The priority task of the EEU countries is to create common markets for electricity, gas, oil and petroleum products, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of the Eurasian Economic Commission Arzybek Kozhoshev said, the press service of the EEC reports.
He discussed the development of energy in the Eurasian Economic Union in the context of new challenges with the participants of the plenary session “Energy Dialogue: Global Challenges and Joint Solutions” at the Energy Forum 2024.
Kozhoshev noted that energy is one of the strategic directions for the development of Eurasian integration, which determines the dynamics and pace of development of the EEU economy. In this context, he stressed the urgency of the energy challenges facing the Union and the readiness of the member States to overcome them through joint efforts.
The EEC Minister spoke about the work of the Commission on the creation of common energy markets in the EEU, focusing on the fact that this will ensure the stability and self-sufficiency of the energy systems of the states of the Eurasian Economic Union.
“The priority task of the Eurasian Five is to create common markets for electricity, gas, oil and petroleum products. Systematic work is being carried out on their formation,” he said
At the same time, according to the EEC Minister, countries need to find a balance between traditional and modern energy sources.
“Despite the fact that the EEU countries meet their energy needs mainly through traditional energy sources, work should continue to expand the use of renewable energy sources,” Arzybek Kozhoshev stressed.
source: https://uz.sputniknews.ru/20240620/eaeu-sozdaniye-obschiy-rynok-elektroenergiya-44449316.html
