Putin noted that this union accounted for one fifth of world gas reserves and about 15% of oil reserves in the world. The troika has a well-developed industrial base and a strong personnel, intellectual and cultural potential, the president added.
“The geographical position permits us to create transport, logistic routes of not only regional, but also global importance that permits to attract massive trade flows in Europe and Asia,” Putin stated.
All these factors give a guarantee of competitiveness of the new union, its dynamic development in a rapidly changing and complex world.
New level of cooperation
Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan are passing to an essentially new level of co-operation as a result of creation of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), Russian President Vladimir Putin told a news conference after the EEU Treaty was signed in the Kazakh capital on Thursday.
“The just-signed treaty is of epoch-making, historic importance,” the Russian leader noted.
“The troika states will pursue a well-orchestrated policy in such key economic industries as energy, production industries, agriculture and transport sector,” Putin noted.
“In fact, we are shaping the largest common market in the CIS space with a huge production, scientific and technological potential and enormous natural resources,” the president added.
Fair competition opportunities
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the Customs Union countries are determined to promote fair competition on the CU market and effectively protect consumers and businesses.
“Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan are going to promote fair competition on the Customs Union market. Simultaneously we shall ensure the maximum protection for consumers and businesses of the participating countries,” Putin said after a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Council at the level of the heads of state in Astana.
Additional protection of national currencies
The establishment of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEC) in perspective will enhance stability of the financial systems of EAEC members states, President Putin declared after a treaty on the formation of the Eurasian Economic Unions was signed.
"In perspective, we have set forth a task of creating a common financial market. Removing barriers for capital flow will make it possible to diversify the risks, improve quality and ensure accessibility and reliability of financial services.
"Stage-by-stage harmonization of currency policies will enhance stability of financial systems of the EAEC member states, will make the national currency markets more predictable, better protected from the fluctuations of currency exchange rates and strengthen our sovereignty," Putin declared.