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30 Jun 2025 Implementation of intelligent transport systems discussed at Eurasian Economic Forum Prospects for introducing intelligent transport systems in the Eurasian Economic Union States were in discussion focus at a working meeting between Arzybek Kozhoshev, Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure of the Eurasian Economic Commission, and Alexander Semkin, President of the Russian Association for Developing Digital Transport Technologies "Digital Era of Transport", held on the sidelines of the Eurasian Economic Forum in Minsk. During the negotiations, the EEC Minister informed about the implementation of the Concept for Improving the Interoperability of Intelligent Transport Systems of the EAEU Member States, approved by the EEC Council in January this year. The meeting participants exchanged views on the list of basic services to be implemented, as well as on the unification of requirements to the formats of information exchange between ITS of the Union countries. "Given the different level of ITS implementation in our states, it is crucial to create a seamless EAEU digital space based on unified standards and requirements," Arzybek Kozhoshev emphasized. The two sides agreed to continue discussing these issues at the annual International Forum "Intelligent Transport Systems of Russia. Digital Age Transportation" in September.
27 Jun 2025 Arzybek Kozhoshev: "The common market will ensure equal access to transboundary trade in electricity" Arzybek Kozhoshev, Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure of the Eurasian Economic Commission, took part in the round table "EAEU Common Electric Power Market: Future Outlook" at the EEF 2025 in Minsk, dedicated to the prospects of integrating the electric power markets of the Eurasian Five States. "The common market will provide equal access to transboundary trade in electricity, expand the volume and methods of mutual trade, make it possible to equalize the load schedule in the energy systems of the Eurasian Economic Union countries and abandon excessive construction of generating capacities. This will increase the energy security of the Member States," Arzybek Kozhoshev noted. The event participants noted the progress in establishing the regulatory framework for the EAEU common electric power market, considered the specifics of reforming and developing the internal electric power markets in the context of integration and identified the prospects and priorities for the development of the real sector and the business community of the Union countries under the conditions of the future market functioning. "By now, almost the entire regulatory framework for the functioning of the electric power market has been approved, and the Accession Treaty with regulations has been prepared to a large extent. At the same time, it is extremely important to follow the principles of establishment and functioning of the common electric power market enshrined in the Treaty and implemented in the rules, including in view of the extensive impact of the electric power industry on the real sector," Arzybek Kozhoshev informed. The round table was attended by heads and experts from more than 50 industry organizations, confirming the high interest of business and regulators in the establishment of a common electric power space. The discussion participants were heads of energy agencies and representatives of infrastructure and exchange organizations of the EAEU States.
27 Jun 2025 EEF discussed introduction of digital technologies in transport The development of integration in the field of transport and its impact on ensuring sustainable development of Eurasia was discussed on June 26 by the participants of the thematic session "Introduction of Digital Solutions in EAEU Transport: Paperless Technologies, Automated and Unmanned Vehicles". The event was held in Minsk as part of the 4th Eurasian Economic Forum. "The role of digital technologies, the importance of timely introduction of digital tools into the transport industry of the Eurasian Economic Union countries are huge," said Rustan Jenalinov, Director of the Transport and Infrastructure Department of the Eurasian Economic Commission. "By 2040, the savings in the freight transportation and logistics sector will amount to more than 25 billion euros due to the transition from paper to electronic document flow." Representatives of government agencies, business community and international organizations discussed in detail the development of unmanned systems, the introduction of paperless technologies, the possibilities of smart transport systems, the requirements for international transport corridors, as well as the economic and social effect of their implementation. At the end of the discussion, Rustan Jenalinov noted that "for ten years, the EAEU's practical case for digitalization has been evolving from the establishment of information exchange between market participants and data exchange in business processes to the creation of digital ecosystems, technology platforms, the use of electronic documents and artificial intelligence to address ambitious tasks that require the analysis of large amounts of data, accounting or calculations."
27 Jun 2025 Eurasian Economic Commission and CIS CTM Executive Committee signed Cooperation Plan in Transport and Logistics The Eurasian Economic Forum in Minsk featured a milestone event for the integration of Eurasian transport systems: the signing of the Cooperation Plan in the field of transport, infrastructure, logistics and development of international transport corridors between the Eurasian Economic Commission and the Executive Committee of the Coordinating Transport Meeting of the Participating States of the Commonwealth of Independent States for the period until 2030. The document was signed by Arzybek Kozhoshev, Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure of the Eurasian Economic Commission, and Gennady Bessonov, Chairman of the CIS CTM Executive Committee. "The document lays a solid foundation for systemic engagement. Synchronized efforts in the field of transport and infrastructure in the EAEU and the Commonwealth are in the interests of all parties. Indeed, making transport a driver of economic development, commerce and social welfare is a common goal. The plan until 2030 sets a clear vector for this work," Arzybek Kozhoshev outlined. The Cooperation Plan establishes specific areas and activities for joint work of the EEC and the CIS CTM Executive Committee. Its purpose is to enable sustainable and efficient development of transportation systems, competitiveness and mutual compatibility in the Eurasian space, which is critical for accelerating economic growth of the EAEU and CIS countries.
27 Jun 2025 Results of 2024 natural monopolies regulation presented at SEEC meeting At the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, the Heads of EAEU States were presented with a review report on the results of the work done in 2024 in the field of regulating natural monopoly entities. The document reflects the work of the Eurasian Economic Union countries, including the results of monitoring changes and additions to the regulatory framework of the EAEU States in the field of natural monopolies for compliance with the principles and rules established by the Treaty on the Union. The document also includes the results of lawmaking activities of the EAEU countries and measures of natural monopoly entities to apply energy efficient technologies. The report is prepared by the Eurasian Economic Commission on an annual basis jointly with the regulators of the Union States in accordance with paragraph 20, subparagraph 5 of the Protocol on Common Principles and Rules for Regulating Natural Monopolies (Annex No. 20 to the Treaty on the EAEU).  
26 Jun 2025 Arzybek Kozhoshev, "Today, transport is a basic condition for access to work, education, social life" The impact of transport integration on sustainable development in Eurasia was the main topic of the session "Sustainable Transport in the Eurasian Region: Mobility, Multimodality and Digitalization". The event was held in Minsk as part of the 4th Eurasian Economic Forum. "Transport and infrastructure should be accessible to all segments of the population, including residents of remote areas, with fair fees," said Arzybek Kozhoshev, Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure of the Eurasian Economic Commission. During the presentations, the development of digital technologies, infrastructure, international transport corridors, container and multimodal transportation was discussed in detail. The discussion also covered the issues of energy efficiency, pollution reduction and transport congestion. The EEC Minister noted that "the EAEU is consistently and dynamically moving toward implementing the sustainable transport principles. The focus is on increasing the efficiency of the Union's transit utilization, developing smart transport systems and modernizing infrastructure." The discussion brought together representatives of government agencies, business community and international organizations. The session speakers were the heads of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia, the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Belarus, the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation and the Executive Committee of the Transportation Advisory Board of the CIS Member States, representatives of Iran. 
26 Jun 2025 Arzybek Kozhoshev held negotiations with Belarusian Energy Minister Denis Moroz Arzybek Kozhoshev, EEC Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure, held a working meeting with Denis Moroz, Minister of Energy of the Republic of Belarus, on the sidelines of the 4th Eurasian Economic Forum. During the negotiations, the two sides considered relevant matters of establishing and developing the common electric power market and the common gas market of the EAEU. The two sides noted that the leaders of the Eurasian Five countries have made a conceptual decision on the gas market and now the countries are tasked with preparing a plan for its development. It was also emphasized that in order to launch the common electric power market (CEPM), it is necessary to finalize the form of the accession agreement as soon as possible. This is the last document of the package required for the CEPM to operate. During the visit, the EEC delegation also visited the facilities of the united energy system of the Republic of Belarus, including in Brest, and explored the technology behind electric power generation, best practices and technologies. "Stable operation of the energy system in terms of ensuring the modernization of energy sources and grid infrastructure, in line with global trends and technologies, is the key to successful functioning of the Union's common electric power market," noted Arzybek Kozhoshev. 
26 Jun 2025 EAEU countries' transport ministers discussed preparation of strategic documents On June 26, on the sidelines of the EEF 2025, the Council of Heads of Authorized Authorities in the Field of Transport of the Eurasian Economic Union reviewed the implementation of the Main Directions and Stages of the Coordinated Transport Policy of the EAEU countries. Arzybek Kozhoshev, EEC Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure, participated in the meeting. The implementation of the document is based on road maps for three-year periods. Arzybek Kozhoshev noted that in October 2024, the Heads of Government already approved the road map for the next three years, instructing to address the possibilities to expand the list of activities in this document. As a result of the negotiations, it was decided to supplement the road map with activities related to cooperation on professional training and competence development. The EEC Minister informed the Council of Heads about the results of coordinating the measures to be implemented for building the transport and logistics potential in accordance with the Eurasian Economic Path Declaration on Further Development of Economic Processes within the EAEU until 2030 and for the period until 2045. Arzybek Kozhoshev noted that in the draft road map for implementing the Declaration, 20 or about 91% of the 22 mechanisms have been agreed upon. There remain fundamental differences of principle on two issues concerning the long-term perspective of liberalizing air transport services and road freight transportation. The meeting reviewed the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan for Developing Eurasian Transport Corridors, in particular, the measures being implemented to develop certain sections of Eurasian transport corridors, identify and eliminate bottlenecks. In the context of the digital agenda, the meeting considered the issues of transport digitalization, the use of highly automated unmanned and autonomous vehicles, information support of transport (automobile) control at the EAEU external border, in particular, the degree of readiness of national systems to conduct technological testing within the framework of the common process No. 46 and their launch in commercial operation in an integrated format. Its main task is to improve the procedures of transport control of trucks crossing the external border of the Union. The introduction of this process should improve the efficiency of the national authorized authorities responsible for the controlling cargo flows entering the EAEU. The meeting participants discussed the schedule of events in the field of transport on the sidelines of international platforms: in the framework of the Transport Week in the Republic of Kazakhstan, at the International Transport and Logistics Forum in St. Petersburg, as well as during the Eurasia Days at the UN headquarters in Geneva. As part of the events taking place in Minsk, members of the Council of Heads took part in panel sessions of the Eurasian Economic Forum.
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