Kyrgyz parliament ratifies EAEU-Indonesia free trade deal
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Kyrgyzstan's parliament ratified the free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Indonesia on June 17. The deal, signed in December 2025, aims to eliminate tariffs on most goods over a transition period.
Ratification Details
The Kyrgyz parliament voted 78-0 in favor of the agreement, according to AKIpress. The deal covers tariff elimination on 85% of product categories over 5-10 years, with sensitive agricultural goods exempted. Indonesia is the EAEU's first free trade partner in Southeast Asia.
Trade and Economic Context
Bilateral trade between Kyrgyzstan and Indonesia reached $45 million in 2025, up 12% year-on-year. The EAEU as a bloc exported $1.2 billion in goods to Indonesia last year, primarily metals and machinery. The agreement is expected to boost Kyrgyz exports of textiles and agricultural products.
Armenian Protests Against EAEU Treaty
In Yerevan, protesters gathered outside parliament to urge lawmakers against ratifying the treaty that would bring Armenia into the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union with Belarus and Kazakhstan. The treaty, signed in October by President Serzh Sarkisian, was set to come into force on January 1.
Kazakh Parliament Ratification Progress
The Kazakh Mazhilis approved a package of ratification bills for the EAEU treaty during a plenary session. Minister of Trade and Integration Bakhyt Sultanov provided remarks on the legislation.
What's Next
The agreement now requires ratification by all five EAEU member states to enter into force. It remains unclear when other members, including Russia and Kazakhstan, will complete their domestic procedures.
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Kyrgyz parliament ratifies EAEU-Indonesia free trade deal
