AKIPRESS.COM - The Eurasian Week annual international exhibition forum, organized by the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), kicked off in Astana, Kazinform state news agency reported.

Kazakh PM Bakytzhan Sagintayev opened the event welcoming the participants. 

The officials and representatives of the business communities from 42 countries arrived in Astana for the event that is expected to bring together over 2,000 people.

Over 30 discussions covering 13 economic sectors, strategically important for the common market of the EAEU are expected within the week.

More than 300 speakers from 17 countries speak at panel discussions, seminars, and roundtables.