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30 May 2025 EEC discussed issues of improving EAEU customs regulation On April 30, the Eurasian Economic Commission held a meeting of the high-level Working Group on improving customs regulation chaired by Ruslan Davydov, the EEC Minister in charge of Customs Cooperation. It discussed amendments to the Customs Code of the Eurasian Economic Union concerning the simplified movement of containers across the EAEU customs border. The issues of increasing the efficiency of applying the customs transit procedure, as well as the exchange of information on fish catches and fish products were considered. The Working Group participants agreed to continue discussing the most sensitive issues. The next face-to-face meeting of the Working Group is scheduled to be held in May this year.
30 May 2025 Maxim Ermolovich: "Meetings of regional competition organizations help develop more efficient competition policy around the world" The Eurasian Economic Commission, with the support of the Egyptian Competition Authority, held a working meeting of representatives of regional competition organizations in Cairo. It was attended by Maxim Ermolovich, the EEC Minister in charge of Competition and Antitrust Regulation. Such events, which have become traditional on the initiative of the EEC specialized unit, help international regional organizations cooperate constructively on relevant matters and share experience. The focus of the fifth meeting was on practices for efficient competition regulation. "We promote the benefits of regional cooperation, strengthen and expand interregional dialogue, adapt best competitive practices to the needs of each region and generate new ideas, which ultimately leads to a more efficient competitive policy around the world," believes Maxim Ermolovich. The EEC will continue to hold meetings of regional competition organizations. The fifth meeting was attended by the Chairman of the Egyptian Competition Authority, representatives of UNCTAD, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, the East African Community, the West African Economic and Monetary Union, the Economic Community of West African States, the Arab Competition Network, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, BRICS and the Caribbean Community.
16 May 2025 Andrey Aksenov appointed Deputy Director of EEC Financial Policy Department Andrey Aksenov was born in 1973 in Minsk. In 1995, he graduated from the Belarusian State University with a degree in Radiophysics and Electronics; in 1996, he retrained at the Belarusian State University with a degree in Economic Cybernetics. He started his career in 1995 at the Interbank Currency Exchange of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus, having worked his way up from an assistant analyst of the financial market to head of the stock department. From 1999 to 2016, he held senior management positions at the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange JSC. From January 2017 to July 2019, he held senior management positions in the Securities Department of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Belarus. From August 2019 to May 2025, he was Director of the Republican Central Securities Depository Republican Unitary Enterprise. In 2023, he graduated from the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Belarus, specializing in Public Administration of the National Economy. He has taken a number of courses and trainings on the financial market structure in various countries (Germany, Austria, Turkiye, Czech Republic, Poland). A holder of certificates of honor and letters of gratitude from the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Belarus, the Securities Committee under the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus, the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange JSC. On May 12, 2025, he was appointed Deputy Director of the Financial Policy Department of the Eurasian Economic Commission.
16 May 2025 Arzybek Kozhoshev: "Transport and logistics are key elements of sustainable Eurasian integration" During the plenary session of the 12th Global Logistics Conference in Dubai (UAE), Arzybek Kozhoshev, Minister in charge of Transport and Infrastructure of the Eurasian Economic Commission, made a report outlining the priorities for developing the transport and logistics space of the Eurasian Economic Union. The Minister emphasized that given the changes in the global economy, sustainable logistics chains, infrastructure interconnectivity and the digital transformation of the transport industry are of particular importance. These areas become the basis for enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's Member economies and their integration into the world markets. "Today, more than ever, concerted decisions and investment in infrastructure are needed. The establishment of efficient, seamless and digital logistics routes is a priority for both the EAEU and our partners," the Minister noted. Arzybek Kozhoshev also presented information on the ongoing work of the EEC in the field of transport and logistics, as well as the EAEU institutional initiatives: the introduction of electronic consignment notes (e-CMRs), the development of smart transport systems, the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan for Developing Eurasian Transport Corridors. "Transport and logistics are the development driver of the modern world. Their reliability defines not only the speed of delivery, but also the stability of economies, food and industrial security and trust between countries," Arzybek Kozhoshev emphasized. The Minister expressed readiness to deepen the dialogue with partners to strengthen the global logistics architecture.
16 May 2025 EEC delegation laid floral tributes at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier On May 16, Bakytzhan Sagintaev, Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission, the EEC Ministers, Heads of Secretariats and Department Directors took part in the wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Alexander Garden in Moscow.
16 May 2025 Goar Barseghyan proposed systemic dialogue between EAEU and BRICS to develop cooperation in industry On May 15, Goar Barseghyan, Minister in charge of Industry and Agriculture of the Eurasian Economic Commission, spoke at the panel session BRICS and International Institutions: Joining Efforts towards Sustainable Future at the BRICS Women's Entrepreneurship Forum. The session focused on the integration of the BRICS agenda with those of the EAEU, UNIDO, SCO, ASEAN, Mercosur and other international organizations. Goar Barseghyan has noted that developing systemic dialogue with the BRICS countries as one of the engines in the new configuration of the global economy is among the main priorities of the Commission. "With this in mind, I propose to set about establishing a systemic dialogue between the Union with BRICS in order to develop cooperation in the field of industry," the EEC Minister emphasized. The Forum was attended by heads of international organizations and the business community from more than 30 countries.
15 May 2025 Arzybek Kozhoshev met with Grace Sun, President of Global Logistics Alliance On the sidelines of the 12th Global Logistics Conference, being held in Dubai (UAE) on May 15-18, Arzybek Kozhoshev, Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure of the Eurasian Economic Commission, held a working meeting with Grace Sun, President of the Global Logistics Alliance. During the meeting, the two sides discussed issues of cooperation in the field of transport and outlined important areas of further cooperation, noting that the traditional platform of the Conference contributes to the development of Eurasian transport corridors and the implementation of priority integration infrastructure projects in the field of EAEU transport. "The Eurasian Economic Commission is open to dialogue, partnership and exchange of experience. We invite you to cooperate actively both at the level of strategic initiatives and within specific projects," noted Arzybek Kozhoshev. The two sides also discussed the possibility of holding the next Global Logistics Conference in Astana (Republic of Kazakhstan) with the involvement of interested government agencies, international organizations and the business community.
15 May 2025 Bakytzhan Sagintaev held negotiations with Svetlana Gusar, Board Chair of Eurasian Reinsurance Company Bakytzhan Sagintaev, Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission, held a working meeting with Svetlana Gusar, Chair of the Board of the Eurasian Reinsurance Company (ERC). During the meeting they discussed issues of cooperation in the field of insurance activities for the promotion of trade of the Eurasian Economic Union countries. The two sides agreed to further pursue working contacts and develop practical interaction.  The ERC was established by the EAEU countries on the basis of the Agreement on the Incorporation of the Eurasian Reinsurance Company dated October 20, 2022 (entered into force on November 22, 2023).
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