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Russia asked Kazakhstan to tighten control over US meat quality

Such measures are related to discovery of E.ColiO157:H7 collibacillus in ground beef from Kansas, USA.

Russia asked Kazakhstan to tighten control over US meat quality
Alcohol production facility. ©RIA Novosti
One third of Kazakhstan alcohol-producing companies to close under Customs Union

Only 15-16 local alcohol-producing facilities will be operating in Kazakhstan: Expert.

One third of Kazakhstan alcohol-producing companies to close under Customs Union
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Customs Union terminated import of 12 French companies' goods

12 French companies will not be able to import their commodities at the territory of the Customs Union countries.

Customs Union terminated import of 12 French companies' goods
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Kazakhstan may increase agricultural subsidies 2.5-fold

Minister of Economic Integration talked about an agreement on common rules of state support for the agricultural sector.

Kazakhstan may increase agricultural subsidies 2.5-fold
Kairat Kelimbetov. By Yaroslav Radlovsky ©
Minister of Economic Development Kairat Kelimbetov on benefits of integration

If we analyze trade relations among post-Soviet states, trade turnover of Kazakhstan with Russia and Belarus has grown twofold in 2010-2011: Kelimbetov.

Minister of Economic Development Kairat Kelimbetov on benefits of integration
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Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan to create a special Customs Union "ministry"

Draft agreement on the Customs Union (CU) Commission will be discussed in Almaty this week and can be approved at the Interstate Council of EurAsEC on October 18.

Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan to create a special Customs Union "ministry"
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Commodity turnover between CU countries grew 41%

Commodity turnover between Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan increased by 41 percent in the first six months of 2011.

Commodity turnover between CU countries grew 41%
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Citizens of CU countries may carry 2 cell phones and 3 liters of alcohol through customs

The federal customs service has issued a memo for passengers following through the border of the Customs Union (CU) by different types of transport.

Citizens of CU countries may carry 2 cell phones and 3 liters of alcohol through customs
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Customs Union to freeze import duties till 2012

Starting from August 25 a moratorium on changes in import duties will be in place in Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan.

Customs Union to freeze import duties till 2012
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Customs Union to set single requirements to vehicles worthiness

There will be common requirements to what units of cars should be checked, frequency of the checks: Transport Ministry.

Customs Union to set single requirements to vehicles worthiness
Kairat Kelimbetov. By Yaroslav Radlovsky ©
Kazakhstan’s trade turnover with Customs Union grew 2.1 times for the first five months

Works to create the common customs territory with a population of 168 million people have been virtually completed: Minister for Economic Development and Trade Kairat Kelimbetov.

Kazakhstan’s trade turnover with Customs Union grew 2.1 times for the first five months
Kazakh oilman sampling oil. ©REUTERS
Export of Kazakhstan’s oil to Belarus impossible without Russia’s consent

We purchase only gasoil and residual oil. Not yet crude oil: Belarus Ambassador to Kazakhstan Valery Brylev.

Export of Kazakhstan’s oil to Belarus impossible without Russia’s consent
Heroin. Photo courtesy of vesti.kz
Removal of borders in CU to increase flow of heroin to Russia through Kazakhstan

Russian Federal Drug Control Service is concerned that flow of heroin to Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus might intensify in the nearest time.

Removal of borders in CU to increase flow of heroin to Russia through Kazakhstan
Medvedev signed a law to cooperate with Kazakhstan in oil deliveries

President of Russia signed several laws regulating cooperation with Kazakhstan within the Common Economic Space.

Medvedev signed a law to cooperate with Kazakhstan in oil deliveries
Kazakhstan Prime-Minister Karim Massimov. Screenshot from online-conference at zakon.kz
Kazakhstan business to win big from enterting the CU

Entering the Customs Union (CU) is a long-term longsighted political decision: Karim Massimov.

Kazakhstan business to win big from enterting the CU
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Massimov: Business finds it hard to react to CU decisions fast enough

Kazakhstan Prime-Minister Karim Massimov took part in the press-conference following the Customs Union Forum in Moscow.

Massimov: Business finds it hard to react to CU decisions fast enough
PM Karim Massimov. Photo courtesy of government.kz
Russian language is our strength, our competitive advantage: PM Massimov

According to him, accession into the Customs Union does not mean giving up independence.

Russian language is our strength, our competitive advantage: PM Massimov
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Belarus PM: CU countries need joint defense order

Belarus PM Mikhail Myasnikovich said that Custom Union countries need a joint defense order.

Belarus PM: CU countries need joint defense order
PM Karim Massimov on his flight to Moscow. flickr.com
Kazakhstan’s PM Karim Massimov on a visit to Moscow

He is to meet Vladimir Putin of Russia and Michail Myasnikovich of Belarus. Besides, Heads of Governments plan a business forum in Moscow.

Kazakhstan’s PM Karim Massimov on a visit to Moscow
Cars at the border. Photo courtesy of aif.ru
Kazakhstan imported 167 863 previously owned cars from July 2010 to July 2011

Customs duties for the cars totaled $308 000.

Kazakhstan imported 167 863 previously owned cars from July 2010 to July 2011