For efficient operation of EEU we need to follow the path of parity representation of interests – Majilis deputy

12:00, 9 December 2014

ASTANA. KAZINFORM - In the framework of the Eurasian Economic Congress, held in the format of a video bridge "Moscow - Astana - Minsk" themed "Eurasian Economic Union: what will change after January 1, 2015?", representatives of the three countries discussed topical issues relating to the EEU treaty's entry into force.

Congress moderator - member of the Board (Minister) on the main areas of integration and macroeconomic Tatiana Valovaya presented the speakers of the teleconference: Chairman of the Committee on Finance and Budget of the Kazakh Majilis Gulzhana Karagusova, Head of Department for International Relations of the Management Academy under the President of the Republic of Belarus Sergei Kizim, Vice-President of the Chamber of Commerce of the Russian Federation Dmitriy Kurochkin. The dialogue also joined experts dealing with the analysis of economic integration, enterprise development and trade, as well as specialists in the problems of geopolitical challenges and risks. Welcoming the participants of the videoconference vice president of the Chamber of Commerce of the Russian Federation Dmitriy Kurochkin noted that the dialogue reflects the official views of the member-states on the EEU treaty which will come into force in January 2015. Among the important trends that create economic benefits to Kazakhstan, Majilis deputy Gulzhana Karagusova stressed the growth of Russian investments in Kazakhstan's economy. According to her words, over 2013 Kazakhstan has established 138 joint ventures with Russian capital. In conclusion the deputy noted that the member-states need to follow the path of parity representation of the interests in all areas without exception.

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