The 2026 Tianshan Forum on Central Asia Economic Cooperation opened on the 2nd
in Almaty, Kazakhstan, under the theme of strengthening resilient connectivity
and promoting high‑quality investment in Central Asia. Over 300 participants —
senior officials from CAREC member governments, international organizations,
private‑sector and trade groups and think tanks — focused on policy and
cooperation measures to attract high‑quality, sustainable investment in
transport, trade, logistics, energy and digital connectivity across the region.