Bishkek will host the second B5+1 business forum (Central Asia + U.S.) on Feb. 45, 2026, the Kyrgyz Ministry of Economy and Commerce said Tuesday during a briefing on preparations for the event, according to the vesti.kg news agency.
The forum follows agreements reached at the C5+1 summit held Nov. 6 in Washington. It aims to strengthen regional integration and boost the investment appeal of Central Asian countries by expanding economic cooperation with the United States.
The agenda will cover agriculture, e-commerce and IT, transport and logistics, tourism, banking, and collaboration in critical minerals, the ministry said.
The B5+1 forum is part of the Improving the Business Environment in Central Asia (IBECA) program, implemented by the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) with support from the U.S. State Department. The event complements C5+1 diplomatic efforts and is aimed at fostering business cooperation in the region.