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15 Jul 2025 Andrey Slepnev: "The EAEU countries' Prime Ministers will consider a mid-term plan for developing and implementing approaches to regulate the climate agenda" A five-year plan for developing and implementing approaches to regulate the climate agenda within the Eurasian Economic Union, approved by the Heads of Governments in 2024, will be presented to the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in mid-August. "In particular, it is proposed to develop interstate standards in carbon regulation, as well as agreed decisions on accrediting relevant validation and verification bodies," told Andrey Slepnev, Minister in charge of Trade of the Eurasian Economic Commission    According to the EEC Minister, this will also entail taking measures to avoid barriers within the Union caused by the climate regulation of its Member States and engaging with third country partners on trade-related climate measures. The proposed measures, once approved by the Heads of Governments, will be included in the action plan for implementing the "Eurasian Economic Path" Declaration on Further Development of Economic Processes within the EAEU until 2030 and for the period until 2045.
15 Jul 2025 Bakytzhan Sagintaev conveyed birthday greetings to Ali Khamenei Bakytzhan Sagintaev, Chairman of the Eurasian Economic Commission's Board, conveyed birthday greetings to Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. "The EAEU countries highly appreciate the positive dynamics of developing cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran based on mutual respect and economic benefit," the congratulatory letter reads. On behalf of the EEC and in his own capacity, Bakytzhan Sagintaev wished Ali Khamenei good health, well-being and fulfilment of all contemplated plans for the benefit of Iran and its citizens.
15 Jul 2025 EEC monitored Union countries' legislative initiatives on labor migration The Eurasian Economic Commission's Board approbated the results of monitoring national legislative acts of the Eurasian Economic Union States in the field of labor migration for 2023-2024. According to the study, the number of labor migrants within the EAEU in 2024 increased by 2.98% compared to 2023. It also highlights that the Union countries continue to improve migration regulation, paying special attention to the rights of EAEU citizens and measures to counter illegal migration. "It is important that the Member States' legislative initiatives were in line with the provisions of the Treaty on the EAEU, clearly separating the rights of citizens of the Union and third countries. The above monitoring confirms that the countries are actively engaged in creating favorable environment for labor migrants within the Union, including digitalization of public services," mentioned Bakhyt Sultanov, the EEC Minister in charge of Economy and Financial Policy. The monitoring has shown that the Member States are implementing measures to attract highly qualified specialists and facilitate the stay of EAEU citizens in the host country. Among the main changes: liberalizing the rules of stay for labor migrants from the Union States, and strengthening supervision over illegal migration and security. The most significant changes took place in the legislation of the Russian Federation, where in 2024 the supervision over the stay of foreign citizens was strengthened, liability for violations of migration rules was increased, and the procedure for admission of migrants' children to general education institutions was adjusted. Following the monitoring, the parties noted the need to conduct a permanent analysis of the EAEU States' national legislation on labor migration with annual reports to the Union countries' competent authorities.
11 Jul 2025 Customs processing procedure encourages industrial cooperation and export of EAEU countries The application of the customs processing procedure in the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union stimulates the development of industrial cooperation and exports of the Member States. This was emphasized by Vitaly Vovk, Deputy Director of the Eurasian Economic Commission's Industrial Policy Department, at a seminar on this topic held at the EEC's venue. According to Vitaly Vovk, this customs procedure, which provides for the use of foreign goods with temporary exemption from customs duties and taxes, helps improve the Union's production processes and increase the competitiveness of goods. In fact, it is one of the important elements of the integration potential of the Eurasian Five countries. “In order for the Commission to implement the initiatives by the Heads of the Union States to develop their own competencies and technologies in the manufacture of high-tech products and increase their exports to third countries, we should make fuller use of our integration potential,” Vitaly Vovk noted. “This is necessary to consolidate efforts to develop industrial cooperation and create new efficient mechanisms for the output of competitive products”. The seminar paid special attention to the practical application of the customs processing procedure, administrative aspects of its implementation by the Union States' customs authorities, and advantages for manufacturers and exporters. Among the industries where this procedure is or may be actively applied are aircraft and shipbuilding, railway machinery, automotive industry, including engine manufacturing, metal industry, pharmaceuticals, woodworking, chemical industry, light industry and a number of others. The analysis of the dynamics of cooperative deliveries in these sectors indicates a significant potential for developing the EAEU industrial cooperation and the expansion of exports of high-tech products to third-country markets. The seminar was organized with the assistance of the Russian Export Center Group. It was attended by more than 130 representatives of authorized government bodies, organizations, industry associations, and businesses of the EAEU countries.
11 Jul 2025 EAEU countries developing industrial cooperation The meeting of the Eurasian Economic Commission's Advisory Committee on Industry chaired by the EEC line minister Goar Barseghyan considered a number of relevant matters of the real economy of the Eurasian Economic Union countries. In particular, the Commission's report on the results of monitoring the implementation of the Main Directions of Industrial Cooperation was approved, and the consolidated forecast balances of supply and demand of the EAEU States for the main types of industrial products for 2023 and 2024, as well as for two forecast periods – 2025 and 2026 – were agreed. The implementation of the supranational financial support mechanism for cooperative projects in the manufacturing industry was discussed. “The Committee Members discussed possible mechanisms for optimizing work in the field of industrial subsidies and adjusting certain provisions of the Treaty on the EAEU in terms of providing information on such planned subsidies,” Goar Barseghyan mentioned as well.
11 Jul 2025 EAEU countries discuss prospects for using and regulating unmanned aircraft systems in civil aviation The current state and prospects of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operation for civil purposes, and safety in the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) were discussed by the participants of the round table “Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Civil Aviation: Prospects, Challenges and Regulation”. The event chaired by Arzybek Kozhoshev, the EEC Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure, was held on July 10-11 at the Eurasian Economic Commission's headquarters. “Amid global digitalization and demand for efficient logistics solutions, unmanned technologies offer new opportunities to improve safety, reduce costs and expand transport functionality,” Arzybek Kozhoshev noted. The event also included an exchange of experience and international practice on regulating UAS activities in present-day realities. The representatives of international civil aviation organizations: the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) presented current topics and issues of international regulation. Following the event, a Resolution was prepared with conclusions and recommendations on harmonizing standard regulations on flight safety, the role of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, etc.
10 Jul 2025 Bakhyt Sultanov held negotiations on artificial intelligence and copyright Bakhyt Sultanov, Minister in charge of Economy and Financial Policy of the Eurasian Economic Commission, participated in a series of meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) at the WIPO headquarters in Geneva. They considered some issues related to developing artificial intelligence and improving legal regulation in the field of copyright protection, trademarks, geographical indications and other intellectual property objects. On the margins of the Assemblies, the EEC Minister held a meeting with Habib Assan, Director of the Department for Transition and Developed Countries at WIPO. The sides discussed the results of interaction between the Commission and WIPO within the previously reached arrangements. In particular, they confirmed the possibility of participation of WIPO representatives in the forthcoming International Anti-Counterfeiting Forum in October 2025, as well as possible participation of the Commission's representatives in the activities of WIPO Standing Committees and Working Groups. “In its work on establishing an efficient intellectual property system in the EAEU countries, the Commission relies on the extensive experience of WIPO as an international organization that facilitates the enforcement of intellectual property rights around the world,” Bakhyt Sultanov noted. Besides, the EEC Minister held a meeting with Alexei Kurman, Director General of the National Center for Intellectual Property of the Republic of Belarus, and Sholpan Abdreeva, Chairman of the Committee on Intellectual Property Rights of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The sides discussed building systematic interaction in the field of intellectual property, as well as promoting integration potential in accordance with the tasks facing the EAEU countries, including as part of implementing “The Eurasian Economic Path” Declaration. WIPO is a specialized agency of the UN system, having 194 Member States. WIPO's activities are dedicated to developing a balanced and efficient international intellectual property system. The Assemblies hold meetings on an annual basis to review the current global situation in the field of intellectual property. A Memorandum of Understanding between the EEC and WIPO was concluded in 2019.
10 Jul 2025 EAEU and Indonesia completed free trade negotiations Andrey Slepnev, Minister in charge of Trade of the Eurasian Economic Commission, and Airlangga Hartarto, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, announced the completion of negotiations on a free trade agreement. The dialogue between the parties took place via videoconferencing. “The Eurasian Economic Union continues to develop a network of economic partnerships with key friendly countries. And as you know, Indonesia is both a member of BRICS and one of the largest economies in Southeast Asia with a population approaching 300 mln people,” Andrey Slepnev noted. The EEC Minister reminded of the partner's traditional interest in cooperation with the Eurasian Five States. In particular, in 2023, a large-scale business dialogue “EAEU – Indonesia” was held within the framework of the 2nd Eurasian Economic Forum in Moscow. "In absolute terms, the reduction in duties will affect approximately 3 bln dollars of trade between the EAEU and Indonesia. We expect that trade turnover between our countries will double within the next 3-5 years after the agreement comes into effect. We expect a significant increase in deliveries to Indonesia of both agricultural and industrial goods," the EEC Minister in charge of Trade emphasized. According to Andrey Slepnev, the EAEU will have preferential access to the Indonesian market, for example, to such items as polymers, fertilizers, energy products, dump trucks, pipes, metals and non-ferrous metal products, a wide range of electrical and mechanical equipment. Besides, this involves supplies of wheat, flour, milk powder, confectionery products, halal cattle meat, and poultry meat. The agreement must undergo the necessary internal legal procedures prior to its signing.
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