"The key macroeconomic indicators of our five countries are showing a stable and positive trend, and that speaks for itself. Total industrial production in the Eurasian Union increased by 1.6%, agricultural production by 4.6%, and construction by 4.2%," Putin said.

"Exactly 12 years ago, on this day, May 29, 2014, the founding treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union was signed here in Astana. The consistent, painstaking joint work established by our states to implement this document has made it possible to create a truly effective integration association," Putin said.

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