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03 Dec 2024 Arzybek Kozhoshev Took Part in CCTT Plenary Session Arzybek Kozhoshev, Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure of the Eurasian Economic Commission, addressed the participants of the 33rd plenary session of the International Coordinating Council for Trans-Eurasian Transport (CCTT), which took place in Mumbai, Republic of India, via video message. Arzybek Kozhoshev noted that efficient and sustainable transport infrastructure is becoming a driver of economic growth and international trade. The Minister emphasized the special role of the Commission as a body that consolidates the development and joint implementation of strategic decisions aimed at achieving a balance of interests of transport workers, cargo owners and all users of transport services. The meeting was devoted to relevant matters of optimizing logistics chains in the Eurasian region, developing railway and port infrastructure to eliminate bottlenecks in the West–East and North–South international transport corridors, ensuring the smooth organization of multimodal container transportation, as well as cooperation in the field of transport digitalization. Participation in the event was a continuation of the systematic work on interaction between the EEC and the CCTT within the framework of implementing the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2017.
29 Nov 2024 EAEU Ready to Launch Pilot Project on Using Electronic International Waybills On November 29, during a meeting of the Eurasian Economic Commission's Council, the Deputy Heads of Government of the EAEU states launched a pilot project to use electronic international e-CMR waybills in international road freight transport in the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union. The main goal of the pilot project is to ensure practical testing of the technology for cross-border exchange of legally relevant electronic documents between entities from different countries using the digital signature and “trusted third party” mechanisms. The implementation of the pilot project will help speed up the process of obtaining and checking transport documents, as well as achieve cost savings in the implementation of transport, logistics, control and supervision procedures. “The results of the pilot project will be used to implement one of the services of the EAEU digital transport corridors ecosystem, as well as in the activities to transition to the use of electronic documents, which must be contained in the navigation seal,” noted Arzybek Kozhoshev, EEC Minister of Energy and Infrastructure. The use of e-CMR will reduce the time expenditures for carriers. For instance, when using electronic documents, it takes no more than one minute, compared to more than 20 minutes when working with a paper waybill. In addition, according to international experts, the cost price of using e-CMR, including issuance, signing, sending, status clarification and archiving, is 1.6 euros compared to 6.23 euros in the case of a paper waybill.
22 Nov 2024 In 2025, EEC to Monitor Implementation of Provisions of Treaty on the EAEU with Regard to Natural Monopolies This decision was taken on November 22, at the 29th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Natural Monopolies chaired by Arzybek Kozhoshev, EEC Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure. The meeting participants approved the general format and sequence of joint actions for monitoring using quantitative and qualitative indicators. They are employed to assess compliance with the principles guiding the EAEU countries in regulating the activities of natural monopoly entities in accordance with the Treaty on the EAEU. It is planned that the results of the analysis can be used not only to develop proposals and recommendations for further harmonization in regulating natural monopolies, but also for possible updating of the regulatory legal acts in the Five countries. The Advisory Committee endorsed the structure of the analytical report on natural monopolies. The document is planned to be presented to the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in the first half of 2025. The parties also discussed further work on harmonizing legislation of the Eurasian Economic Union countries on natural monopolies. It is possible that the Treaty on the EAEU may be amended to provide clarification.
21 Nov 2024 Arzybek Kozhoshev Held a Meeting with the Head of KAZLOGISTICS On November 20, Arzybek Kozhoshev, EEC Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure held a working meeting with Kanat Almagambetov, Director General of the KAZLOGISTICS Union of Transport Workers of Kazakhstan. Rustan Dzhenalinov, Director of the EEC Department of Transport and Infrastructure, also took part in the meeting. The discussion covered development of road, rail, water and air transport, as well as multimodal transportation with elaboration of proposals to improve their efficiency. "Combining the EAEU countries' national peculiarities and introducing the best practices of transportation will help achieve a synergetic effect and unlock additional reserves of the transport industry," noted Arzybek Kozhoshev. The meeting emphasized that one of the key challenges of the time is the creation of a reliable and smoothly operating transport and logistics complex in the Eurasian space, ideally without barriers and technological restrictions. Arzybek Kozhoshev drew attention to the necessity to unite the potential of the Commission with transport agencies, associations, research organizations and the business community for practical implementation of the transport policy road map of the EAEU countries for 2024–2026 approved at the EAIC meeting on October 1 in Yerevan. "This document is the main program for comprehensive development of the EAEU transport complex for the specified period, the implementation of which largely determines the balance nature and sustainability of its functioning," said Arzybek Kozhoshev. The EEC Minister noted the need to create a dialogue platform at the Commission for managers of railway administrations of the EAEU countries for a deeper study of national initiatives and development of relevant proposals. The meeting resulted in an agreement to continue cooperation aimed at creating a sustainable and efficient EAEU transport system.
20 Nov 2024 Arzybek Kozhoshev, "The advantage of the EAEU and CIS countries is infrastructure compatibility" Arzybek Kozhoshev, Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure of the Eurasian Economic Commission, participated in the 44th Coordinating Transport Meeting of the Participating States of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The event was held as part of the Transport of Russia International Forum and Exhibition in Moscow. Arzybek Kozhoshev noted that this is traditionally one of the key platforms for transportation issues and plays an important role in shaping a common transport space and efficient functioning of transport complexes of the CIS countries. The EEC Minister emphasized that the Commission highly appreciates cooperation with the CIS in the field of transport. At the same time, he believes that the primary task of the EAEU is to build transport communications jointly on the basis of self-sufficient service infrastructure and sustainable transportation technologies with the following main components: speed, safety, cost and stability. "The advantage of the Union and CIS countries lies in infrastructural compatibility, cooperation experience and traditions, which, no doubt, can contribute to the establishment of new transit corridors and joint entering into large markets of transportation services," noted the EEC Minister. The event was attended by heads of transport departments of the CIS countries, who reviewed and discussed a number of joint activities aimed at fruitful development of international transport corridors, infrastructure and modernization of transportation by all modes of transport in the Commonwealth countries.
19 Nov 2024 Leaders of EAEU Transport Ministries Discussed Prospects for Cooperation in 2025 Topical areas of interaction in 2025 were discussed at the meeting of the Council of Heads of Authorized Bodies in the Field of Transport of the EAEU Member States on November 19 within the framework of the Russian Transport Week. The Committee members also discussed the importance of sticking to the road map for implementing the Main Directions and Stages of the EAEU Coordinated (Agreed) Transport Policy for 2024–2026. Arzybek Kozhoshev, EEC Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure, informed the members of the Council of Heads about the development of transport corridors and implementation of infrastructure projects. The participants spoke about measures to develop certain sections of Eurasian transport corridors (routes), identify and eliminate bottlenecks, and noted the importance of creating a mechanism for financing priority projects within the EAEU. Arzybek Kozhoshev shared the progress in preparing the action plan for implementing the Eurasian Economic Path Declaration. The meeting supported a number of initiative proposals of the parties. These include the organization of a pilot project on the use of electronic international consignment notes e-CMR in international road freight transport in the EAEU countries, the development of cooperation between the Eurasian Economic Commission and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, as well as holding a partnership dialogue under the auspices of the EEC and the International Road Transport Union (IRU) with featuring road carrier associations of the Union Member States.
15 Nov 2024 Arzybek Kozhoshev, "Interaction with research centers is an important element of transport project efficiency" Promising areas of cooperation in the field of road facilities, motor transport, specialist development and training were included in the action plan for cooperation between the Energy and Infrastructure Unit of the Eurasian Economic Commission and Scientific and Research Institute of Motor Transport JSC. The document, designed for 2024–2025, was signed on November 15 on the sidelines of the 6th Eurasian Business Forum "Integration" in Moscow. The plan contains activities aimed at jointly preparing analytical materials in the field of transport systems, electronic digital versions of information directories, as well as draft sectoral regulatory legal acts. Interaction between the parties also involves joint events and advanced training programs. "Cooperation between the EEC and research centers in the field of transport allows increasing the efficiency of implementing integration projects in the Eurasian space," said Arzybek Kozhoshev, EEC Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure, following the signing of the joint action plan. In turn, Valery Mashkov, Director General of the Scientific and Research Institute of Motor Transport JSC, confirmed the interest in long-term cooperation, noting the positive results of cooperation between the EEC and NIIAT. The Scientific and Research Institute of Motor Transport (NIIAT) is a leading research center in the field of road transport operational issues. For example, it took part in preparing the Transport Development Strategy of the Russian Federation up to 2010, the Transport Strategy of the Russian Federation up to 2020, and the Transport Strategy of the Russian Federation up to 2030.
15 Nov 2024 Arzybek Kozhoshev, "Technological sovereignty is becoming an important factor in ensuring sustainable development" This was said by Arzybek Kozhoshev, Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure of the Eurasian Economic Commission, at the 6th Eurasian Business Forum "Integration", which was held on November 15 in Moscow. Speaking at the Plenary Session "EAEU Technological Sovereignty and Industrial Cooperation: Implementation Mechanisms", the EEC Minister noted that the agenda "includes a sensitive topic". "Undoubtedly, in today's world, technological sovereignty is becoming an important factor in ensuring sustainable development. At the same time, energy and transportation are factors that provide not only physical infrastructure for the development of economic sectors, but also promote independence from external risks. Eurasian cohesion is becoming a certain competitive advantage for our countries," Arzybek Kozhoshev said. According to the EEC Minister, the implementation of a coordinated energy policy by the Eurasian Five countries and their joint actions to shape common energy markets are of particular relevance in the changing international energy landscape. Arzybek Kozhoshev also emphasized the importance of developing the North-South international transport corridor and increasing cooperation with China, Iran, UAE, India and the Gulf countries on this matter. "Improvement of transportation infrastructure and logistics allows reducing the cost of energy and equipment delivery, which helps ensure technological sovereignty," believes Arzybek Kozhoshev.  
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