Bishkek to Lead Talks on Central Asia–US Economic Priorities

The second B5+1 Forum will take place in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on February 4-5, 2026.

The forum follows agreements reached at the C5+1 summit in Washington on November 6 and aims to strengthen regional integration, boost Central Asia’s investment appeal, and expand economic cooperation with the US, The Caspian Post reports via Kyrgyz media.

According to the Kyrgyz Ministry of Economy and Commerce, the forum will focus on key sectors including agriculture, e-commerce and IT, transport and logistics, tourism, banking, and critical minerals. These areas are considered vital for deepening economic ties between the region and the US.

Hosting the B5+1 Forum highlights Kyrgyzstan’s readiness to serve as a platform for constructive dialogue between government and business, marking an important step in developing new economic priorities and partnership initiatives within the Central Asia-US framework.