On July 5, in Astana, Kazakhstan, RA President Serzh Sargsyan participated in a meeting of the Eurasian Economic Community (EAEC or EurAsEC) Interstate Council. The Armenian leader has had observer status at the organization since 2003.

The Russian, Kazakh, Belarusian, Kyrgyz and Tajik Presidents participated in the meeting. The Presidents held talks, followed by the signing of final documents, the RA presidential press office informed NEWS.am.

The sides discussed issues of forming a customs union within EurAsEC, joint programs implemented by the member-states and aimed at overcoming the consequences of the global financial crisis.

During his visit to Kazakhstan, the Armenian leader will participate in a reception on the occasion of Day of Astana.

The Armenian delegation will return to Yerevan on July 6.