"We are looking forward to the prompt implementation of the relevant ratification procedures by all member states," Putin said during an expanded meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council.
The signing took place amid the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in St. Petersburg, Russia. The agreement was signed by the chairman of the board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Mikhail Myasnikovich, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk and Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Abbas Aliabadi. The deal was also signed by representatives of Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
Apart from opening a new chapter in the EAEU fruitful partnership, leaders of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries have also agreed to hold the 2024 anniversary summit in Moscow, Putin said.
"As we have noted, the next year marks the 10th anniversary of the conclusion of the fundamental treaty of the EAEU. We have now agreed that, given that this is an anniversary event. Everyone agreed with my proposal to hold the summit dedicated to this anniversary in Moscow in May of 2024," Putin said during an expanded meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council.
The Russian president underlined that the summit "will open a new decade of close joint work to deepen integration, improve the well-being and quality of life of the citizens of all countries".