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30 Aug 2024 Hayk Tutunjyan appointed Deputy Director of EEC Energy Department Hayk Armenovich Tutunjyan was born in 1983 in Yerevan. In 2005, he graduated from Yerevan State University, with specialty in "Political Science and English Language". In 2008, Hayk Tutunjyan completed his postgraduate studies at the same university. In 2014, he graduated from Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy (Boston, USA). Hayk Tutunjyan was awarded Ph.D. in Philology. From 2011 to 2014, he held the position of Assistant to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. From 2014 to 2017, Hayk Tutunjyan headed the Tatev Revival project at the Initiatives for Development of Armenia Foundation. From 2017 to 2021, he served as the Head of the Foreign Relations Section of the Organizational Support and Protocol Department of the Eurasian Economic Commission. From November 2021 to August 2024, he was Deputy Director of the EEC Transport and Infrastructure Department. Since August 30, 2024 he is appointed as Deputy Director of the EEC Energy Department.
23 Aug 2024 EEC held meeting on relevant matters raised by Kazakh and Kyrgyz businesses in transportation and logistics Arzybek Kozhoshev, EEC Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure, discussed with entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as representatives of the relevant public authorities and companies of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Kazakhstan, some relevant matters and concerns of the business community in the field of transportation and logistics related to ensuring free movement of goods in the Eurasian Economic Union. The meeting was held in Almaty. “Direct dialogue and direct contacts with participants of transport services market are very important. This is an opportunity for us to better understand the problematics of individual situations and improve the efficiency of integration work to identify and eliminate obstacles,” Arzybek Kozhoshev emphasized. The EEC Minister noted that this year the EAEU celebrates 10 years since its foundation and reminded about the main outcomes of its work. For example, the Union's GDP grew by 12.2% in 2023 compared to 2014. The same indicator shows growth by 1.4 times in Kyrgyzstan, and by 27.8% in Kazakhstan. The increase in the industrial output for this period amounted to 22.6%. The volume of cooperative deliveries to the Union's market increased 2.3 times by 2015. The EAEU total cargo turnover increased by 9% over 10 years. Arzybek Kozhoshev thanked the business community for their participation in shaping the meeting's agenda and noted that in present-day conditions it is extremely important to maintain a competitive environment in the market of transport and logistics services, while creating a safe and modern infrastructure, avoiding the application of any obstacles to the passage of goods in the internal markets for the Union States' companies. In order to achieve these goals, the business community should be more actively involved in integration processes. The officials of the EEC Economy and Financial Policy Unit and the business community discussed the problems of increasing the utilization fee for motor vehicles imported into the Union countries, issuance of electronic passports for exported cargo vehicles, transit of counterfeit cigarette products, amendments to the Agreement on the principles of tax policy in the field of excise duties on tobacco and nicotine-containing products, as well as restrictions on imports of cement. In terms of transport, the parties discussed special aspects of sectoral development of integration, issues of crossing the Russian-Belarusian state border by carriers from other EAEU countries, transportation of third-country cargo between the EAEU States, setting tariffs for rail transportation, etc. In the future, the meeting will serve to improve the Union’s law regulating economic activity.
14 Aug 2024 Arzybek Kozhoshev visited Competence Center for Intelligent Transport Systems On August 14, Arzybek Kozhoshev, the EEC Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure discussed the key trends in implementing and developing intelligent transport systems across the EAEU with Alexander Semkin, President of the Association for Developing Digital Transport Technologies "Digital Era of Transport". The EEC Minister informed about the Commission's work on digitalization in transport, as well as the significant role of this area in shaping a single transport space and a common market of transport services in the EAEU. "The objective need to reduce vehicle downtime, ensure increased transportation safety and automation of management activities stimulate transport companies of the Eurasian Five countries to actively implement digital technologies," stated Arzybek Kozhoshev. In turn, the President of the Association Alexander Semkin expressed his interest in long-term cooperation. Interaction may include professional development of the EEC relevant unit's personnel and exchange of experience in developing intelligent transport systems. Following the meeting, the sides agreed to continue cooperation on digitalizing transport activities. The talks were held in the Competence Center for Intelligent Transport Systems. Functioning under the Association's auspices, it has a unique laboratory of full-scale equipment in the field of ITS and digital technologies in transportation. The Association for Developing Digital Transport Technologies "Digital Era of Transport" brings together leading participants in the digital transformation of the Russian Federation's transportation sector. The Association's key activities are assistance in implementing national and federal projects, including "Safe Quality Roads", introducing and promoting cutting-edge information technology, domestic technological solutions, and intelligent transport systems.  
08 Aug 2024 Arzybek Kozhoshev discussed cooperation on developing transport corridors in EAEU-CIS format The CIS Executive Committee and the Eurasian Economic Commission envisage to prepare a joint action plan aimed at developing transport corridors until 2030. The Commission's initiative to expand cooperation with the Executive Committee of the Coordinating Transport Meeting (CTM) of the Commonwealth of Independent States was discussed on August 8 between Arzybek Kozhoshev, the EEC Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure, and Gennady Bessonov, Chairman of the CIS CTM Executive Committee. They also considered the EEC participation in the work of coordinating bodies acting in accordance with the Agreement on Coordinated Development of International Transport Corridors Passing through the CIS Countries' Territory. Earlier such an initiative of the EEC had been supported by the Council of Heads of Authorized Bodies in the field of Transport of the EAEU Member States. The meeting participants noted the work that had been done on developing transport infrastructure within the EAEU and CIS and expressed their intention to expand cooperation in coordinating the development of Eurasian transport corridors and international transport corridors passing through the territories of the EAEU and CIS countries. "We all have one common endeavor to develop transport corridors, and we can achieve an even greater effect by combining efforts of the EEC and the CIS CTM," Arzybek Kozhoshev emphasized. The meeting participants agreed on the need to prepare a joint action plan under the existing memorandums concluded between the EEC and the CIS Executive Committee, as well as taking into account the 2023-2025 Action Plan to implement the Memorandum on Deepening Interaction between the EEC and the CIS Executive Committee dated November 27, 2018. "The significance of joint activities and their implementation timeframe should be determined in accordance with the Declaration "Eurasian Economic Path" signed by the EAEU Heads of State. It stipulates further development of economic processes within the EAEU until 2030 and for the period until 2045," the EEC Minister outlined. Following the meeting it was decided to sign a statement of intent on preparing a joint action plan aimed to develop transport corridors until 2030. It bears reminding that the Agreement on Coordinated Development of International Transport Corridors Passing through the CIS Countries' Territory had been signed on November 20, 2009.
12 Jul 2024 Arzybek Kozhoshev held a working meeting with GEIDCO management On July 11, Arzybek Kozhoshev, EEC Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure held in New York (USA) a working meeting with Plenipotentiary Director — Chief International Cooperation Officer of the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO) Cheng Zhiqiang. During the meeting, the sides discussed issues of cooperation between the Eurasian Economic Commission and GEIDCO in the energy sector. In particular, they considered a number of topics such as the possibility of providing consulting assistance and support for clean and alternative energy source projects being implemented in the EAEU countries by GEIDCO organizations. The sides also discussed the possibility of education and advanced training of specialists from the "five countries" in the field of renewable energy sources during training sessions, and other issues related to the transition to sustainable energy and achieving low-carbon development goals. Summing up the meeting, the EEC Minister invited Cheng Zhiqiang to participate in the energy session as part of the Eurasian Economic Forum to be held this fall in Yerevan (Republic of Armenia). The Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO), with its permanent office in Beijing, is an international organization of willing firms, associations, institutions and individuals who are dedicated to promoting the sustainable development of energy worldwide
11 Jul 2024 Arzybek Kozhoshev participated in UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development The EEC Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure Arzybek Kozhoshev participated in the thematic session Global Energy Interconnectivity and Transition for SDGs under the auspices of the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO). The event was held on July 10 as part of the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2024) in New York, USA. In his speech, the EEC Minister focused on the situation of the fourth energy transition to sustainable energy through an increased use of renewable energy sources and their integration into everyday life. "Each transition entails significant changes for the energy system. This is due to a new combination of resources used, changes in the structure of the system, its scale, as well as the need to establish a new energy policy," said Arzybek Kozhoshev. The EEC Minister said that in order to meet growing energy demand and ensure a fair energy transition, the EAEU countries needed a diversified energy structure as well as sustainable supply chains. At the same time, there is a need for closer technological cooperation. During his speech Arzybek Kozhoshev also highly appreciated the role of GEIDCO in ensuring global interconnectivity of energy systems, shaping and promoting the project for developing clean and alternative energy sources. "We look into GEIDCO's achievements in the field of energy with great attention, as these issues are also relevant for the Eurasian Economic Union," said Arzybek Kozhoshev, indicating interest in establishing working contacts and dialog. The Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO), with its permanent office in Beijing, is an international organization of willing firms, associations, institutions and individuals who are dedicated to promoting the sustainable development of energy worldwide.
05 Jul 2024 Arzybek Kozhoshev discussed development of EAEU transport market with Kazakhstan statespersons During his working visit to Astana on July 5, Arzybek Kozhoshev, EEC Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure, held a working meeting with Serik Zhumangarin, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan and member of the EEC Council. Arzybek Kozhoshev informed the EEC Council member about the EEC Transport Unit’s activities on transport integration, first of all, about preparing a 2024-2026 roadmap for implementing the transport policy. In particular, the Eurasian Minister noted that as of today, the document had been generally agreed upon, but some fundamental differences remained on civil aviation issues: the parties had not reached any consensus on approaches to forming a common market of air transport services. Aviation authorities will discuss the issue on July 15. The meeting also discussed the development of shipping and coastal road transport. Regarding the development of short-sea road transport, Arzybek Kozhoshev noted that, according to the adopted documents, since 2025 Kazakhstan would join the Program for Stage-by-Stage Liberalization of Cabotage Road Freight Transport. As part of the Program, the Member States shall take measures to introduce amendments and additions into national legislation establishing the right to carry out cabotage road transportations for the EAEU Member States. In this regard, a request was made to give the necessary instructions and inform the Commission about the progress in launching the implementing the Program in Kazakhstan from 2025. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Trade and Integration, the Ministry of Transport, and the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs. Rustan Dzhenalinov, Director of the EEC Department of Transport and Infrastructure, also took part in the meeting.
03 Jul 2024 Arzybek Kozhoshev took part in Eurasian Integration Forum “Strategy of Advanced Development” Arzybek Kozhoshev, EEC Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure, informed on developing transport corridors and logistics in the Eurasian Economic Union at the plenary session of the Eurasian Integration Forum “Strategy of Advanced Development” held on July 3 at the International Exhibition and Forum “Russia” (VDNKh, Moscow). The Forum’s plenary session is devoted to coupling the EAEU with the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative as a promising form of integration in the BRICS+ economic space. In his speech, the Minister noted high indicators of transport connectivity between the Union Member States. In particular, the Union ranks 4th in the world in terms of the motor highway length (4.9% of the world share), and ranks 3rd in the world in terms of the railway length (10.5% of the world share). Arzybek Kozhoshev reported on the work done jointly with the Member States to develop the Eurasian transport corridors, remove bottlenecks, build “seamless” logistics, and demonstrated a map of the Eurasian transport corridors, including the Eurasian single-modal railway routes, the Eurasian multimodal route, as well as the Eurasian road corridors and routes. A special mention was made on the importance of the List of priority integration infrastructure transport projects approved by the Heads of Government of the Member States, which currently includes 11 projects. The projects envisage the construction and reconstruction of highways, as well as the construction, electrification, and modernization of railway infrastructure. “A logical continuation of the work in the field of transport was the comprehensive plan for developing the Eurasian transport corridors adopted by the Commission's Board in 2023. At present, we work to prepare target indicators for developing the Eurasian transport corridors, and passports of corridors, to develop uniform requirements to corridors, as well as to define measures for developing individual sections aimed at identifying and eliminating bottlenecks,” the Minister said. Speaking about the development of coupling with the Chinese Belt and Road transport initiative, the EEC Minister mentioned such joint projects as the “Eurasian Agroexpress” and “United Transport and Logistics Company – Eurasian Railway Alliance“ (UTLC ERA). “The projects are actively developing and may be good examples of the integration effect and development of transportation with the People’s Republic of China. For example, the volume of container transportation along the route China – Europe – China on transit services of UTLC ERA amounted to about 674 ths TEU in 2023,” Arzybek Kozhoshev noted. “I would like to emphasize that today, despite the existing difficulties, the value of the Union's common market of transport services has increased manifold and new opportunities have opened up for developing transport and ensuring economic stability and economic development of our countries,” said Arzybek Kozhoshev, EEC Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure.
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