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17 Jul 2025 Arzybek Kozhoshev held a working meeting with GEIDCO management Arzybek Kozhoshev, Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure of the Eurasian Economic Commission, held a working meeting with Cheng Zhiqiang, Executive Secretary of the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO). During the meeting, the two sides discussed further development of international energy cooperation, promotion of sustainable technologies, and strengthening of strategic partnership in the global energy transition. They also touched upon a number of issues such as the global climate agenda and sustainable energy development, including accelerating the energy transition, digitalizing energy systems and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. "GEIDCO is making a significant contribution to meeting the rapidly growing global demand for electric power from clean and renewable sources. These efforts play a key role in attaining the UN Sustainable Energy for All Goal and in tackling climate change," Arzybek Kozhoshev mentioned. The EEC Minister pointed out that an important step on this path had been the signing of the "Eurasian Economic Path" Declaration, which defined the EAEU climate policy and low-carbon development goals until 2045. Summing up the meeting, the two sides expressed their willingness to continue the dialogue and expand practical cooperation.

17 Jul 2025 EEC discussed improving procedures to fill in declarations for goods and request for release of goods prior to submitting a declaration for goods A meeting of the working group on customs declaration under the specialized Advisory Committee considered a number of initiatives of the Eurasian Economic Union States related to changes in the rules for filling in declarations for goods and a request for release of goods prior to submitting a declaration for goods. It proposed to waive the requirement for a declarant to handwrite or print an obligation to submit the original certificate of origin of goods to the customs authority on the reverse side of its copy, allowing instead to specify such information in a declaration for goods. It also considered a number of relevant issues, including the expediency of defining the "primary packaging" concept and specifying the release annulment marks in a request for release of goods prior to submitting a declaration for goods. The Working Group on Customs Declaration was established in 2021 by decision of the EEC Advisory Committee on Customs Regulation. The scope of its activities covers issues of declarations for goods, including those related to the form and procedure of filling in a declaration for goods.

16 Jul 2025 Arzybek Kozhoshev: "EAEU Energy Sector amidst Energy Transition: Challenges and Advantages" Arzybek Kozhoshev, Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure of the Eurasian Economic Commission, delivered a report entitled "EAEU Energy Sector amidst Energy Transition: Challenges and Advantages" at the UN Headquarters (New York). The speech was part of the event "Accelerating Energy Transition in the Global South: Promoting Steady Economic Growth and Strategic Partnerships" held at the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF-2025). In his address, the EEC Minister has noted that in 2017 the world entered the phase of the fourth energy transition, where renewable energy sources, digitalization, energy-saving technologies are actively developing, and decarbonization processes are intensifying. In this context, balanced development of both traditional and renewable energy sources is important. Only such an approach can ensure both national and global energy security, the minister believes. Arzybek Kozhoshev emphasized the high energy potential of the "five" countries, mentioning that the EAEU has significant energy resources: 20% of the world's gas reserves, 20% of coal reserves, 7% of oil reserves, and 5% of the world's electric power generation. Special attention was paid to integration initiatives, including the creation of common markets for electric power, gas, oil and petroleum products, development of cross-border infrastructure, and coordination of the EAEU participating countries' climate agenda. Interaction with international partners and openness to joint projects are also among the priorities. The Minister expressed his commendation to the organizers of the Forum and the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO) for their contribution to sustainable energy promotion, outlining practical interest in GEIDCO's experience.

15 Jul 2025 Andrey Slepnev: "The EAEU countries' Prime Ministers will consider a mid-term plan for developing and implementing approaches to regulate the climate agenda" A five-year plan for developing and implementing approaches to regulate the climate agenda within the Eurasian Economic Union, approved by the Heads of Governments in 2024, will be presented to the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in mid-August. "In particular, it is proposed to develop interstate standards in carbon regulation, as well as agreed decisions on accrediting relevant validation and verification bodies," told Andrey Slepnev, Minister in charge of Trade of the Eurasian Economic Commission    According to the EEC Minister, this will also entail taking measures to avoid barriers within the Union caused by the climate regulation of its Member States and engaging with third country partners on trade-related climate measures. The proposed measures, once approved by the Heads of Governments, will be included in the action plan for implementing the "Eurasian Economic Path" Declaration on Further Development of Economic Processes within the EAEU until 2030 and for the period until 2045.

15 Jul 2025 Bakytzhan Sagintaev conveyed birthday greetings to Ali Khamenei Bakytzhan Sagintaev, Chairman of the Eurasian Economic Commission's Board, conveyed birthday greetings to Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. "The EAEU countries highly appreciate the positive dynamics of developing cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran based on mutual respect and economic benefit," the congratulatory letter reads. On behalf of the EEC and in his own capacity, Bakytzhan Sagintaev wished Ali Khamenei good health, well-being and fulfilment of all contemplated plans for the benefit of Iran and its citizens.

15 Jul 2025 EEC monitored Union countries' legislative initiatives on labor migration The Eurasian Economic Commission's Board approbated the results of monitoring national legislative acts of the Eurasian Economic Union States in the field of labor migration for 2023-2024. According to the study, the number of labor migrants within the EAEU in 2024 increased by 2.98% compared to 2023. It also highlights that the Union countries continue to improve migration regulation, paying special attention to the rights of EAEU citizens and measures to counter illegal migration. "It is important that the Member States' legislative initiatives were in line with the provisions of the Treaty on the EAEU, clearly separating the rights of citizens of the Union and third countries. The above monitoring confirms that the countries are actively engaged in creating favorable environment for labor migrants within the Union, including digitalization of public services," mentioned Bakhyt Sultanov, the EEC Minister in charge of Economy and Financial Policy. The monitoring has shown that the Member States are implementing measures to attract highly qualified specialists and facilitate the stay of EAEU citizens in the host country. Among the main changes: liberalizing the rules of stay for labor migrants from the Union States, and strengthening supervision over illegal migration and security. The most significant changes took place in the legislation of the Russian Federation, where in 2024 the supervision over the stay of foreign citizens was strengthened, liability for violations of migration rules was increased, and the procedure for admission of migrants' children to general education institutions was adjusted. Following the monitoring, the parties noted the need to conduct a permanent analysis of the EAEU States' national legislation on labor migration with annual reports to the Union countries' competent authorities.

11 Jul 2025 EAEU countries discuss prospects for using and regulating unmanned aircraft systems in civil aviation The current state and prospects of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operation for civil purposes, and safety in the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) were discussed by the participants of the round table “Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Civil Aviation: Prospects, Challenges and Regulation”. The event chaired by Arzybek Kozhoshev, the EEC Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure, was held on July 10-11 at the Eurasian Economic Commission's headquarters. “Amid global digitalization and demand for efficient logistics solutions, unmanned technologies offer new opportunities to improve safety, reduce costs and expand transport functionality,” Arzybek Kozhoshev noted. The event also included an exchange of experience and international practice on regulating UAS activities in present-day realities. The representatives of international civil aviation organizations: the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) presented current topics and issues of international regulation. Following the event, a Resolution was prepared with conclusions and recommendations on harmonizing standard regulations on flight safety, the role of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, etc.

11 Jul 2025 EAEU countries developing industrial cooperation The meeting of the Eurasian Economic Commission's Advisory Committee on Industry chaired by the EEC line minister Goar Barseghyan considered a number of relevant matters of the real economy of the Eurasian Economic Union countries. In particular, the Commission's report on the results of monitoring the implementation of the Main Directions of Industrial Cooperation was approved, and the consolidated forecast balances of supply and demand of the EAEU States for the main types of industrial products for 2023 and 2024, as well as for two forecast periods – 2025 and 2026 – were agreed. The implementation of the supranational financial support mechanism for cooperative projects in the manufacturing industry was discussed. “The Committee Members discussed possible mechanisms for optimizing work in the field of industrial subsidies and adjusting certain provisions of the Treaty on the EAEU in terms of providing information on such planned subsidies,” Goar Barseghyan mentioned as well.

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