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19 Mar 2025 Bakytzhan Sagintaev held negotiations with Botirzhon Asadov, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Russia A working meeting between Bakytzhan Sagintaev, Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission, and Botirzhon Asadov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the Russian Federation, was held on March 19 at the Eurasian Economic Commission's headquarters. During the conversation, there was a thorough exchange of views on further development of trade and economic cooperation between the Eurasian Economic Union States and Uzbekistan. In particular, the parties considered the implementation of the Joint Action Plan of the EEC and the Government of Uzbekistan for 2024 – 2026. The Chairman of the EEC Board emphasized that at present Uzbekistan ranks first among the EAEU trade partners from the CIS countries. “Foreign trade turnover between Uzbekistan and the Eurasian “Five” States increased by 7.3% in 2024 compared to 2023, amounting to 17.5 bln US dollars. The EAEU countries account for more than a quarter of Uzbekistan's total foreign trade turnover,” Bakytzhan Sagintaev noted. The parties noted the activities of the Joint Working Group established under the Memorandum of Interaction between the EEC and the Government of Uzbekistan. Following the meeting, Bakytzhan Sagintaev invited the Uzbek delegation to take part in the main business event of the EAEU – the Eurasian Economic Forum to be held in June 2025 in Minsk.
15 Mar 2025 Bakytzhan Sagintaev congratulated Alexander Lukashenko on Constitution Day of the Republic of Belarus Today Belarus celebrates a public holiday — the Constitution Day. Bakytzhan Sagintaev, Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission, congratulated Alexander Lukashenko, President of the Republic of Belarus and Chairman of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, and all the Belarusian people on this holiday. “The Constitution acts as a solid foundation of statehood, a reliable guarantor of progressive and sustainable development of Belarus,” the congratulatory letter reads. On behalf of the EEC and in his own capacity Bakytzhan Sagintaev wished the people of Belarus economic prosperity and well-being.
10 Mar 2025 Bakytzhan Sagintaev congratulated Alexander Turchin on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus Bakytzhan Sagintaev, Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission, congratulated Alexander Turchin on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus. "I am confident that your activities as Head of the Government will contribute to further development of Belarus and the Eurasian economic integration," the congratulatory letter reads. On behalf of the EEC and in his own capacity, Bakytzhan Sagintaev wished Alexander Turchin good health and fulfilment of all plans for the benefit of the Republic of Belarus and its citizens.
08 Mar 2025 Bakytzhan Sagintaev's greetings on International Women's Day Dear ladies! Happy International Women's Day! On this festive spring occasion, please accept the most sincere words of gratitude for your charming smiles, tenderness and love, care and warmth, art of inspiring and filling us with admiration. Your wisdom, kindness and beauty foster our victories and accomplishments. From the bottom of my heart I wish you a wonderful mood, warm words, beautiful flowers, bright smiles, fulfillment of all your cherished wishes. May your loved ones surround you with attention, protection, love, joy and support!  Yours sincerely, Bakytzhan Sagintaev, Chairman of the EEC Board
03 Mar 2025 Bakytzhan Sagintaev conveyed birthday greetings to Mikhail Mishustin Bakytzhan Sagintaev, Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission, conveyed birthday greetings to Mikhail Mishustin, Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation and Member of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council. "You make a great contribution to developing integration ties within the Eurasian Economic Union," the congratulatory letter reads. Bakytzhan Sagintaev wished Mikhail Mishustin good health and further achievements in his important activities for the benefit of Russia and the Russian people.
21 Feb 2025 Requirements to patient information leaflet approved At its meeting held on January 21, the Eurasian Economic Commission's Council approved an amended version of the Requirements to Patient Information Leaflet and Summary of Product Characteristics. The main amendments concerned the format of the patient information leaflet (package leaflet): a number of unused sections have been eliminated, making it easier for consumers to obtain information. The Requirements were also amended to eliminate the need to perform user testing for previously registered medicinal products. This will simplify their transition to the Union's market segment and enable pharmaceutical manufacturers to reduce the cost of preparing marketing authorization applications according to the Eurasian Economic Union's rules.
21 Feb 2025 Rate of import customs duty on vehicle monoblock air conditioners set at 8% for two years On February 21, the Eurasian Economic Commission's Council decided to create a separate subheading for vehicle air conditioners of monoblock type (in a single body) from the 8415 20 000 9 code of the CN FEA of the EAEU and set the rate of import customs duty at 8% of the customs value for a period of two years. At present, the Common Customs Tariff of the Eurasian Economic Union establishes a zero rate of import customs duty in respect of goods under subheading 8415 20 000 9 of the CN FEA of the EAEU. “The adopted customs tariff regulation measure is aimed at supporting the rapidly developing industry in the EAEU for manufacturing vehicle air conditioners for the needs of railway and automobile engineering enterprises,” noted Vahagn Ghazaryan, Director of the EEC Tariff and Non-Tariff Customs Regulation Department. He emphasized that today domestic manufacturers seriously lose in competition with foreign suppliers, which is caused by the imbalance between import duties on finished products and components for their manufacture. Owing to this, it is often cheaper to import finished conditioners than to manufacture them in the domestic market. “Along with that, our business makes massive investments not only in the assembly of air conditioners, but also in mastering the lacking technologies, including the manufacture of key components for them,” Vahagn Ghazaryan added. According to him, the next meeting of the EEC Board will also make the required amendments to the explanations to the CN FEA of the EAEU. The Decision shall come into effect after 10 calendar days have elapsed from the date of its official publication.
18 Feb 2025 EAEU countries' general approaches to reviewing consumer protection legislation approved At its meeting held on February 18, the Eurasian Economic Commission's Board approved the topic of information work on consumer rights protection in the Eurasian Economic Union for 2025: “Consumer in the Spotlight: From Balance of Interests to Fair Dispute Settlement”. It emphasizes the importance of consumer rights protection in developing the EAEU common market. In their joint activities in this field, the Union countries strive to balance the interests of business and society, creating fair and safe conditions for all market participants. The Commission's Board also approved the Member States' general approaches to conducting reviews of consumer protection legislation. The States were recommended to study the completeness and efficiency of relevant regulatory documents to ensure the protection of buyers' safety and health, their economic interests, access to information, and dispute resolution mechanisms. The adopted recommendations are aimed at providing unbiased and systematized information on legal regulation in the field of consumer rights protection. Owing to their application, the Union States will be able to identify existing gaps and adapt their regulations to market changes and public needs. The review results will be considered at meetings of the relevant Advisory Committee to develop solutions aimed at strengthening the protection of citizens' rights. The Board's recommendations were adopted in accordance with the Joint Action Program of the EAEU countries on consumer rights protection.
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