Yerevan to host Eurasian Economic Forum

 YEREVAN, AUGUST 16, ARMENPRESS. The Eurasian Economic Forum will be held in Yerevan on 30 September - 1 October, BelTA has learned from the press service of the Eurasian Economic Commission.

It is noted that the forum is timed to coincide with a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council. It will sum up the results of the ten-year operation of the Eurasian Economic Union and the prospects and priorities of its development.

"The purpose of the forum is to improve cooperation ties in Eurasia. It is expected to bring together large, medium and small businesses, state authorities of the countries of the union and also third countries, and the international organizations interested in developing cooperation with the EAEU," the press service has noted. 

The program includes more than 30 events, including a plenary session with the participation of the heads of government of the EAEU member states.

According to the source, during the discussions, experts from the member states and third countries will discuss new avenues for the strategic development of the Eurasian Economic Union.