ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 28. The countries of
the Eurasian Economic Union must more actively introduce and scale
up the best digital practices to accelerate economic growth and
increase competitiveness, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at
the plenary session of the Eurasian Economic Forum, Trend reports.
According to him, technological transformation is already
changing the structure of the economy, industry, labor market, and
social sphere, which makes it necessary for the EAEU countries to
coordinate efforts to adapt to new challenges.
"We need to be ready for the upcoming changes, and even
better—use them as a driver for accelerated economic growth," Putin
said.
The President noted that a framework for digital integration has
already been established within the EAEU: common standards for
exchanging data on trade operations are applied, digital commerce
rules are unified, electronic navigation seals are used, and an
integrated information system for the labor market is
operational.
He emphasized that the next stage should involve a wider
dissemination of technological solutions that have already proven
their effectiveness among the countries of the union.
"It is very important to join efforts, implement the very best
practices, and replicate them," he declared.
Putin informed that Russia is implementing national and
sector-specific programs for the introduction of artificial
intelligence in key sectors of the economy, including healthcare.
As an example, he cited the use of AI in Moscow's ambulance system,
where patient data is processed even before their arrival at a
medical facility, allowing for the prompt preparation of treatment
decisions.
According to him, artificial intelligence is already becoming a
strategic factor in economic development, and its implementation
affects not only the digital sector but also industry, education,
healthcare, and the social sphere.
Putin noted that Russia possesses the necessary resources for
the large-scale development of AI, including scientific potential,
trained personnel, an energy base, and financial capabilities.
"Russia is capable of concentrating the required volumes of
financial resources on these areas and creating its own sovereign
platforms for artificial intelligence development," he said.
The President also stressed the importance of joint work among
the EAEU countries in this area, pointing out that cooperation will
increase the technological resilience of the association and create
new opportunities for the economic development of the entire
Eurasian space.
