EEC brings up for discussion the development of international road communication in the EAEU member states

The Subcommittee on road transport of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) discussed issues of the development of international road communication within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union and endorsed studies on this subject on September 15, 2016.
The meeting, chaired by the Deputy Director of the Department of transport and infrastructure of the EEC Sergey Negrey, was attended by representatives of the EEC and a number of authorized departments of the Union member states in the field of transport, ASMAP, IRU, “BelNIIT Transtekhnika”, Rosalkogolregulirovanie.


During the meeting the topic of scientific study “Analysis of the conditions of economic activities of road carriers of the EAEU Member States and recommendations for harmonization of the laws of the concerned states to ensure fair competition and increased road transport efficiency” was agreed upon. The study will ensure full assessment of the existing transportation possibilities of the road transport in the Union and offer innovative schemes of interaction of transport enterprises of the Eurasian integration association in order to improve their effectiveness.
Participants also discussed issues in the road transport sector, which are on the list of barriers, exemptions, and limitations. The meeting resulted in joint proposals for their gradual elimination. Today there are over 17 different obstacles, which require an integrated approach and the participation of representatives of various agencies and organizations of all the Union member states.
Moreover, the parties agreed to submit proposals for amendments and additions to the EAEU Treaty regarding issues of road transport and (road) transport control to the EEC Department of transport and infrastructure development.
The participants also stressed the need to work together on the formation of the unified digital space of the Union in the field of transport.
Press-release at the official Eurasian Economic Commission web-site