Lukashenko to announce goals of the Belarusian presidency in EAEU in 2025

The meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council will be held on Thursday, December 26, in St. Petersburg. The agenda includes about two dozen issues: strategic directions of the Union's activities, including the progress in the formation of common energy markets and further harmonization of legislation, prospects for cooperation with third countries. Alexander Lukashenko is expected to announce the goals and priorities of the Belarusian presidency in the EAEU next year.

Yesterday, the President of Belarus took part in the traditional informal meeting of the CIS leaders. This time it was decided to hold the summit not in the city on the Neva, but in its vicinity. The Ice Palace of the all-season resort “Igora”, located on the Karelian Isthmus, was chosen as the venue. In winter there are 10 ski slopes with slopes for different levels of fitness. Vladimir Putin welcomed the guests in picturesque scenery.

The leaders of the CIS countries noted good dynamics in the economy: trade turnover between Russia and the Commonwealth countries is growing and now amounts to more than 93 billion dollars. The proposal to create an International Association of Volunteer and Non-Profit Organizations under the CIS was supported. All leaders were also invited to the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory in Moscow.