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22 Apr 2025 Andrey Slepnev Discussed EAEU-Iran Trade Facilitation with Mir Business Bank Management and Russian-Iranian Business Council The Eurasian Economic Commission hosted a working meeting between Andrey Slepnev, EEC Minister in charge of Trade, Mohammad Esmail Hazzar, CEO of Mir Business Bank JSC, and representatives of the Russian-Iranian Business Council. "The Member States of the Eurasian Economic Union and our entrepreneurs have a great interest in using the instruments of the full-fledged Free Trade Agreement with Iran, which comes into force on May 15, to work in the Iranian market," said Andrey Slepnev. At the same time, he said, there are many specific trade facilitation initiatives that businesses are putting forward, including those related to removing certain barriers in Iran, such as border crossing and infrastructure restrictions. At the same time, one of the topics raised by almost all EAEU companies is the problem of mutual settlements. As the Commission, jointly with the Union countries, is now preparing for the entry into force of the new Agreement, it was proposed to exchange views on relevant matters. After elaboration of the proposals made, they may be included in the draft Joint Action Plan (Road Map) on Trade and Economic Cooperation between the EAEU, its Member States and Iran aimed at implementing the provisions of the Agreement.
22 Apr 2025 EEC and ESCAP Ready To Sign New Memorandum of Understanding The Eurasian Economic Commission and the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) confirmed their readiness to expand their cooperation further and sign a new memorandum of understanding. This became known during the ESCAP session, which opened on April 21 in Bangkok (Thailand), where Bakhyt Sultanov, EEC Minister in charge of Economy and Financial Policy, made a presentation on the achievements and prospects of the Eurasian economic integration. "The impact of integration processes taking place in the Eurasian Economic Union goes beyond its Member States, having a positive effect on neighboring regions, including Central Asia," Bakhyt Sultanov stressed. The EEC representative noted that the Union promotes sustainable development in the Eurasian region, supporting a number of key processes related to the free movement of goods, services, capital and labor, investment cooperation, creation of an efficient transport and logistics network. Within his visit, the EEC Minister met with Armida Salciah Alisjahbana, UN Under-Secretary-General, Executive Secretary of UNESCAP. They discussed relevant matters of cooperation in the context of implementing the Sustainable Development Goals. The UN Under-Secretary-General noted that ESCAP is interested in expanding cooperation in various areas with the EEC, as well as with the EAEU countries. Bakhyt Sultanov emphasized the importance of intensifying cooperation to overcome current challenges and adapt to global changes. Regarding the conclusion of the Memorandum of Understanding, the parties confirmed that it will include new priorities and objectives for cooperation, taking into account the need to adapt to global changes. The signing of the document will be an important step in strengthening the partnership between the EEC and ESCAP. The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is the largest of the United Nations regional commissions. ESCAP is composed of 53 states, including Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Uzbekistan. The interaction between the EEC and UNESCAP is based on the Memorandum of Understanding signed on May 17, 2019 in Kazakhstan. 
Eldar Alisherov Held Several Meetings During His Working Visit to Yerevan 22 Apr 2025 Eldar Alisherov Held Several Meetings During His Working Visit to Yerevan Eldar Alisherov, Minister in charge of Integration and Macroeconomics of the Eurasian Economic Commission, held a working meeting with Narek Hovakimyan, Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia. They discussed relevant matters of Eurasian integration, including the preparation of an action plan for implementing the 2030 Eurasian Economic Path Declaration. Among others, the parties considered topics requiring development of coordinated decisions. Within the working meeting with Mnatsakan Safaryan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, issues related to implementing the Main Directions of International Activities of the Eurasian Economic Union for 2025 were discussed focusing on holding events with key international partners of the EEC, including through regional associations and international organizations. Eldar Alisherov also held negotiations with Stepan Mnatsakanyan, Head of the Statistical Committee and Chairman of the State Statistics Council. The parties discussed the current level of interaction and promising directions of developing long-term integration in the field of statistics. The discussion was about statistics digitalization and a scientific approach to its generation. Special attention was paid to the implementation of the SDMX data and metadata exchange standard.
22 Apr 2025 Information Exchange between Administrator and National Operators of Electronic Vehicle Logbook Systems Discussed in EEC The results of Q1 implementing of agreements on information exchange between the administrator and national operators of systems of electronic logbooks of vehicles, self-propelled machines and other types of machinery were discussed by Valentin Tataritsky, Minister in charge Technical Regulation of the Eurasian Economic Commission, and representatives of authorised bodies of the Eurasian Economic Union countries during a working meeting at the EEC headquarters. In particular, they reviewed the results of exchanging data between the administrator of e-logbook systems Electronic Logbook JSC and national operators of the Union states, using directories of brands of vehicles (vehicle chassis), self-propelled machines and other types of machinery, using documents on conformity assessment in the process of e-logbook registration, as well as the receipt of information from customs authorities for the registration of such a logbook. The parties noted the first results and outlined further ways to develop information exchange to ensure efficient operation of e-logbook systems in the Union. The meeting was attended by representatives of the administrator, Electronic Logbook JSC, and national operators of the Union states: EKENG CJSC, CNIITU JSC, NIT JSC, Kyzmat government agency, agreements on cooperation with which were concluded earlier.
22 Apr 2025 Photo Exhibition Dedicated to 80th Victory Anniversary Opened in EEC The exhibition is divided into two large sections and covers the main stages of the Great Patriotic War, from the invasion of Nazi Germany into the USSR in 1941 to the victorious battles in Berlin in 1945.  The main part of the exhibition includes frontline photos selected by the Commission employees in the state archives of the Eurasian Economic Union countries. Modern audiovisual effects — projection of black and white frames onto the walls, artistic lighting, musical accompaniment — give the display a unique atmosphere. The visitors' attention is also attracted by a selection of time-yellowed newspapers and soldiers' letters. "We pay tribute to the courage and great heroic deeds of our fathers, grandfathers and great-grandfathers in the name of the Victory over fascism," emphasized Bakytzhan Sagintaev, Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission, opening the exhibition. "Each exhibit is of a special value, because behind the portraits and surnames of heroes there are unique stories of their exploits." Another part of the exhibition, called "Our Heroes", presents about 600 photographs of relatives of EEC employees who took part in the Great Patriotic War. Information on each veteran was additionally studied through open archival sources: biographical references were created and updated, information on awards and military ranks was recovered. This display is also available on the EEC website in the Our Heroes section.
20 Apr 2025 Bakytzhan Sagintaev conveyed jubilee greetings to Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez Bakytzhan Sagintaev, Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission, greeted Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, President of the Republic of Cuba and Head of an Observer State at the Eurasian Economic Union, on his 65th birthday. "I am confident that thanks to your assistance, the mutual beneficial economic dialogue between the EAEU states and Cuba will continue for the sake of the peoples of our countries," noted the Head of the EEC Board in his letter of greetings. On behalf of the EEC and in his personal capacity Bakytzhan Sagintaev wished to Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez good health and further success in his important activities, as well as stable economic development and welfare to Cuba.
18 Apr 2025 Arzybek Kozhoshev delivered a lecture to MGIMO students Arzybek Kozhoshev, Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure of the Eurasian Economic Commission, gave a lecture for students of Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO). The event, organized by the Eurasian Economic Commission jointly with the MGIMO Department of International Transport, was devoted to key aspects of EAEU integration in the transport sector. Arzybek Kozhoshev emphasized the importance of strengthening economic ties between the Union states and also told the students in detail about the coordinated (agreed) transport policy of the Union, specifics of its formation and main priorities. Particular attention was paid to strategic initiatives up to 2030, such as development of multimodal routes, container transportation and elaboration of a mechanism for financing infrastructure projects. The EEC Minister also answered the students' questions, which covered such topics as the prospects of cooperation with third countries, digitalization of logistics, the role of young specialists in the development of the transport industry. Arzybek Kozhoshev noted the active position of the university administration in popularizing the ideas of Eurasian economic integration and many years of training qualified specialists in the field of international economic relations.
18 Apr 2025 EEC and Cuba deepen cooperation Prospects for deepening the economic dialogue between the Eurasian Economic Commission and Cuba were discussed at the EEC headquarters during a working meeting between Avtandil Alybayev, Deputy Director of the Commission's Integration Development Department, and Alejandro Simancas Marin, deputy director general for Bilateral Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba. In particular, they considered organizational issues related to the forthcoming meeting of the Joint Commission on Cooperation between the EEC and the Government of the Republic of Cuba. Avtandil Alybayev noted the systemic nature of the EEC's interaction with Cuba as an observer state at the EAEU. This country is one of the key trade and economic partners of the Union in Latin America and the Caribbean. As part of the meetings of the Joint Commission, which was established by the Memorandum of Understanding between the EEC and the Government of Cuba, business seminars or business missions are held featuring entrepreneurs from the Union and Cuba; traditionally, companies of the EAEU states participate in the largest Cuban congress and exhibition event, the FIHAV fair. The parties discussed holding the next meeting of the Joint Commission in Moscow this fall. It is planned to discuss a wide range of issues, including cooperation in the field of industry, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, technical regulation, SPS measures and a number of others. Alejandro Simancas Marin noted that it is important for the Cuban party to consider specific cooperation projects, primarily in the field of biotechnology and fertilizer production. In this regard, the partners agreed to involve representatives of interested business circles from both parties to participate in the Joint Commission meeting in cooperation with the EAEU Business Council and the Cuban Chamber of Commerce. The meeting also discussed the progress of shaping a new draft plan for joint action of the EEC and the Government of the Republic of Cuba for 2026–2030. In conclusion, Alejandro Simancas Marin told about Cuba's plans to participate in the Eurasian Economic Forum 2025 at a high level, including representatives of official and business circles in its delegation.
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