ARMENPRESS: Armenia reaffirms constructive engagement in EAEU

Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan told the leaders of the EAEU member states on Friday that the country intends to continue to participate in good faith in the work of the union, based on the principles of mutual respect, equal partnership, and taking into account the national interests of the member states.

He made the remarks at the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council — the highest body of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) — convened in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev opened the summit, which was also attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin and the leaders of other EAEU member states.

Grigoryan took part instead of PM Nikol Pashinyan because the Armenian leader was unable to attend due to the campaigning period.

“I would like to wish all those present success, effective and constructive joint work, as well as to express confidence in the further development of Eurasian integration in the interests of our states and citizens,” Grigoryan said.

The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that Armenia has repeatedly reaffirmed its commitment to mutually beneficial cooperation within the EAEU framework, in the interests of ensuring the economic stability and economic development of the member countries.

“The Republic of Armenia intends to continue to participate in good faith in the work of the Union, based on the principles of mutual respect, equal partnership, and taking into account the national interests of all EAEU member states,” he noted.

Grigoryan emphasized the importance of the Artificial Intelligence agenda discussed at the Eurasian Economic Forum, noting that its development and implementation are key factors in improving economic competitiveness and strengthening technological sovereignty.

He said the EAEU joint declaration on the responsible development of AI is an important step toward coordinated approaches and effective cooperation mechanisms among member states in this field.

He also noted that the liberalization of services and trade remains a key driver of deeper integration within the EAEU, while some aspects of national regulations still require practical coordination to improve predictability, transparency, and business conditions.

Grigoryan stressed the importance of diversifying trade and economic ties with third countries, highlighting the effective implementation of existing free trade agreements and advancing negotiations on new ones.

He added that the diversification of transport connectivity is a key factor in boosting trade turnover.

He also underlined the importance of developing cooperation in the agro-industrial sector and welcomed the signing of a protocol extending financial support mechanisms for cooperative projects, saying it will contribute to expanding cooperation and strengthening food security within the Union.