BURABAI, Kazakhstan (Sputnik) – The EEU, which officially came into force January 1, comprises Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia. The bloc aims to achieve the free flow of goods, services, capital and labor across its member states, with provisions for a greater integration in the future.
"Officially, more than 40 countries and associations announced their interest in trade relations of different levels and different intensity. I mean countries and associations who would like to establish such relations with the the Eurasian Economic Union," Medvedev said at the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council meeting in Kazakhstan.
He added that the EEU is currently in talks with a wide range of partners.
On Monday, Medvedev approved a free trade zone agreement between the EEU and Vietnam, which will be the first country to sign such a treaty with the union.