ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 29. There is a need to
further expand the Eurasian Economic Union’s (EAEU) external
connectivity, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said during a
meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in Astana,
Trend reports.
Tokayev stressed the importance of strengthening the Union’s
ties with the Arab world, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin
America, as well as with reputable regional economic
associations.
“At the current stage, negotiations with India on the creation
of a free trade zone are being actively promoted. I believe this
work deserves attention,” he said.
He also noted that Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko,
speaking in a closed-door format, made a relevant proposal
regarding partners for free trade zones and observer status.
According to Tokayev, such partners should be selected
selectively and carefully, rather than in a broad and
indiscriminate manner, ensuring that they fully meet the required
criteria.
