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29 Apr 2025 EEC and Government of Jordan to intensify interaction under memorandum of cooperation Prospects for trade and economic dialogue between the Eurasian Economic Commission, the Eurasian Economic Union Member States and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan were discussed by Mikael Belluyan, Director of the EEC Integration Development Department, and Khalid Abdullah Shawabka, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the Russian Federation. Mikael Belluyan confirmed that the EEC supports the earlier proposals made by the Jordanian party to intensify the work, including under the Memorandum of Cooperation. The Director of the EEC Department initiated the first meeting of the joint working group in 2025, the agenda of which is proposed to include practical issues of intensifying trade and economic cooperation and shaping a joint action plan. Such events could be sectoral seminars on the Eurasian economic agenda for representatives of Jordanian official circles and business community. Khalid Abdullah Shawabka supported these proposals, adding that the Jordanian party is open for interaction and EEC initiatives and is ready to engage in them at a high level. The meeting participants agreed to address the issues of intensifying cooperation; for this purpose it is planned to establish interaction between the EEC and the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Jordan. Mikael Belluyan invited the Jordanian Ambassador to Russia to participate in the Eurasian Economic Forum to be held in Minsk in June 2025. The Memorandum of Cooperation between the EEC and the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan was concluded in 2017. According to the document, the parties intend to cooperate in such areas as regional economic integration; analysis of economic development and macroeconomic situation; customs regulation; technical regulation; application of sanitary, veterinary and phytosanitary quarantine measures; finance; transportation; energy; the agricultural sector; competition policy and antitrust regulation; industry; intellectual property; information technology; trade in services and investments; business development; public procurement; other areas of mutual interest.
29 Apr 2025 EEC discussed mechanisms of interstate cooperation in pedigree livestock breeding within EAEU As part of the international exhibition AGROBRICS+ within MVC: Cereals-Mixed Feed-Veterinary, the Agricultural Policy Department of the Eurasian Economic Commission held a round table On the Establishment of the Centers of Expertise in Cattle Breeding. Representatives of public authorities, business unions, research institutions of the Eurasian Economic Union countries with the participation of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations discussed the most important areas and mechanisms of interstate cooperation to expand the use of technology to predict the breeding value of farm animals, including on the basis of genomic analysis. The concepts and models of the Eurasian genomic selection system proposed by the speakers and supported by the discussion participants, as well as approaches to joint selection and genetic research and exchange of experience can be implemented in the framework of coordination and analytical support of selection and breeding through Eurasian centers of competence in pedigree livestock breeding. "The results of the round table will be the subject of the Commission's further consideration and elaboration of agreed mechanisms of interstate cooperation for sustainable development of livestock breeding in the Union states based on wide introduction of genomic selection and highly effective reproductive technologies," summarized Naira Karapetyan, Director of the EEC Agricultural Policy Department.
29 Apr 2025 EEC discussed problems and joint actions to develop digital economy in EAEU agricultural sector The headquarters of the Eurasian Economic Commission hosted a round table dedicated to developing digital economy in the agricultural sector of the Eurasian Economic Union. Naira Karapetyan, Director of the EEC Agricultural Policy Department, spoke about the establishment of a digital ecosystem within the framework of the EAEU integrated information system, touching upon the issues of data exchange on varieties of agricultural plants, breeding animals and selection achievements, as well as an interactive agricultural industry map. "From June 1, 2026, the practical implementation of the Agreement on the Rules of Release (Issue), Circulation and Redemption of Warehouse Certificates for Agricultural Products will start, which will give a new impetus to the development of agricultural e-commerce," Naira Karapetyan informed the round table participants. The round table participants shared their experience in implementing digital solutions in crop and livestock production, including precision farming technologies, farm automation, etc. The event reaffirmed the importance of the digital transformation of the EAEU agricultural sector and the need for joint efforts of the Member States to create an efficient ecosystem to improve the competitiveness of this economic sector. The round table was attended by representatives of the ministries of agriculture, businesses of the EAEU countries and international experts.
29 Apr 2025 Gohar Barseghyan: "EAEU countries are actively developing cooperation ties with the Republic of Uzbekistan" On April 28-29 in Tashkent, Gohar Barseghyan, Minister in charge of Industry and Agriculture of the Eurasian Economic Commission, took part in the opening ceremony of the INNOPROM. Central Asia international industrial exhibition. The key event of the exhibition was the plenary session "Strategic Industrial Partnership in Central Asia: Regional Integration Based on Advanced Technologies", where Gohar Barseghyan made a report on the priorities of industrial cooperation of the Eurasian Economic Union states and the prospects for developing cooperative ties with Uzbek enterprises. "The EAEU countries are actively developing cooperation ties with the Republic of Uzbekistan. There may be promising joint projects in machine building, aircraft construction, chemical and light industry. Both the EAEU countries and Uzbekistan are interested in their implementation and increasing output in these areas," Gohar Barseghyan noted. On the sidelines of the exhibition Gohar Barseghyan held a working meeting with Ersaiyn Nagaspaev, Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan. They discussed promising areas of cooperation within the EAEU. Besides, Gohar Barseghyan paid a visit to Tashtib-Tex LLC, an enterprise of Tashkent Textile Combine, to discuss issues related to the development of cooperation in light industry and within the framework of implementing the Joint Action Plan of the EEC and the Government of Uzbekistan for 2024-2026.
29 Apr 2025 Six BRICS countries entered third Green Eurasia Climate Competition April 30 is the last day of accepting entries for the third international Green Eurasia climate competition organized by the Eurasian Economic Commission and the Agency for Strategic Initiatives to Promote New Projects. To date, documents have been received from all five countries of the Eurasian Economic Union, as well as from such key EAEU trading partners as China, India, Iran and Uzbekistan. In addition, entries were submitted by representatives of South Africa, Ethiopia, Bulgaria, Moldova, Tajikistan and Senegal, significantly expanding the geography of the competition. "I would also like to point out the qualitative improvement in the entries coming in this year. It will not be easy for the experts and the competition board to choose the best: almost all projects look worthy to qualify for the highest places and to be scaled up globally," mentioned Andrey Slepnev, the EEC Minister in charge of Trade. The award ceremony for the winners and runners-up, as well as presentations of their projects, will be held as part of the Eurasian Economic Forum in Minsk, timed to coincide with the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting.
28 Apr 2025 EEC and Egyptian Competition Authority Signed Memorandum of Understanding As part of his working visit to Egypt on April 28, Maxim Ermolovich, Minister in charge of Competition and Antitrust Regulation of the Eurasian Economic Commission, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on competition between the EEC and the Egyptian Competition Authority. The document is aimed at joint work in the field of competition policy and antitrust regulation in order to strengthen partnership in this area. The Memorandum contains specific forms of cooperation, including exchange of experience in competition investigations, commodity market studies, participation in joint events held by the EEC and the Egyptian Competition Authority, organization of joint meetings, consultations, thematic seminars and conferences. At the Memorandum signing ceremony Maxim Ermolovich noted, "We have previously established a practical dialogue with Egypt, which we have officially reinforced today. I would like to reiterate the Commission's readiness to implement the Memorandum provisions efficiently to enhance our productive interaction. Such a partnership is key to ensuring fair competition in our countries."
28 Apr 2025 EEC to study impact of artificial intelligence on competition in cross-border markets The impact of artificial intelligence on the state of competition in Eurasian cross-border markets was separately discussed at the meetings of the Headquarters for Joint Investigations of Antitrust Law Violations of the CIS Member States and the Interstate Council for Antimonopoly Policy (ICAP) with the participation of Sergei Maximov, Director of the Eurasian Economic Commission's Antitrust Regulation Department. The participants came to the conclusion that the EEC can address this topic in more detail with the authorized authorities, experts and business circles of the Eurasian Economic Union countries. Representatives of the Department also took part in a meeting of the BRICS Working Group for the Research of Competition Issues in the Digital Markets (BRICS+ format) where approaches to improve supervision over the activities of marketplaces and digital platforms were considered. In 2024, the Antitrust Regulation Department established common approaches to studying digital markets and e-platform activities. The results of this work were presented at the International Research-to-Practice Conference "Digital Markets in the EAEU: Relevant Matters of Research, Antitrust Regulation and Legal Support".
28 Apr 2025 Maxim Ermolovich, "The Egyptian Competition Authority has evolved into a strong regulator with multifaceted experience, competencies and professionalism" On April 28 in Cairo (Egypt), Maxim Ermolovich, Minister in charge of Competition and Antitrust Regulation of the Eurasian Economic Commission, took part in the conference "20 Years of the Egyptian Competition Authority: Milestones and Future Prospects". The event, held under the auspices of the Prime Minister of Egypt, brought together leaders from competition authorities, international organizations, public officers, and experts to discuss relevant matters and challenges in the field of competition policy. Maxim Ermolovich noted the high level of cooperation of the Eurasian Economic Union states with Egypt in the field of competition, touched upon the main achievements of the country in this area and emphasized the role of Egypt as one of the leaders in developing competitive partnership in the African region. The EEC Minister emphasized promising areas of cooperation with Egypt, such as exchange of legislative innovations, experience in conducting investigations into competition violations, commodity market research, including sectoral analysis, as well as stock trading. "We highly appreciate the achievements of our colleagues from Egypt and are interested in disseminating and possibly introducing or scaling up their unique experience of lawmaking and competition law enforcement," Maxim Ermolovich emphasized. The event included thematic sessions devoted to discussing the role of courts and parliaments in ensuring efficient competition law enforcement, as well as the impact of competition on economic growth and investment.  
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