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Internal Markets, Information Support, Information & Communication Technologies

  • Member of the Board – Minister in charge of Internal Markets, Information Support, Information&Communication Technologies
Member of the Board – Minister in charge of Internal Markets, Information Support, Information&Communication Technologies Varos Simonyan
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06 Jun 2024 EEC and Regional Commonwealth in Communications signed a Memorandum of Interaction A Memorandum of Interaction between the Eurasian Economic Commission and the Regional Commonwealth in the Field of Communications was signed by Varos Simonyan, EEC Minister in charge of Internal Markets, Information Support, Information & Communication, and Alexey Borodin, Director General of the Regional Commonwealth in the Field of Communications. The ceremony was held on June 5 on the sidelines of the 30th International Digital Forum TIBO 2024 in Minsk within the framework of the thematic session Eurasian Digital Union. The Memorandum provides for assistance in building an information society by creating secure digital infrastructure, establishing and developing a cross-border trust space within the EAEU and CIS, the use of modern information and communication technologies and their innovative development. The parties plan to exchange information and best practices in the field of information and communication technologies, hold consultations, seminars, joint meetings, conferences, round tables and other events, including on the issues of trust and security, prepare joint analytical materials and reports. The document contemplates establishing a working group on interaction as well as elaborating a joint action plan. EEC Minister Varos Simonyan noted that signing of the Memorandum was another step to strengthen the Commission's contacts with international partners that promotes the development of cooperation in the field of communication and information technologies. "Interaction within the framework of the Memorandum will consolidate our efforts aimed at deepening international cooperation in the field of digital technologies and will accelerate their implementation in the Member States of the Union and RCC Member States," noted Varos Simonyan. In turn, Alexey Borodin expressed his hope for successful cooperation and fruitful joint work. "Based on the Memorandum, we will be able to exchange experience on promising trends in digital development and integration into the global information society," he said. The Regional Commonwealth in the Field of Communications (RCC) was established by the communications administrations of the Commonwealth states on December 17, 1991 by the Agreement on coordination of interstate relations in the field of postal and electric communications dated October 9, 1992, approved by the CIS Council of Heads of Government. The main directions of the RCC activities are to establish multilateral mutually beneficial cooperation of the Commonwealth countries in the field of ICT, to carry out concerted actions in establishing a common information space of the CIS, convergence of the regulatory and legal framework, exchange of information resources, comprehensive solution to the information security problem, to ensure successful integration of the CIS Participating states into the global information society.
03 May 2024 Samat Kulmambetov appointed Director of EEC Domestic Markets Operation Department Samat Kulmambetov was born in 1978 in Bishkek. He graduated from the Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Transport and Architecture (majoring in Global Economy). He began his career in 2001 in the Macroeconomics Department of the Center for Economic and Social Reforms under the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic, working in the positions of Category I Specialist and Leading Specialist. From June 2004 to February 2006, he worked as a Leading and then Chief Specialist in the Customs Tariff Policy Department of the Ministry of Economic Development, Industry and Trade of the Kyrgyz Republic. In 2006–2007, he was the Chief Specialist and the Head of the Department of Customs, Tariff and Non-Tariff Regulation of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic. From April 2007 to January 2018, he headed the Department of Customs Policy and Non-Tariff Regulation and the Customs Tariff Policy Directorate at the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Kyrgyz Republic. From January 2018 to May 2021, he was Deputy Head of the Department for Affairs of the Eurasian Economic Union, Deputy Head of the Department for International Cooperation and Integration of the Government Office of the Kyrgyz Republic, Deputy Head of the Department — Head of the Secretariat of the Special Representative of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic for Affairs in the Eurasian Economic Union of the Government Office of the Kyrgyz Republic Republic. From May 2021 to March 2023, he held the office of Deputy Head of the Department for Affairs of the Eurasian Economic Union of the Directorate for Preparation of Decisions of the President and the Cabinet of Ministers at the Administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. From March 2023 to April 2024, he headed of the Sector for Affairs of the Eurasian Economic Union of the Foreign Policy Department at the Administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. On May 2, 2024, he was appointed Director of the EEC Domestic Markets Operation Department. Awards Badge Excellence in Economics of the Ministry of Economy and Antimonopoly Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic. Badge Distinguished Functionary of State Service of the Kyrgyz Republic. Medal For Contribution to Development of the Eurasian Economic Union. Badge For Merit, 3rd class, of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. Badge For Contribution to Development of the Eurasian Economic Union.
25 Apr 2024 EEC discussed EAEU countries-Cuba cooperation in information technology Alexander Alexanyan, Director of the Information Technology Department of the Eurasian Economic Commission, held a meeting with the Cuban business group for informatization and communications headed by Ariadna Plasencia Castro to discuss interaction in information technology and telecommunications, joint activities, and prospects for cooperation.  Alexander Alexanyan spoke about the large-scale work of the Commission to establish an integrated information system of the Eurasian Economic Union (IIS), developing a cross-border space of trust in the interstate exchange of data and electronic documents between authorized bodies of the Union, and the recognition of each other’s electronic digital signatures by the EAEU countries. The head of the Industry Department named the EAEU-Vietnam interaction as a successful example of cooperation in digitalization between EAEU States and third countries. “We cannot but note the successful experience of implementing EAEU-Vietnam information interaction in the exchange of information using IIS,” Alexander Alexanyan noted. “This experience can be applied in the electronic exchange of information with Cuba; this cooperation has great potential.”  The Cuban party informed about the digital transformation of the country’s economy, the development of telecommunications infrastructure, information technology and work to improve the quality of network connections. The business group representatives expressed interest in promoting their information technologies in the EAEU States. Alexander Alexanyan invited his Cuban colleagues to take part in the International Forum on Information and Communication Technologies “TIBO-2024” to be held in Minsk, to exchange experience in ICT and best digital development practices. The parties agreed to continue active interaction, work out the visit of the EEC delegation and business circles of the EAEU countries to Cuba to review the activities of national science and technology parks on the sidelines of the annual Havana International Fair FIHAV. The Republic of Cuba is an observer state at the EAEU. The cooperation between the EAEU and Cuba is based on a solid foundation for developing a mutually beneficial dialogue; in particular, the Memorandum of Understanding between the Commission and the Cuban Government, as well as the Joint Action Plan were signed. The volume of manufacturing exports from the EAEU to Cuba increased by 3% in 2023 compared to 2022, while imports of Cuban goods to the EAEU doubled last year. 
20 Feb 2024 Requirement to charge tourist tax to EAEU States citizens cancelled in Kazakhstan At its meeting held on February 20, the Eurasian Economic Commission's Board discussed the issue of removing an obstacle having signs of a barrier, concerning the requirement to charge a tourist tax in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Starting from August 1, 2023, the Republic of Kazakhstan established requirements for charging a tourist tax to foreigners, including citizens of the Eurasian Economic Union States. The Commission, as part of considering the issue in accordance with the Methodology for qualifying obstacles in the internal market of the Eurasian Economic Union, concluded that these requirements contain an obstacle having signs of barriers.  Owing to the prompt work of the authorized bodies in the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Order of the Minister of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan was amended, whereby the EAEU States citizens are not charged the tourist tax. "We can only welcome such decisions of the Union Member States, as they contribute to further development and functioning of the EAEU internal markets. This example is a good confirmation of efficient mediation procedures actively applied in our work," commented Varos Simonyan, EEC Minister in charge of Internal Markets, Informatization, Information and Communication Technologies.  
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03/16/2021 12:00:00 am Решение Коллегии ЕЭК № 31 О выполнении Российской Федерацией обязательств в рамках функционирования внутреннего рынка Евразийского экономического союза
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03/01/2021 12:00:00 am Решение Коллегии ЕЭК № 24 О выполнении Республикой Беларусь обязательств в рамках функционирования внутреннего рынка Евразийского экономического союза
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02/02/2021 12:00:00 am Решение Коллегии ЕЭК № 10 Об утверждении Методологии разделения препятствий на внутреннем рынке Евразийского экономического союза на барьеры, изъятия и ограничения и признания барьеров устраненными
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11/24/2020 12:00:00 am Решение Коллегии ЕЭК № 157 О выполнении Республикой Беларусь обязательств в рамках функционирования внутреннего рынка Евразийского экономического союза
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10/13/2020 12:00:00 am Решение Коллегии ЕЭК № 125 О выполнении Республикой Казахстан обязательств в рамках функционирования внутреннего рынка Евразийского экономического союза

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14 2016 The interview of the Minister on the technical regulation of the EEC Valery Koreshkov with BELTA news agency on establishment of the common market of medicines in the Eurasian Economic Union Medicines is the first group of specific goods, with which the EAEU countries started to work closely by the beginning of the functioning of the common market. Using this experience, the EAEU will form other common markets - for finances, energy, oil and gas, and so on. The BELTA journalist discussed with the EEC Board Member - Minister in charge of technical regulation Valery Koreshkov, what stages are yet to be covered and how the common market of medicines will work.​
18 2016 Interview of the Minister in charge of Internal Markets, Information Support, Information and Communication Technologies of the EEC Karine Minasyan to Tass News Agency: "The risk of innovations should be encouraged in the EAEU” The Eurasian Economic Union became operational in 2015 and now comprises five countries: Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia. While Eurasian integration primarily focused on trade cooperation at its inception 20 years ago, since then the agenda has gradually expanded. Rapid information technology development provided the Union with new challenges. It soon became clear there was a need to regulate online trade, collaborate on legislation in the field of the Internet of Things, develop e-government communication systems, and create a venture funding market and jointly develop innovations in general. Therefore, this year a new area of activity was established in the Eurasian Economic Commission, the regulatory body of the EAEU. One of its main objectives is to build a common digital space and develop digital technologies. Karine Minasyan, Member of the Board - Minister in charge of Internal Markets, Information Support, Information and Communication Technologies of the EEC gave an interview to TASS New Agency on what is being done in this area at the Eurasian Week Forum and Expo in the run-up to the first anniversary of the establishment of the new direction of integration cooperation.​
Minister in charge of energy and infrastructure of the Eurasian Economic Commission Adamkul Zhunusov answered questions of 09 2016 Minister in charge of energy and infrastructure of the Eurasian Economic Commission Adamkul Zhunusov answered questions of "RUSARMINFO" and shared his view on the level of integration of Armenia in the common energy market of the Eurasian Union ​​How do you estimate the level of integration of Armenia in the common energy market of he EAEU? And what are the objective possibilities of development? ​
29 2016 Interview of Member of the Board – Minister in charge of Internal Markets, Information Support, Information and Communication Technologies, Karine Minasyan, to the newspaper, Voice of Armenia: In the context of a lack of integration The functioning of internal markets of the EAEU countries without barriers, exemptions and restrictions has become a highly discussed topic, recently especially given the fact that the heads of the Member States of the Union increasingly criticise the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) for a lack of proactive action in this direction. In the interview with Karine Minasyan, Member of the Board - Minister of the EEC responsible for the functioning of the internal market without barriers, exceptions and limitations, we decided to find out what The EEC has done in terms of removing such obstacles.
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