ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 29. Mutual trade among
Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries is expected to grow by
more than 6% in 2026, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said
during the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in
Astana, Trend
reports.
“The Eurasian Economic Union maintains positive macroeconomic
dynamics. According to forecasts, the growth rate of the combined
gross domestic product of the member states in 2026–2027 will be
around 2.5%,” Tokayev said.
He noted that despite volatility in global markets, trade
turnover between member states exceeded $95 billion last year.
“This year, we expect an increase in mutual trade of more than
6%, which will allow us to surpass the $100 billion threshold,” he
said.
Tokayev also added that assessments by international
organizations regarding the global market remain pessimistic.
According to the International Monetary Fund, global economic
growth is projected to slow to 3% this year.
