Representatives of the EAEU countries discussed the development of integration in the agro-industrial complex

On November 24, the second meeting of the Council for Agro-Industrial Policy of the Eurasian Economic Union was held. it was attended by the heads of interested authorities of the Member States, as well as representatives of the EEC and the Eurasian Development Bank. The Russian Federation was represented at the event by the Minister of Agriculture Dmitry Patrushev. The parties discussed the issues of sustainable development of the agro-industrial complex in the EAEU, the prospects for the digital transformation of the industry and the formation of a single market for agricultural seeds, as well as the initiative to create a Eurasian commodity distribution network.

According to Dmitry Patrushev, the EAEU is one of the most important platforms for the development of international cooperation. The Ministry of Agriculture of RUSSIA takes an active part in the work of the bodies of the Eurasian Economic Union.

The Minister noted the joint work on the Eurasian Agroexpress project. In the future, it will expand the geography of cooperation in the field of agriculture and will help increase the EXPORT of agricultural products from the countries of the Union.

As Dmitry Patrushev emphasized, the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia will continue to participate in the implementation of a coordinated policy in the field of the agro-industrial complex, as well as to promote the development of fruitful cooperation throughout the Union.

The meeting participants supported the draft protocol decisions on all issues on the agenda.

Press Service of the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia

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