The meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council has begun in Astana

Leaders from key Eurasian nations convened in Astana for a Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting, held in an expanded format. Attendees included President Vladimir Putin of Russia, President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan, President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus, and Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan of Armenia.

Kazakhstan, currently chairing the EAEU bodies, outlined its priorities for the year. These include advancing artificial intelligence for economic integration, bolstering the union's logistical capabilities, promoting digitalization in industry and agriculture, reducing internal trade barriers, and enhancing economic ties with third countries. These objectives were highlighted in an address by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

President Tokayev welcomed the distinguished guests at the Palace of Independence, noting the symbolic significance of the date. May 29, 2014, marked the signing of the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union in Kazakhstan's capital, underscoring the historical context of the current discussions.