Past Events

12th CAREC Ministerial Conference

Ministers of the 10 CAREC member countries-Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, the People's Republic of China, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan-expressed support for the refined CAREC Transport and Trade Facilitation Strategy 2020.

CAREC Senior Officials’ Meeting (October 2013)

Senior CAREC officials met to prepare for the meeting that will consider refinements in transport, trade facilitation, and trade policy strategies; and updates on energy cooperation.

19th CAREC Trade Policy Coordinating Committee Meeting

Sector representatives and other participants from CAREC member countries gathered to discuss the new Trade Policy Strategic Action Plan 2013-2017 for endorsement at the 12th Ministerial Conference.

Consultation Meeting with the CAREC National Focal Points (2013)

Participants discussed the Midterm Review of the CAREC Transport and Trade Facilitation Strategy and the initial draft of the new Trade Policy Strategy and Action Plan, among others.

Joint CAREC Transport Sector Coordinating and Customs Cooperation Committees Meeting

Delegations from CAREC transport and trade facilitation sectors and multilateral development partners reviewed the draft Transport and Trade Facilitation Strategy 2020, for endorsement at the 12th Ministerial Conference on CAREC.

12th CAREC Customs Cooperation Committee Meeting

Senior customs officials from CAREC member countries gathered to agree on proposed technical assistance projects to further advance the Customs Cooperation Committee trade facilitation agenda.

CAREC Energy Sector Coordinating Committee Meeting (September 2013)

CAREC member countries and multilateral development partners, joined by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, reviewed the progress in implementing the Energy Work Plan 2013-2015.

CAREC Federation of Carrier and Forwarder Associations Meeting (August 2013)

The CFCFA discussed the 2014 work plan, including standardizing and adopting international practices, and strengthening dialogue with CAREC governments.

CAREC Business Networking Forum

CAREC Federation of Carrier and Forwarder Associations representatives presented planned and ongoing programs on standardization and adoption of international best practices, cross-border and corridor development, and organizational development and funding.

CAREC Training Workshop on Time Release Study

CAREC and the World Customs Organization (WCO) organized the regional training workshop on Time Release Study, a WCO method of providing a snapshot of the effectiveness of customs administrative procedures, allowing customs authorities to identify bottlenecks and design reforms.