ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 28. The United Nations
Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) is implementing a number of
pilot projects using artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain
technologies to track the origins of goods, and intends to
intensify efforts to digitalize trade and develop interoperable
transport and logistics platforms in the Eurasian region, UNECE
Deputy Executive Secretary Dmitry Maryasin said at the Eurasian
Economic Forum, Trend reports.


According to him, one of the key areas of work will be
developing the interoperability of digital platforms and
harmonizing rules within Eurasian transport corridors.


"We are working on several pilot projects using artificial
intelligence and blockchain to track the origin of goods and
increase transparency. This is especially important for
manufacturers in Central Asian countries, given their priority
access to international markets," he said.


Maryasin noted that the electronic version of the TIR system
(eTIR) is being actively implemented in the countries of the
Eurasian Economic Union and will allow for a fully digitalized
interaction between customs authorities, significantly reducing
border crossing times.


He emphasized that the UNECE also supports countries in the
region in developing multimodal transport and creating compatible
digital solutions.







"The key issue is not the availability of electronic platforms
as such, but their compatibility. Without this, the region won't be
competitive," the deputy executive secretary noted.


Furthermore, the UNECE is implementing a project to promote the
circular economy and sustainable resource management, and is
working on initiatives in the areas of energy efficiency in
buildings and cross-border cooperation in the field of green
economy.


According to Maryasin, the development of dialogue in the
"EAEU+" format and the use of UN international standards create the
basis for aligning the efforts of integration associations and
implementing practical projects in trade, transport, and
sustainable development.


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