News
EEC hold discussions with Belarusian businesses on public procurement and competition in EAEU cross-border markets
Problematic issues of competition and public procurement were discussed by the participants of the Public Information Office held at the Brest Regional Executive Committee with the support of the Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade of the Republic of Belarus. The meeting was led by Maxim Ermolovich, Minister in charge of Competition and Antitrust Regulation of the Eurasian Economic Commission.
"More than 80 percent of entrepreneurs and consumers believe that Eurasian markets are highly competitive. Competitive economy brings advantages and replaces strict state regulation," Maxim Ermolovich noted.
Representatives of Belarusian businesses also touched upon the topics of technical regulation, protection of domestic markets, labeling of goods and others.
Within the framework of the Public Information Office individual consultations were held, where EEC experts answered business questions one-on-one and gave clarifications to address them.
According to Maxim Ermolovich, there was an open dialog with business representatives, "In the Commission, we consider the Public Information Office as a certain source of information about competition violations. Businesses are concerned not only about competition and public procurement, but also about other areas of EEC activity. Our colleagues and we will answer all questions."
The event was attended by representatives of business, the Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade of Belarus, the Brest Regional Executive Committee, specialized EEC units, deputies of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus.
All information about the results of the event will be posted on the page of the Competition Unit in the Public Information Office section.
