Ambassador of Kazakhstan: priorities for development of Eurasian integration proposed by Armenia will allow us to intensify mutually  beneficial cooperation within EAEU

ArmInfo. Over the past ten years, the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has transformed into an  important and promising integration association in the international space.  Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Armenia Bolat Imanbayev stated  at the tenth anniversary annual meeting of the Eurasian Expert Club  entitled "Armenia in the EAEU: realities and prospects of Eurasian economic integration."

He drew attention to the fact that during this period, more than one thousand regulations were adopted regulating trade and economic activities within the EAEU.

"The high level of integration interaction is supported by the joint  implementation of large infrastructure projects, the development of  industrial cooperation and the formation of a common services market.  In this short period by historical standards, Kazakhstan's trade  turnover with the countries participating in the integration  association increased 1.7-fold, reaching $28.5 billion, and exports  by more than than twice as much. Cooperation within the EAEU  contributes to the progressive development of the economy of  Kazakhstan. Our country also attaches great importance to the  development of cooperation within the EAEU," the diplomat added.

Imanbayev pointed out the importance of ensuring a unified  systemically functioning barrier-free internal market, eliminating  the practice of applying hidden restrictions.  "It is also necessary  to create conditions for the active entry of Eurasian products into  foreign markets and ensure unhindered transit of goods to third  countries," the diplomat continued, pointing out the need to ensure  transport sustainability with foreign countries.

Imanbayev named the modernization and expansion of transport and  logistics infrastructure, as well as deepening industrial cooperation  and ensuring food security, as a priority area of activity within the  EAEU.

"It is very important that the issue of food security is among the  priorities of the Armenian presidency in the EAEU," continued the  Ambassador of Kazakhstan.

At the same time, he stated that in just 10 years of the existence of  the EAEU, the member states have achieved impressive results in all  areas. "Indicators, specific figures indicate mutually beneficial  cooperation of all EAEU member countries. But, taking into account  the enormous potential of the EAEU, even more remains to be done,"  the diplomat said.

In conclusion, Imanbayev wished success to the Armenian presidency in  the EAEU. "I am confident that the priorities for the development of  Eurasian integration proposed by the Government of Armenia will allow  us to intensify mutually beneficial cooperation within the framework  of this association. Kazakhstan intends to continue to support  economic integration based on the principles of equality and mutually  beneficial partnership," the Ambassador of Kazakhstan concluded.