Iran working to join Eurasian Economic UnionFebruary 9, 2019 - 10:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to the official website of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), the head of IRICA Mehdi Mirasharafi held a meeting with a member of the presiding board of Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the EAEU Customs minister on a visit to Russia in Moscow on Friday, February 9, Mehr News Agency says. Given the fact that the bill on Iran’s accession to the EAEU has alrady received the approval of the Iranian government and Parliament, Mirasharafi held talks with EAEU officials in Moscow to begin preparations for Iran’s accession to the EAEU free trade zone. The two sides discussed Iran's proposal to exchange a mutual recognition agreement (MRA) and a memorandum of understanding on electronic data exchange to be taken into account by the EAEU. The agreement could benefit Iran in various ways, inter alia, securing tariff reductions for exporting its goods to the member countries of Armenia, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Belarus. The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU, or EEU also known as the Eurasian Union (EAU), is an economic union of states located in central and northern Eurasia. The treaty aiming for the establishment of the EAEU was signed on 29 May 2014 by the leaders of Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia, and came into force on January 1, 2015. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |