ArmInfo. The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission has submitted a draft Agreement on Coordinated Approaches to Combat Intellectual Property Rights Violations in the information and telecommunications network "Internet" to the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union for the  internal procedures required for signature.

ArmInfo. A meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on Free Economic Zones (FEZ) was held at the Ministry of Economy, chaired by Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan.

ArmInfo. During a joint meeting, Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan and the  Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Minister for Integration and Macroeconomics, Daniyar Imanaliev, emphasized the significance of coordinated policies within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

ArmInfo.The share of Armenia's top 5 trading partners-Russia, China, the UAE, Iran, and Germany-decreased by 2025 to a combined 64% of total turnover,  amounting to $13.7 billion in absolute terms (compared to $21.8 billion, or 72%, in 2024). Four of them reduced their volumes year-on-year: Russia by 38.3%, China by 6.5%, the UAE by 60%, and Germany by 2.5%. A year ago, Russia, the UAE, and China demonstrated significant growth, while Germany experienced a more pronounced decline.

ArmInfo.The transactions involving precious metals and stones in Armenia's foreign trade have started  to decline since 2025, accounting for 26% of the total volume for the year ($5.5 billion), compared to 51% ($15.4 billion) in 2024.

ArmInfo. The EAEU customs and legal system will be implemented along the "Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity" (TRIPP) highway and in Armenia, as stated by Eduard Hakobyan, Chairman of the RA State Revenue  Committee (SRC), at a press conference on February 10.

ArmInfo.  The State Revenue Committee (SRC) of Armenia is proposing amendments to the Tax Code that will address issues facing businesses regarding value-added tax  (VAT) and income tax payments.

ArmInfo. The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission has approved the draft Agreement on Electronic Commerce in Goods in the Eurasian Economic Union and  has sent it to member states for the internal procedures necessary  for the document's signing.

ArmInfo. The highest rates of construction work in the EAEU countries are observed in Armenia and Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the press service of the  Eurasian Economic Integration Department of the First Department of CIS Countries at the Russian MFA.

ArmInfo. On January 20, the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) approved an updated list of standards and research methods for the EAEU technical regulation "On the Safety of Natural Fuel Gas Prepared for Transportation and/or Use." According to the EEC press service, the  update is essential for maintaining a current evidence base for technical regulations, specifically aligning with the ongoing program  to develop unified interstate standards.

ArmInfo.  Armenia desires to become a full member of the European Union and will remain in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) until compatibility issues arise.  Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this on January 14 on  the sidelines of the 15th Security Forum "Armenia and the World at  the Crossroads of Risks and Opportunities."

ArmInfo. Armenia plans to establish rules for calculating and paying VAT in transactions involving the supply of goods to individuals through EAEU electronic platforms. At its January 14 meeting, the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia's Committee on Economic Affairs issued a positive  opinion on the amendments to the Tax Code submitted by the RA government.

ArmInfo.The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission adopted a number of decisions establishing the conditions and rules for the import of e-commerce goods purchased by individuals on foreign marketplaces.

ArmInfo. The State Revenue Committee (SRC) of Armenia reports that, in accordance with the Law "On Amendments to the Tax Code of the Republic of Armenia" dated  December 17, 2025, the import or sale of electric vehicles in the  republic is exempt from value-added tax (VAT).

ArmInfo.  During a meeting on "Digitalization of Healthcare in the EAEU Member States," Armenian Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan expressed her readiness to implement joint projects and exchange experiences with partners to make the  healthcare of the future accessible to all.

ArmInfo.  Armenia hopes that Russia will restore the railway lines connecting it with Nakhichevan, Azerbaijan, and Turkey as soon as possible. Armenian Prime Minister  Nikol Pashinyan told reporters this during a briefing, commenting on  the agenda of his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

ArmInfo.  "Online as at home: know your rights, buy wisely" - this topic has been approved by the Eurasian Economic Commission as a priority for work in the  Eurasian Economic Union in 2026. The EEC Board adopted a  corresponding recommendation for Union countries at its meeting on  December 24. According to the Commission's press service, the chosen  topic will draw further public attention to the problems of  interaction between consumers and entrepreneurs in the digital space  and will help strengthen trust between them.

ArmInfo.  At a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in St. Petersburg, the heads of state of the Eurasian Economic Union approved a policy document  outlining the objectives and directions of the EAEU's foreign trade  policy until 2030. These approaches include principles and  instruments of cooperation, as well as country priorities, according  to the press service of the Eurasian Economic Commission.

ArmInfo.During his speech at the expanded meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in St. Petersburg, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan  once again thanked Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev (Azerbaijan is not a member of the EAEU - ed.).  Note, that since October of this year, when Baku lifted restrictions on cargo transit to Armenia, Pashinyan has never missed an opportunity to express gratitude to Aliyev for this decision. Words of gratitude were also expressed on the sidelines of the EAEU on December 11.

ArmInfo.  Relations between Armenia and Kazakhstan are currently at a very high level.  However, mutual trade volumes remain  insignificant, as stated by  Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during  a press-briefing on  December 18.