CAREC Program

On the sidelines of Energy Week in Uzbekistan, ADB convened a Working Group meeting on the Caspian Green Energy Corridor Project to review progress on the ongoing feasibility study with senior energy officials from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. #CAREC #EnergyCooperation

At Energy Week in Tashkent, ADB brought together energy officials from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan to advance the Caspian Green Energy Corridor Project. Discussions covered feasibility studies, regional electricity trade, and stronger energy connectivity and security.

#CAREC Chief Negotiators met virtually to advance preparations for the #CARTIF Agreement Zero-Round negotiations. Participants supported the proposed negotiation modalities and reaffirmed readiness to launch talks in Mongolia on 3 June 2026. #CAREC #TradeFacilitation

As global trade patterns evolve, regional cooperation is becoming increasingly important for #CAREC countries. New initiatives such as #CARTIF highlight efforts to strengthen trade, connectivity, and investment cooperation across the region. Read more at blogs.adb.org/blog/why-regio…

On 5 May 2026, during the 59th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank in Samarkand, government officials, development partners, and international experts met to discuss regional cooperation, connectivity, and tourism development along the Silk Road. #CAREC2030 #SilkRoad

Deeper capital markets can unlock investment across the CAREC region. At the ADB Annual Meeting in Samarkand, ADB highlighted regional cooperation and the CAREC Capital Markets Development Forum. adb.org/news/videos/ho… via @adb_HQ

#ADB has issued $80M Disaster Relief Bonds each for the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan. Payouts trigger automatically after major quakes or extreme rainfall, enabling faster national-level relief. Read more at: adb.org/news/adb-issue… #CAREC2030

The 25th CAREC Ministerial Conference is coming to Mongolia as #CARECProgram turns 25! 🇲🇳 At the 24th Ministerial, Mongolia invited all CAREC members to Ulaanbaatar for the 2026 SOM & Ministerial. Watch the video at youtu.be/fJ1WGip1C7I #CAREC25 #RegionalCooperation

On 21 April 2026, #ADB, UNESCAP & KTNET launched the #CAREC pilot project on e-exchange & mutual recognition of conformity certificates. Read more at: carecprogram.org/?news=carec-ad…

The event ended with visits to ADB-supported CAPS Dispatch, SCADA, and Smart Meter Centers. #EnergyCooperation

On 9–10 April, ADB’s Energy Sector Office held the #CAREC Energy Transmission & Interconnectivity workshop in Tashkent, bringing together officials and system operators to discuss a regional balancing market, regulatory cooperation, and digitalization.

#CARECProgram & ADB-Korea Climate Technology Hub hosted the 1st CAREC Technology Forum in Bishkek (7–8 April), bringing 100+ leaders to advance climate tech for a resilient future. 🌱 Read more at: carecprogram.org/?event=carec-t… #ClimateAction #Innovation

Policymakers and partners met in Istanbul for the 3rd CAREC Skills Development Working Group Meeting, endorsing the 2026 Action Plan and a new Green Skills Toolkit. They advanced regional proposals, including green agriculture, new programs, and training.

CARTIF is set to become a flexible, modular framework for boosting cross-border trade and investment across the #CAREC region, with WTO-plus and WTO-extra features to match today’s complex trade landscape. Read more at: development.asia/policy-brief/c…

Pakistan’s 5G launch is a major boost for digital connectivity and supports the CAREC Digital Corridor vision. #CARECdigital #regionalcooperation #innovation

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is pleased to announce that Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs), namely Jazz, Ufone and Zong have formally been authorized to start the 5G services across Pakistan. In order to ensure a high-quality user experience during this initial transition, all CMOs will introduce 5G services in a phased manner. To facilitate consumer awareness and ensure a seamless user experience, all CMOs will publish updated lists on their official websites, identifying specific areas where 5G services are available, as well as details of 5G-enabled mobile handset models compatible in Pakistan. #PTA #5GPakistan #DigitalPakistan #NextGenConnectivity #5GLaunch #TechPakistan #FutureIs5G #PakistanTech #ConnectivityRevolution #SmartPakistan #TelecomSector #Jazz #Ufone #Zong #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #5GReady #TechTrends #PakistanUpdates #seamlessconnectivity

🚀 CARTIF: A Game-Changer for CAREC Countries! With WTO-plus & WTO-extra features, CARTIF aims to boost cross-border trade, investment, and regional cooperation. 🌏Learn more at: development.asia/explainer/cart… #CARECProgram #RegionalCooperation #CAREC2030 @DevelopmentAsia

In the CAREC region, tackling climate action should go hand in hand with gender equality. Read this blog by Dr. Binbin Wang and Holly Huo from C Force Lab on unlocking this synergy: bit.ly/4aowsXI

#ADB has approved a new program to help the #KyrgyzRepublic and #Tajikistan boost their capacity to respond to disasters. Watch this video to learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=_zTFI9…

In 2026, #Mongolia will serve as the host country for the #CAREC Program. Working with CAREC, Mongolia has modernized infrastructure, streamlined trade, and strengthened connections with its neighbors. Learn more through this video. #CAREC2030 #RegionalCooperation