Sochi hosting Eurasian Economic Council meeting today

14 мая 2018

By Ilona Krasutskaya: Today, Sochi is hosting a meeting of the Eurasian Economic Council. The leaders of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia will discuss the development of integration and strengthening of cooperation in different directions.

Today's summit in Sochi will also welcome the president of Moldova – Igor Dodon. The country is present at the summit as an honoured guest.

As the chair of the EAEU, Russia proposed a big agenda. Both in a narrow and expanded format, about 20 items will be discussed, including the development of cooperation in nuclear energy, digital economy, and social policy. It is planned to agree on further plans to expand economic integration and liberalize the common market for goods, services, capital, and labour.

Also, summits are an excellent platform for bilateral meetings. One of the most anticipated talks is that of the President of Belarus with the President of Russia. The leaders have not talked in person since last year. The schedule of the President of Belarus is very busy, but according to the press service of the Belarusian leader, a number of bilateral meetings are also possible at the summit.