Kyrgyz vice prime minister takes part in CIS heads of governments’ meeting in Ashgabat

Bishkek, June 1, 2019 / Kabar /. Vice Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Zhenish Razakov took part in a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States in a narrow format, which takes place in Ashgabat (Turkmenistan), the Kyrgyz Government’s press service reported.
"It is important to maximize the use of the dialogue platform of the CIS and its institutions for the further development of multi-faceted cooperation, consistent deepening of integration processes that meet the interests of all parties. For example, it is necessary to take measures to successfully resolve the most pressing issues of a trade and economic nature," said Razakov.
In his speech, he drew attention to the fact that one of the most discussed topics in the Commonwealth space is digital integration.
"In this regard, it is necessary to take practical steps to formulate and implement a common "digital agenda" aimed at developing a "digital economy", developing common rules for conducting digital trade, and unified standards for information exchange and its protection. The development of information technology directly affects the cooperation between our countries. The processes of economic integration will increasingly depend on the digitalization of economic platforms on which these processes take place," he stressed.
The Vice Prime Minister noted that the early introduction of digital technologies in all sectors of our economies can ensure sustainable economic development and progress, create favorable conditions for the life of citizens, and improve its quality.
Following the meeting, 9 international documents were signed in the field of customs regulation, innovation cooperation, research activities and in other priority areas of interaction