The second B5+1 Forum, held in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic on February 4-5, 2026, gathered more than 400 business leaders, policymakers, investors, and experts to address the challenges in conducting business within Central Asia and move from dialogue to implementation of priority economic reforms.
B5+1 serves as the business counterpart to the C5+1 diplomatic platform, facilitating relations among Central Asian nations (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan) and the United States.
Selected media mentions are listed below.
The Astana Times
The second international B5+1 (Central Asia + the United States) business forum opened in Bishkek on Feb. 4, bringing together government officials and business leaders to strengthen practical cooperation in trade, investment, and technology across priority sectors.
B5+1 in Bishkek advances Central Asia–U.S. economic & investment cooperation
The Times of Central Asia
The B5+1 Forum aims to create a platform for sustained dialogue between governments and private sector actors, encouraging the development of long-term partnerships and policy coordination.
Bishkek to Host Second B5+1 Forum of Central Asia and the U.S.
RFE/RL
“The United States wants to work with this region. The United States prioritizes this region and that is something that we aim to build upon over the next three years of this administration,” Gor said. “For too long, the United States did not pay attention to this area. Under President Trump’s leadership, that is something we aim to change.”
Bishkek hosts B5+1 as Central Asia eyes stronger economic ties with the U.S.
Kazinform International News Agency
From Almaty to Bishkek: Central Asia, U.S. unite for economic breakthrough at 2nd B5+1 Forum