Kyrgyzstan intends to strengthen its efforts to eliminate trade barriers within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). This was announced by Choro Seiitov, Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. As part of this work, the focus will be on phytosanitary control, as well as on regulating the import and export of food products.
Seiitov emphasized that not all products entering the market of the republic meet established standards, so it is necessary to improve control and regulatory mechanisms.
“Despite the steps already taken, there are still some barriers within the EAEU. We plan to continue eliminating them to enhance mutual trade. First of all, the methodology for qualifying these obstacles will be revised. The Kyrgyz side has already initiated discussions to raise the level of resolving such issues, including through the EAEU court in case of discrepancies. We want this process to become permanent and decisions to be made quickly,” noted the Deputy Minister.
According to him, this will help reduce trade restrictions between the countries of the union.
In addition, Kyrgyzstan will continue to develop transport infrastructure, including Eurasian transport corridors, integration projects in the field of transport and logistics, as well as the digitalization of all processes related to document processing and the movement of goods.
Choro Seiitov also noted the importance of developing the agro-industrial sector and ensuring the country’s supply of medicines. He added that the EAEU countries use the mechanism of indicative balances, which allows for quickly opening markets for supplies from other member states in case of a shortage of certain products. According to him, this mechanism has already been successfully applied for fuel and lubricants.
Furthermore, work continues on unifying the requirements for the production of medicines and strengthening phytosanitary control so that animal products meet all established standards.
