On the second day of his visit to Kazakhstan, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will continue his work in Astana, where he is scheduled to hold a meeting with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Following these talks at the Akorda presidential residence, the head of the Russian cabinet will travel to Shymkent to participate in a session of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council.
The prime minister opened his working visit to the Central Asian republic yesterday with a meeting with his Kazakh counterpart, Olzhas Bektenov. Mishustin is now set to further his discussions with the country's leadership in the capital before heading south.
EAEU Intergovernmental Council
After concluding negotiations with the Kazakh leader, Mishustin will depart for Shymkent to attend the 46th meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council. This marks the first session of 2026, following the previous gathering held in Moscow on December 11, 2025. In 2026, Kazakhstan holds the presidency over the bodies of the Eurasian Economic Commission, including the Intergovernmental Council.
Mishustin and Bektenov held detailed discussions yesterday regarding the upcoming council agenda, according to Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk, a member of the Russian delegation. A primary topic was the preparation of a joint statement on the use of Artificial Intelligence within the EAEU. Overchuk noted that Russia supports Kazakhstan's initiatives in this field, viewing AI as vital for technological growth while emphasizing the importance of its safe implementation across the union's common market.
The broader agenda for the Shymkent meeting will focus on increasing integration among EAEU member states, with an emphasis on strengthening internal cooperation, improving customs administration, and fostering industrial collaboration. Participants will also discuss the development of integrated information systems, consumer rights protection, and the overall macroeconomic situation within the "five" member nations.
A central focus will remain on industrial cooperation, with plans to allocate union budget funding for joint projects in the agro-industrial complex. The council also expects to approve regulations for the formation and operation of Eurasian technological platforms. Additionally, the Eurasian Economic Commission will present a report on consumer protection efforts from 2022–2025 and an updated strategy extending to 2030, alongside an annual review of macroeconomic stability and proposals for sustainable economic development. Observer states of the EAEU are also expected to join the discussions.
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Based on materials from TASS