals Potential in the CAREC Region	• CAREC National Focal Points • Agencies responsible for clean energy technology production, investment climate, or industrial policies • International experts and development partners
09:00–13:00 Venue (Social Coffee)	Public-Private Partnership (PPP): Cross-border Projects and Success Stories	• Representatives from PPP centers or agencies responsible for PPP policies or regulations in CAREC Countries • International experts and development partners
13:30–17:00 Venue (Social Coffee)	Advancing Regional Tourism Cooperation Among Central Asian Countries	• Tourism agencies responsible for tourism promotion in 5 Central Asian Countries • Resource persons
17:20–18:30	Cultural Activities including Kyrgyz Yurt-building masterclass and photo opportunity with Berkut and Taigan	• All participants
18:30–20:30 Franklin Restaurant	Welcome Dinner hosted by the Asian Development Bank	• All participants

CAREC Senior Officials’ Meeting

Agenda

08:30 – 09:00	Registration of participants
09:00 – 09:10	Opening Session Welcome Remarks Mr. Bakyt Sydykov Minister of Economy and Commerce (MOEC) Government of the Kyrgyz Republic Setting the Stage Mr. Yevgeniy Zhukov Director General, Central and West Asia Department (CWRD), Asian Development Bank (ADB)
09:10 – 09:25	Session 1: CAREC National Focal Points (NFPs) Strategic Planning Meeting and CAREC 2030 Midterm Review Implementation Action Plan *Moderator: Ms. Lyaziza Sabyrova, Regional Head, Regional Cooperation and Integration (CWRC), CWRD, ADB Items for discussion: • Highlights of the CAREC NFPs Strategic Planning Meeting (5-7 March 2025, Manila) • CAREC 2030 Midterm Review (MTR) Implementation Action Plan • Key progress in CAREC clusters, themes and sectors Presenter*: Ms. Dorothea Lazaro, Senior Regional Cooperation Specialist, CWRD, ADB
09:25 – 10:25	Tour de Table: CAREC Member Countries *Moderator*: Mr. Sanzharbek Bolotov, Deputy Minister, MOEC and CAREC NFP for the Kyrgyz Republic Each CAREC delegation will be requested to share their perspectives, insights, and feedback on the CAREC 2030 MTR Implementation Action Plan, and the key progress report from the CAREC Secretariat.
10:25 – 10:40	Group Photo and Coffee Break (Social Coffee)
10:40 – 11:00	*Tour de Table: Development Partners Moderator*: Mr. Sanzharbek Bolotov, Deputy Minister, MOEC and CAREC NFP for the Kyrgyz Republic Each development partner representative will be requested to share their perspectives, insights, and suggestions on the MTR Implementation Action Plan and the key progress report from the CAREC Secretariat.
11:00 – 12:15	Session 2: Midterm Review of CAREC Transport Strategy 2030 and Pipeline Projects *Moderator: Mr. Yevgeniy Zhukov, Director General, CWRD, ADB Items for discussion: • Outcomes of country consultations and initial findings of the CAREC Transport Strategy 2030 MTR • Highlights of the 22nd Transport Sector Coordinating Committee Meeting (16-17 June, Bishkek) • Proposed Regional BCP Facility • CAREC Corridor 2 Development: Identified needs and potential projects (2025–2028) • Updates on ongoing Economic Corridor Development (ECD) projects • Highlights of the Public-Private Partnership SOM Side Event (17 June) Presenters: Mr. Chen Chen, Director of Transport, Sectors Group, ADB Mr. Masahiro Nishimura, Principal Rural Development Specialist, Sectors Group, ADB Mr. Begzod Djalilov, Regional Cooperation Specialist, CWRD, ADB Ms. Dorothea Lazaro, Senior Regional Cooperation Specialist, CWRD, ADB Open Discussion*
12:15 – 13:15	Lunch (Social Coffee, Chaika Resort)
13:15 – 14:00	Session 3: CAREC Climate and Sustainability Project Preparatory Fund (CSPPF) and CAREC Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) Moderator: Ms. Lyaziza Sabyrova, Regional Head, Regional Cooperation and Integration (CWRC), CWRD, ADB Items for discussion: • Project proposals received, progress, and next steps for the CSPPF • CCAP 2025-2027 Implementation and Highlights of the 4th Meeting of the CAREC Climate Change Working Group (7-9 April, Bishkek) • Climate Change-Health Nexus *Presenters:* Ms. Altynay Arapova, Senior Regional Cooperation Specialist, CWRD, ADB Ms. Kirthi Ramesh, Social Sector Specialist, Sector Department 3, ADB Open Discussion
14:00 – 15:00	Session 4: Midterm Review of CAREC Integrated Trade Agenda (CITA) 2030, CAREC Digital Strategy 2030 and Related Initiatives *Moderator: Mr. Muhammad Ehsan Khan, Director General, EARD, ADB Items for discussion: • Outcomes of country consultations and initial findings of the MTR of the CITA 2030 and CAREC Digital Strategy 2030 • Highlights of 7th Regional Trade Group Meeting and CAREC Trade and Investment Facilitation Partnership Workshop (12-13 June, Bishkek) and updates on CAREC trade initiatives (CATS/ICE and WTO Accession) • Highlights of the CAREC Tourism SOM side event (17 June, Bishkek) • Highlights of the Roundtable on CAREC Partnership for Trade, Climate and Innovation (21 May, Bangkok) Presenters: Mr. Roman Mogilevskii, Senior Economist, CWRD, ADB Ms. Dorothea Lazaro, Senior Regional Cooperation Specialist, CWRD, ADB Ms. Zulfia Karimova, Principal Regional Cooperation Specialist, CWRD, ADB Open Discussion*
15:00 – 15:15	Coffee Break (Social Coffee)
15:15 – 16:15	Session 5: CAREC Flagship Projects—Ongoing and Planned Initiatives *Moderator: Mr. Yevgeniy Zhukov, Director General, CWRD, ADB Items for discussion: • Rogun and Kambarata Hydro Power Plant Projects • Caspian Green Energy Corridor Project • Outcomes of Critical Minerals SOM side event (17 June, Bishkek) Presenters: Mr. Zheng Wu, Country Director, Kyrgyz Republic Resident Mission, ADB Mr. Farhod Khabibzoda, Advisor at the Office of Assistant to the President оп Economic Issues, Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Ms. Altynay Arapova, Senior Regional Cooperation Specialist, CWRD, ADB Mr. Khalid Umar, Regional Cooperation Specialist, CWRD, ADB Mr. Kwang Jo Jeong, Senior Regional Cooperation Specialist, Regional Cooperation and Integration and Trade Division, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, ADB Open Discussion*
16:15 – 17:00	Session 6: Development Partners Initiatives and CAREC-Related Projects *Moderator: Mr. Sanzharbek Bolotov, Deputy Minister, MOEC and CAREC NFP for the Kyrgyz Republic Open Discussion*
18:30 – 20:00	Dinner hosted by the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic Venue: Khayyam Restaurant

09:30 – 10:45	Session 7: Preparations for the 24th CAREC Ministerial Conference (2025) and Initial Discussions for Commemorating CAREC’s 25th Year (2026) *Moderator:* Mr. Yevgeniy Zhukov, Director General, CWRD, ADB Items for discussion: • 24th CAREC Ministerial Conference in November 2025, Bishkek • CAREC Business Development Forum • Commemoration of CAREC Program’s 25th Year in 2026 *Presenters:* Ms. Lyaziza Sabyrova, Regional Head, CWRC, CWRD, ADB Mr. Sanzharbek Bolotov, Deputy Minister, MOEC and CAREC NFP for the Kyrgyz Republic Mr. Chandmani Purevdorj, Director General of Economic Cooperation and Integrated Trade Policy Department, Ministry of Economy and Development and CAREC NFP for Mongolia Tour de Table: CAREC Member Countries and Development Partners
10:45 – 11:00	Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:15	Summary and Next Steps • Mr. Bakyt Sydykov , Minister of Economy and Commerce, Kyrgyz Republic • Mr. Yevgeniy Zhukov, Director General, CWRD, ADB
11:15 – 11:30	Closing Remarks • Mr. Bakyt Sydykov, Minister of Economy and Commerce, Kyrgyz Republic • Mr. Muhammad Ehsan Khan, Director General, EARD, ADB
12:00-13:00	Lunch at Chaika Resort
13:30-17:00	Cultural Program: Rukh-Ordo Cultural Center and Museum and Yacht Club or other Tour Activities

Download Presentations

CAREC SOM 2025 Presentation (ENG, RUS)
Current Status of Kambarata-1 HPP (ENG, RUS)
Current Status of Rogun HPP (ENG, RUS)
List of Participants (ENG)

Statements

CAREC 23rd Ministerial Conference Joint Ministerial Statement | RUS

Keynote address by Masatsugu Asakawa, President, Asian Development Bank | RUS

Remarks by Mr. Olzhas Bektenov, Prime Minister of Republic of Kazakhstan | RUS

Remarks by Mr. Nurlan Baibazarov, Deputy Prime Minister of Republic of Kazakhstan | RUS

Key Documents

CAREC SOM 2025 Presentation | RUS

CAREC 2030 Strategy Midterm Review: Rolling Implementation Action Plan 2025-2030 | RUS

CAREC Implementation Progress Report June 2024 – May 2025 | RUS

CAREC Transport Strategy 2030 Midterm Review Draft Report

CAREC Transport Strategy 2030 Midterm Review (Highlights) | RUS

CAREC Corridor 2 Development 2025-2028: Needs and Investment Projects | RUS

CAREC Integrated Trade Agenda 2030 Midterm Review: Background Note and Preliminary Assessment | RUS

Other Reference Materials

Background Note: CAREC Climate and Sustainability Project Preparatory Fund | RUS

CAREC Trade Sector Progress Report and Work Plan April 2024-May 2025 | RUS

Background Note: CAREC Trade and Investment Facilitation Partnership | RUS

Background Note: CAREC Advanced Transit System and Information Common Exchange | RUS

Background Note: Economic Corridor Development | RUS

Background Note: Strategy for Healthcare Decarbonization in the CAREC Region 2026-2030 | RUS

Background Note: Regionally Agreed Minimum Requirements for Climate-Resilient Health Facilities in the CAREC Region | RUS

Country Statements – English

Country Statements – Russian

Development Partners’ Statements

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

CAREC Institute

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Multilateral Cooperation Development Fund

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Trans-Caspian International Transport Route | RUS

World Bank | RUS

MOFA Japan

News Releases

CAREC Ministers Endorse Climate Change Action Plan and 2030 Strategic Priorities, Launch Regional Climate Fund | RUS | CHN

ADB-CAREC Knowledge Facility on Critical Materials: Promoting Foreign Investment for Unlocking Critical Minerals Potential and Building Value-Added Supply Chains in the CAREC Region

17 June 2025 I Venue: Hall # 1, Chaika Resort, Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul

Download Agenda – ENG

Download Agenda – RUS

Destination Central Asia: Advancing Regional Tourism Cooperation Among
CAREC’s Five Central Asian Countries

17 June 2025 I Venue: Social Coffeeshop, Chaika Resort, Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul

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Download Agenda – RUS