A meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council, featuring Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, is set to take place in Moscow.
During the session, the prime ministers of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries plan to discuss further integration efforts. According to the Russian government’s press service, special attention will be given to strengthening cooperation in energy, industrial development, and expanding e-commerce.
Additionally, the participants will exchange views on proposed amendments to the procedures for selecting joint cooperative projects in industrial sectors and providing financial support for their implementation.
This upcoming gathering marks the 41st meeting since the EAEU’s establishment on January 1, 2015, and the fourth meeting in 2024. The previous session was held on October 1 in Yerevan. Armenia currently chairs the EAEU, with Belarus set to take over in 2025.
The Intergovernmental Council comprises the heads of government from Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia. Its responsibilities include implementing decisions made by the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, overseeing the enforcement of the EAEU Treaty, issuing directives to the Eurasian Economic Commission, and managing other duties.
Meeting with CIS Colleagues
The day before, Prime Minister Mishustin chaired a session of the CIS Council of Heads of Government at the Congress Center of Bauman Moscow State Technical University, with Russia holding the presidency in 2024.
In his remarks, Mishustin highlighted preliminary outcomes of Russia’s chairmanship, emphasizing the country's focus on implementing the first phase of the CIS Economic Development Strategy. Efforts include ensuring food and energy security, expanding industrial cooperation, and pursuing other key objectives.
He also reminded his counterparts about preparations for the international music contest “Intervision” and extended an invitation for all CIS countries to participate.
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Based on materials from TASS