The first day of the B5+1 Forum in Bishkek highlighted the key role of the private sector in advancing regional economic cooperation.

The Day 1 program began with the official opening of the Forum and welcome remarks by

🔹Abdulwahab Alkebsi, Managing Director for Programs at the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)
🔹Daniyar Amangeldiev, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic
🔹Ambassador Sergio Gor, U.S. Special Envoy to South and Central Asia

Senior government representatives from Central Asia also delivered welcome remarks, outlining priorities for regional cooperation, investment engagement, and the strengthening of economic ties between the United States and Central Asia.

The opening session set the strategic tone for the Forum, underscoring the importance of public-private dialogue as a key driver of sustainable economic growth in the region.