Kazakhstani enterprises will participate in new cooperation projects of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)

These decisions were made at the latest meeting of the Eurasian Economic Commission Council, held online. The Kazakh delegation was led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin.

Specifically, the project concerns a cooperation project to build an AKRUS paint and varnish manufacturing facility in the Moscow Region. The facility will produce paints and varnishes with superior corrosion and fire protection compared to existing products. The project is scheduled to run for five years and will begin this year.

Participants in the project include the Belarusian Orion-VK Scientific and Production Enterprise, the Kazakh Asyl Construction LLC, which will provide a portion of the materials and process equipment, and the Russian AKZ Coatings LLC.

Another new cooperation project will involve the construction of a new mixing line at the Samara Gypsum Plant. The project envisages an increase in the production of dry mixes for construction and special purposes by 75,500 tons per year. Elita LLP, which will provide engineering and construction services, will represent Kazakhstan, while Remeza CJSC will represent Belarus. The projected economic impact on Kazakhstan's budget through tax revenues from this project is estimated at approximately 180 million tenge.

As a reminder, a cooperative project for the production of agricultural machinery in the Akmola region was approved in 2025.

As is known, cooperative projects in the EAEU receive preferential financing at a reduced rate through subsidized interest rates on loans for project implementation. These projects are designed to promote technological development and the creation of new production models, as well as the expansion of trade and economic ties within the countries of the economic union.

Amendments to a number of documents on the agricultural sector were also adopted at the Council meeting. In particular, these amendments concern changes to the method for field testing of varietal crops.

Furthermore, it was decided to amend the Uniform Quarantine Phytosanitary Requirements for Quarantine Products and Items at the Customs Border and Territory of EAEU Member States. These amendments are aimed at optimizing the application of quarantine phytosanitary measures against the pepino mosaic virus, which affects tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants. The requirement for the absence of this virus in these products will be eliminated, provided that a sufficient level of quarantine phytosanitary security is ensured in the country.

A decision was also made to amend the list of quarantine products subject to quarantine phytosanitary control at the customs border and territory of EAEU member states. Specifically, the mandatory phytosanitary certificate requirement for wood packaging and fastening materials bearing the markings stipulated by the Uniform Requirements will be abolished.

These amendments are aimed at creating more favorable conditions for the production and trade of relevant products within EAEU member states.

The Council also adopted amendments to the Customs Union Technical Regulation "On the Safety of Toys." The amendments establish mandatory requirements for toys intended for children under 14 years of age and are aimed at protecting consumers from false product information and preventing the release of toys that do not meet established safety standards.

The parties also discussed and adopted decisions on a number of other procedural issues related to the activities of other industries and the Commission.