The 2026 Tianshan Forum on Central Asian Economic Cooperation was held in Almaty.

The 2026 Tianshan Forum on Central Asia Economic Cooperation opened on the 2nd in Almaty, Kazakhstan, under the theme "Strengthening Resilient Connectivity and Promoting Quality Investment in Central Asia." At the opening ceremony, Chinese Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an said that over the years, under the framework of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) mechanism and through the joint efforts of all member countries and development partners, connectivity in Central Asia has been accelerated, trade and investment have flourished, major projects have been continuously implemented, and a pragmatic, efficient and deeply integrated cooperation landscape has taken shape. China is willing to strengthen cooperation with Central Asian countries, vigorously carry forward the "China-Central Asia Spirit," build an even closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future, and support Central Asia in developing into a "golden crossroads" linking the Eurasian continent. Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin noted that the region's advantageous geographical location, rich natural resources, vast rural markets and opportunities for expanding industrial cooperation give it enormous development potential. Translating this potential into tangible development outcomes requires sustained action by all parties to advance connectivity and create favorable conditions for trade and investment.