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11 Nov 2025 EEC discussed innovative pharmaceutical development Manufacture of pharmaceutical substances, digital transformation and general innovative pharmaceutical development in the Eurasian Economic Union were the key discussion topics at the seminar "Development Paths of the EAEU Pharmaceutical Industry" chaired by Gohar Barseghyan, the EEC Minister in charge of Industry and Agriculture, at the Eurasian Economic Commission's headquarters. "For long-term success, it is necessary to develop a conceptual understanding of further steps to improve the pharmaceutical industry of the EAEU countries. The development vector should be directed not just at substituting this or that product in a relatively short time span but at enabling a technological shift and creating new competences in the Union," Gohar Barseghyan mentioned. Alexey Kedrin, Chairman of the Board of the EAEU Association of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, stressed the importance of modernizing the industry that at times faces a range of constraints lowering its competitiveness. The key questions raised at the seminar by business representatives covered digital pharmaceutical engineering, prospects for localizing the manufacture of substances, elimination of obstacles to promoting international cooperation across the EAEU. The main findings and proposals voiced during the seminar will be taken into account in further work of the Commission's Industrial Unit. The event was attended by heads of enterprises that are major manufacturers of medicines, industry clusters and associations, innovative companies, national regulatory authorities of the Union countries, as well as Cuban pharmaceutical representatives.

11 Nov 2025 EEC presented its digital transformation activities at international trade conference Konstantin Begidzhanov, Deputy Director of the Eurasian Economic Commission's Trade Policy Department, took part in the plenary session "The Future of International Trade: Russia in the Context of Changing Global Rules and Digital Platforms" during the annual conference "International Trade in the 21st Century: from WTO Rules to Digital Ecosystems." In his speech, he presented the key priorities of the Eurasian Economic Union's digital transformation, told about preferential agreements the EAEU concluded with third countries and the work with promising partners including Egypt, India and Indonesia. Successful completion of negotiations with the said states will enable a significant increase in the share of preferential trade turnover in foreign trade activities. "Under the agreements being concluded by the EAEU, special attention is paid to trade facilitation and automation, which directly lowers the costs for businesses and increases the predictability of supplies. There is ongoing work both under the tariff agreements and in terms of non-tariff interaction: customs procedures, phytosanitary and veterinary measures, electronic data flow," Konstantin Begidzhanov highlighted. Strategically looking forward, the Union will create a unified digital trade and transport platform integrated in international supply chains. This will not only improve transparency of mutual trade but also ensure compatibility with main trading partners.

07 Nov 2025 Andrey Slepnev discussed work on trade agreement with Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar Andrey Slepnev, Minister in charge of Trade of the Eurasian Economic Commission, held a meeting with Vinay Kumar, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to Russia. The two sides discussed enhancing the economic interaction between the Eurasian Economic Union and India, including the work on a Free Trade Agreement. At the moment, there are active preparations for the first round of negotiations to conclude a preferential trade agreement. "Trade and economic ties between the EAEU and India remain strong. Abolishing duties in mutual trade will further contribute to unlocking the existing potential for interaction," Andrey Slepnev stressed.

07 Nov 2025 Igor Starovoytov appointed Deputy Director of EEC Integration Development Department Igor Starovoytov was born in 1969 in Iolotan, Turkmenistan. In 1993, he graduated from Belarusian State University, and in 2006, from the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Belarus. From 1998 to 2025, he served in the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Belarus where he rose through the ranks from Lead Specialist to Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Belarus. Since November 5, 2025 he was appointed Deputy Director of the Eurasian Economic Commission's Integration Development Department.

05 Nov 2025 Arzybek Kozhoshev met with Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure A working meeting between Arzybek Kozhoshev, the EEC Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure, and Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of the United Arab Emirates, was held at the ADIPEC energy forum in Abu Dhabi, the UAE.

05 Nov 2025 Arzybek Kozhoshev: "The energy sector is one of the main directions for developing integration within the EAEU" This was stated by Arzybek Kozhoshev, the EEC Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure, at the 29th ADIPEC International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference 2025 in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates.

05 Nov 2025 Eurasian Economic Commission plans cooperating with UAE on transport, infrastructure and logistics digitalization On November 5 in Abu Dhabi (the UAE), Arzybek Kozhoshev, the EEC Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure, held a working meeting with Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of Abu-Dhabi Ports Group. During the negotiations the two sides discussed long-term cooperation prospects. .  

01 Nov 2025 Georgy Arzumanyan: "Leasing is not just a way to upgrade machinery and equipment but a strategic integration tool" Georgy Arzumanyan, Deputy Director of the Eurasian Economic Commission's Industrial Policy Department, spoke at the plenary session "Leasing 2.0: a State Tool for Upgrading Fixed Assets and a National Project Driver." The event was held as part of the 2nd All-Russian Leasing Conference "Leasing Calls! Industry Transformation Amid New Challenges."

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