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27 Jun 2025 Ruslan Davydov: "Digitalization is an objective necessity for efficient work of customs authorities" Prospects for digitalizing customs authorities were discussed during the round table "Digital Transformation of Customs Authorities in the Eurasian Economic Union", moderated by Ruslan Davydov, Minister in charge of Customs Cooperation of the Eurasian Economic Commission. The deputy heads of customs services of the EAEU countries shared their plans for further implementation of digital solutions in customs operations, expressing a common opinion on the importance of ensuring efficient and sustainable information exchange. Business community representatives shared the existing experience of digitalizing international shipping by different modes of transport and the process of interaction with government agencies, and while researchers spoke about proposals for participation in the process of digital transformation of customs authorities and shaping the digital architecture concept. Ruslan Davydov urged the round table participants to become more actively involved in the work at the EEC on developing digital solutions to improve customs administration and international logistics management.
26 Jun 2025 Ruslan Davydov, "Development of checkpoints on the customs border is the basis for expanding the transit potential of the Union" Ruslan Davydov, EEC Minister in charge of Customs Cooperation, held a round table "Development of Checkpoints on the Customs Border of the Eurasian Economic Union as a Basis for Expanding the Transit Potential of the Eurasian Economic Union" within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Forum. According to him, the governments of the EAEU countries face the task of developing the infrastructure of Eurasian transport and logistics routes and corridors at an accelerated pace. At the same time, special attention is paid to the development of the North-South and East-West international transport corridors. Checkpoints are key elements of international transport corridors, largely determining their capacity. "Modernization of border crossing points infrastructure, introduction of breakthrough technologies, integrated information systems, Internet of Things, big data and artificial intelligence technologies will enable accelerated passage of goods and transport organisations across the customs border, will contribute to the development of the Union's foreign trade," Ruslan Davydov stressed. The key task of the EEC in this area is to standardize technical requirements to the infrastructure of border crossing points, as well as its individual elements, and to synchronize the efforts of the parties to develop border crossing points on the EAEU common customs border. Representatives of customs administrations of the EAEU member countries, as well as business leaders shared their experience in the field of arranging and modernizing border crossing points, as well as plans and proposals for the introduction of breakthrough technologies in the operations of customs authorities on the border.
26 Jun 2025 Ruslan Davydov, "The Customs Union is the basis of the Eurasian Economic Union" Minsk hosted one of the main events of the Eurasian Economic Forum business program, the panel session "Integration Processes in the Field of Customs Regulation: Innovations and Economic Benefits". The session was moderated by Ruslan Davydov, EEC Minister in charge of Customs Cooperation. Together with the session participants — deputy heads of customs services of the EAEU Member States and business community representatives — he discussed the prospects of introducing innovations in the customs sector and their impact on the development of the Eurasian integration. Representatives of customs services shared the results of their work over the past 10 years of the EAEU existence, told about the plans to introduce advanced technologies in the daily activities of customs services, and business community representatives made specific proposals to improve the interaction between customs and businesses. "Of utmost importance for achieving the Eurasian integration goals in customs affairs is the coordinated joint work of the Commission and customs services of the EAEU member countries, aimed at creating comfortable conditions for the development of foreign economic activity of the Union, as well as a favorable business climate for bona fide participants of foreign economic activity," stressed Ruslan Davydov, EEC Minister in charge of Customs Cooperation.
20 Jun 2025 SPIEF 2025: possible ways of cooperation in customs field between EAEU and Europe discussed Possible prospects for cooperation in the field of customs between the Eurasian Economic Union and the European Union were discussed during the session Dialogue with Europe: Is There a Future? at the 28th St. Petersburg Economic Forum. Ruslan Davydov, Minister in charge of Customs Cooperation of the Eurasian Economic Commission, took part in the event. "Over the past three years, due to Western sanctions, the EU's share in the EAEU's foreign trade has more than halved and the European companies that left have been replaced by their competitors from other parts of the world," Ruslan Davydov noted. At the same time, he stressed that customs authorities should still be guided by the slogan of the World Customs Organization "Borders divide, Customs connects". The EEC Minister reminded that the common tasks of the global customs community include simplification of customs formalities, acceleration of border crossing, digitalization of customs activities. All these issues are discussed in the World Customs Organization, the UN Economic Commission for Europe and other multilateral formats. Ruslan Davydov urged representatives of the business community, including those representing the interests of European businesses, to become more actively involved in the comprehensive consideration of relevant customs matters in advisory bodies within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Commission.
20 Jun 2025 Ruslan Davydov: "Labelling and navigation seals are tools for regularizing the EAEU market" Ruslan Davydov, Minister in charge of Customs Cooperation of the Eurasian Economic Commission, spoke about the development of the labeling system in the Eurasian Economic Union, as well as the solutions that are being implemented and promising for market protection at the session The Social Impact of Labelling: Trust, Safety, Quality of Life, which was held as part of the SPIEF 2025 business program. According to the EEC Minister, the efficient integrated use of digital tools such as labelling and navigation seals, as well as a more detailed exchange of data between controlling authorities, will ensure transparency of the movement of goods from the moment of importation into the customs territory of the Union to the final consumer and will reduce the share of illegal turnover of products. In essence, these are tools for regularizing the EAEU market. Ruslan Davydov reminded that the Eurasian Economic Commission jointly with the Member States are working on the unification of requirements for arranging and equipping checkpoints on the Union customs border that are points of entry of foreign goods to the Union market. "Checkpoints should be equipped and modernized based on digitalization and application of breakthrough technologies, such as the Internet of Things, taking into account the best global practices," mentioned the Head of the Customs Unit of the Commission. The discussion participants agreed that the positive effect of labelling is obvious, and the expansion of its application will improve the quality of life in the EAEU.
19 Jun 2025 Ruslan Davydov: "New e-commerce rules in the EAEU lay a seamless path for consumers" At the SPIEF 2025, Ruslan Davydov, Minister in charge of Customs Cooperation of the Eurasian Economic Commission, took part in the session "Develop or Absorb? Global Digital Platforms and Their Impact on the Economies of Eurasia and the Global South". The session participants discussed digital platforms, which today are an important tool for economic and social development. Government agencies and businesses pay close attention to regulating their work and creating favorable conditions for their improvement. In his speech, the EEC Minister spoke about the establishment of common "rules of the game" in the e-commerce market by the Commission jointly with the Eurasian Economic Union countries. Creating a seamless journey­ for the end consumer is at the top of the agenda. The basis for such regulation will be a new chapter in the EAEU Customs Code, which is currently being ratified. Ruslan Davydov noted that the rules being developed should ensure the transparency of trade chains through the use of breakthrough digital technologies. For efficient implementation of the new regulation and timely adaptation to the new conditions, Ruslan Davydov urged the participants and guests of the session to maintain open dialogue in advisory bodies of the Commission's Customs Unit. The session was attended by Maxim Reshetnikov, Minister of Economic Development of Russia, and Alexey Repik, Chairman of Business Russia, and Robert Mirzoyan, CEO of RWB.  
11 Jun 2025 Customs cooperation between EAEU countries discussed in Yerevan Ruslan Davydov, Minister in charge of Customs Cooperation of the Eurasian Economic Commission, held a meeting with Mher Grigoryan, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. They discussed relevant matters of customs regulation in the Eurasian Economic Union, such as the introduction of the EAEU unified customs transit system, simplification of customs border crossings, as well as prospects for its improvement. The sides highlighted the importance of constructive interaction to ensure the unity of customs administration across the Union. During his working visit, Ruslan Davydov also held a working meeting with Eduard Akopian, Chairman of the State Revenue Committee of the Republic. The Head of the Commission's Customs Unit and his colleagues discussed in detail the use of promising technologies in the customs sphere, the exchange of customs information, customs value control, implementing the Agreement on the Unified Customs Transit System, and using navigation seals to monitor traffic, as well as plans for further work.
04 Jun 2025 Ruslan Davydov spoke to businesses about key aspects of EAEU customs regulation Ruslan Davydov, Minister in charge of Customs Cooperation of the Eurasian Economic Commission, held a working meeting with representatives of member companies of the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia and the Pacific-Eurasian Business Alliance. He spoke about the prospects for implementing customs regulation of cross-border Internet trade, the introduction of navigation seals to track shipments across the Eurasian Economic Union, as well as the work to expand simplifications for authorized economic operators. The meeting participants considered proposals to improve the EAEU legislation in the field of customs regulation. According to the EEC Minister, this discussion is important for creating a favorable business environment and increasing the competitiveness of enterprises from the Union countries. Ruslan Davydov called for more active participation in the meetings of the working bodies functioning within the Commission's Customs Cooperation Unit, and invited the attendees to take part in the Customs Cooperation Unit's events at the Eurasian Economic Forum, which will be held on June 26-27 in Minsk.
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