ArmInfo.The Eurasian Economic Union is gradually completing the stage of formation and moving into the stage of unlocking its integration potential in the interests of creating a common economic space, sustainable economic growth, strengthening competitiveness and effectively promoting its economic interests in the international arena. Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan stated this on June 21 at an expanded meeting of the Intergovernmental Council of the EAEU countries in Minsk.
According to him, taking into account the new realities, there is a growing need to increase the close coordination of the EAEU member countries and actions as a foundation for the adaptation of the Union states to the modern conditions of the global economy. "In the context of modern economic challenges, one of the most important tasks remains to ensure the food security of our countries. At present, due to objective reasons, there are restrictions in the supply of certain types of agricultural products on the common agricultural market, which may adversely affect the stable functioning of agriculture in our countries, and, in general, the food supply of the Union", the head of the Armenian government said.
As he noted, in this regard, that the EAEU states need, first of all, to counteract risks on a collective basis, using the potential to develop consolidated and acceptable solutions to all parties, minimizing the possibility of food shortages.
Pashinyan noted that the cooperation of the EAEU countries within the Union is a priority area that allows building up traditional cooperation and creating new partnerships in order to realize the economic potential of the Union. "In this context, for the purpose of functioning of the Union's single market, I consider it important to remove obstacles in intra-trade, form new logistics chains for export and import, develop import substitution and further improve business conditions," the head of the Armenian government emphasized.
Referring to the experience of recent years, Pashinyan noted that a significant part of the obstacles faced by business is the result of the lack of unified, coordinated and systematic rules of activity. "Only readiness for cooperation, dialogue, openness and transparency can help maintain positive dynamics in this issue," the Prime Minister of Armenia said, emphasizing the importance of forming a single market for alcoholic beverages,.
Pashinyan also stressed that taking into account the lack of common borders with the EEU countries, the digitalization of the economy will save time and material resources for Armenia. Logistics is one of the areas requiring digital solutions. In this context, the head of government pointed to the need to develop transport infrastructure, establish multimodal centers and Eurasian transport corridors. "The Armenian side attaches importance to the development of dialogue and cooperation with China in the implementation of the One Belt One Road strategic initiative", the Prime Minister of Armenia stressed.
