Armenia emphasized regional connectivity gains at the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Intergovernmental Council meeting in Shymkent on March 27.

Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan represented Armenia at the session, alongside senior officials from Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, with additional observer participation from Iran, Cuba and Uzbekistan.

The meeting focused on strengthening economic integration, including industrial cooperation, customs administration and digital systems, as well as monitoring macroeconomic trends across member states.

Grigoryan highlighted the lifting of transit restrictions by Azerbaijan as a significant development.

“The removal of transit barriers opens prospects for unlocking the region’s full potential and promoting trade growth,” he said.

He stressed that improving transport and logistics infrastructure in the South Caucasus could substantially boost foreign trade amid shifting global economic conditions.

Grigoryan also underscored the importance of coordinated monitoring of external economic activity to identify imbalances and protect domestic markets.

He pointed to ongoing cooperation in customs coordination, risk management systems and consumer protection, noting that joint efforts could enhance transparency and trust, particularly in the rapidly growing e-commerce sector.

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