On 1 February, Russian Prime Minister will attend a regular meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Almaty, government web site reported.
At the meeting, the heads of government from the Eurasian Economic Union’s member countries will review topical matters of integration cooperation, specifically, the implementation of the Intergovernmental Council’s decisions, the implementation of the Union’s digital agenda, efforts to ensure the free movement of goods, services and workforce in the Eurasian Economic Union.
While in Almaty, Mr Medvedev will also take part in the international forum Digital Agenda in the Era of Globalisation 2.0: Eurasian Ecosystem for Innovation. The forum mostly aims to chart joint measures making it possible to expedite the development of digital economies of the EAEU member countries and to make them more competitive.
Forum participants will discuss prospects for integrating Eurasian technoparks, launching joint innovation projects and exchanging experience in the field of promoting and supporting startup companies and young specialists in the IT sector.