Eurasian Economic Union’s Success Story Showcased in India

New Delhi: A thematic photo exhibition dedicated to the Day of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) was inaugurated at the Russian Trade Representation in India. The event highlighted the EAEU’s journey since the signing of its Treaty on May 29, 2014, showcasing its growth into a successful regional integration project.

The exhibition featured a photo chronicle of the EAEU’s formation and development, demonstrating its emergence as an independent and self-sufficient center in a multipolar world. Roman Babushkin, DCM and Minister Counsellor of the Russian Embassy in India, highlighted the need for an early conclusion of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the EAEU and India to boost trade turnover and remove trade barriers.

The event featured remarks from Russian Trade Representative Andrey Sobolev, Head of the Rossotrudnichestvo Representative Office Elena Remizova, and Deputy CEO of VTB Bank’s Indian Branch Dmitry Sotnikov. Representatives from EAEU member state embassies, Indian ministries, trade organizations, and media outlets attended the exhibition.

The photo exhibition underscored the EAEU’s commitment to regional integration and its potential for cooperation with India. The FTA trade talks between the EAEU and India is expected this year.

The event marked a important step in strengthening ties between the EAEU and India.