CAREC Institute Director Attends Tacheng’s 15th Five-Year Plan Advisory Symposium

Recently, the Strategic Development Advisory Committee Symposium for Tacheng Prefecture’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) was successfully held in Tacheng, Xinjiang. Mr. Charymuhammet Shallyyev, Director of the CAREC Institute, joined the event online to engage in in-depth discussions on the plan’s formulation with government officials and experts across diverse fields.

At the event, the relevant government authority outlined the overall framework for the 15th Five-Year Plan. Industry experts offered targeted and actionable recommendations on key priorities, such as greater openness to the outside world, industrial upgrading, energy development, technological innovation, biomanufacturing, and cultural-tourism integration, to refine the plan and chart the course for Tacheng’s future development.

Director Shallyyev emphasized the importance of cross-border cooperation, noting that enhanced connectivity—especially through major transport infrastructure—can further strengthen Tacheng’s role in regional trade and logistics. He also underscored the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in supporting economic diversification.

In addition, Mr. Shallyyev introduced the CAREC Institute’s ongoing efforts to support regional cooperation and integration through timely, evidence-based research, capacity-building activities, and knowledge sharing. He also shared plans for organizing the 2026 Tianshan Forum for Central Asia Economic Cooperation, which aims to further promote dialogue and investment cooperation across the CAREC region.