
Tianshan Forum for Central Asia Economic Cooperation
December 2-3, 2025| Urumqi, People’s Republic of China
UNLOCKING CONNECTIVITY AND
INVESTMENT IN CENTRAL ASIA
2025 TIANSHAN FORUM
Welcome to the Tianshan Forum for Central Asia Economic Cooperation.
The inaugural Tianshan Forum will be held on December 2–3, 2025, in Urumqi, People’s Republic of China, at the CAREC Institute Headquarters. Inspired by the Tianshan Mountains as a symbol of Eurasian connectivity, the Forum aims to be a flagship platform for knowledge sharing, policy dialogue, and regional cooperation, advancing integration and sustainable development across the CAREC region.
This year’s Forum will gather decision-makers, development partners, business leaders, and thought leaders to discuss ways to strengthen infrastructure connectivity and investment among CAREC countries and to address the challenges of regional integration. The event also marks the 10th anniversary of the CAREC Institute, celebrating its contributions to cooperation, knowledge exchange, and capacity building in Central Asia.
Join us at the Tianshan Forum to help shape the future of regional cooperation and sustainable development.
AGENDA
The theme for this year’s Tianshan Forum is “Unlocking Connectivity and Investment in Central Asia.” The Forum will highlight the CAREC Institute’s role as the knowledge arm of CAREC by presenting research, policy analysis, and capacity-building initiatives in strategic areas such as trade, transport, energy, and digital connectivity. These efforts aim to foster sustainable investment opportunities and deepen regional integration.
The event will feature keynote speeches from distinguished leaders and experts, as well as thematic sessions focusing on economic cooperation, investment, and connectivity. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions, share best practices, and explore innovative solutions to advance economic development and collaboration in Central Asia and beyond.
SPEAKERS
The forum brought together an impressive lineup of distinguished speakers, including senior officials, leaders from development partners and the business sector, renowned academics and think tank experts, as well as technical specialists from various industries.

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Partners
Hosted By

CAREC Institute
Strategic Partners

Asian Development Bank

XUAR

Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development
Side Event
9th CAREC Think Tank Development Forum
December 1st, 2025
CAREC Leadership Training Workshop
December 4 -5 , 2025
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About CAREC Institute:
The CAREC Institute is an intergovernmental organization that supports regional economic cooperation and integration among the CAREC member countries. Headquartered in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, People’s Republic of China (PRC), the Institute serves as a regional knowledge hub owned and governed by 11 member countries: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, the PRC, Georgia, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The CAREC Institute began its physical operations in 2015.
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