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Tianshan Forum for Central Asia Economic Cooperation
2 - 4 Dec 2025

Tianshan Forum for Central Asia Economic Cooperation

Urumqi | IRU participation

This forum, organised by the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Institute, will focus on the connectivity of transport corridors in the CAREC region.

More than 300 participants are expected, including senior officials from CAREC governments, development partners (multilateral and bilateral development agencies, international organisations, financial institutions), private sector leaders, business associations, and experts from regional think tanks.

IRU will co-lead the session on "Enhancing Connectivity of CAREC Transport Corridors" on 3 December in the morning. It includes two panels:

  • Panel 1: Empower CAREC transport corridors with shared opportunities with TIR
  • Panel 2: Advance corridor connectivity through supply chain collaboration and public-private partnerships

Speakers

Umberto de Pretto
Umberto de Pretto
Secretary General
Ran Wang
Ran Wang
Chief Representative (Moderator panel 1)
Vakhtang Zarandia
Vakhtang Zarandia
Senior Adviser – TIR and Transit (Moderator panel 2)