The EEU is entering the stage of revealing its integration potential for the benefit of creating a common economic space and sustainable economic growth. Prime Minister
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took part in the expanded-format session of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Minsk. First, the Prime Minister of Belarus Roman Golovchenko met the Heads of Government of the EEU member states, and then the video-shooting ceremony took place.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan noted that the Eurasian Economic Union is gradually completing the stage of accomplishment, and is passing to the stage of revealing its integration potential for the benefit of creating a common economic space, sustainable economic growth of our countries, strengthening competitiveness, effective promotion of its economic interests in the international arena.
“Given the new realities, the need to strengthen the close coordination of our actions increases as a basis for the member states to adapt to the modern conditions of the world economy.
In the context of modern economic challenges, one of the most important issues remains to ensure food security of our countries. At present, for objective reasons, some restrictions on the supply of certain types of agricultural products arise in the common agricultural market, which can negatively affect the sustainable agricultural activities in our countries, in general, the food security of the Union.
In this regard, I believe that the member states of the Union should respond to the risks first of all on a collective basis, using the potential of developing consolidated, mutually acceptable solutions, minimizing the possibility of food shortages,” Pashinyan said.
Armenian Prime Minister noted that the experience of the recent years shows that most of the obstacles faced by businesses arise due to the lack of unified, coordinated, consented rules of activity. Only the readiness for constructive dialogue, openness and transparency can help maintain positive dynamics in this issue. “I attach importance to solving the issue of the alcoholic beverages market. The establishment of common goals and principles, common regulatory measures can contribute to the creation of a common market without discriminatory restrictions or exceptions in mutual trade. This is a priority direction for Armenia, which has wide export opportunities,” he said.
By the decision adopted at the meeting, the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission was instructed to ensure, together with the governments of the EEU member states, the preparation of indicative balances on wheat, barley, corn, sunflower seeds, sugar and other products.
The agreed documents and protocols were signed at the session. It was decided to hold the next session of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Kyrgyzstan at the end of August.
After the session, the Prime Ministers visited the Victory Square in Minsk, laying wreaths at the monument to the victory in the Great Patriotic War, paying tribute to the memory of all the victims.
The Armenian side didn’t fire on the Azerbaijani positions. RA MoD
The information spread by the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry that on the night of June 20, units of the RA Armed Forces opened fire on Azerbaijani positions located on the eastern section of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border doesn’t correspond to reality, the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia reports.
The situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border is relatively stable and is under full control of the RA Armed Forces.
