In 2022 the volume of direct investment flowing into the Eurasian Economic Union EAEU economies rose noticeably. This observation was shared by Mihail Myasnikovich the head of the Eurasian Economic Commission EEC during an investment summit in Bishkek and reported by TASS the Russian news agency.
During the first half of 2022 foreign direct investment into EAEU member economies showed a strong uptick compared with the previous year Myasnikovich noted. The Armenian economy attracted investments at nearly a fivefold rate, Belarus saw a 1.6 times increase, Kazakhstan experienced about a twofold rise, and Kyrgyzstan registered a 1.9 times jump according to the EEC president.
In mid June Dmitry Volvach deputy minister of economic development of Russia projected a total GDP growth for the EAEU members Armenia Belarus Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan and Russia of roughly 2.5 percent for 2022 confirming an anticipated expansion in regional output and activity.
Additionally the week carried a note that Yuri Ushakov the Russian vice president mentioned Vladimir Putin plans to travel to Bishkek the capital city of Kyrgyzstan to participate in the EAEU summit according to reports from TASS.
The broader picture indicates a sustained interest in cross border investment within the EAEU as states pursue coordinated development paths. Industry observers point to sectors such as energy and infrastructure logistics manufacturing and agriculture as typical targets for new capital inflows. The regional framework continues to attract investors seeking a stable environment with policy alignment across member states and improved access to shared markets. Analysts also highlight the role of macroeconomic signals finance policy reforms and regional cooperation in shaping the pace and distribution of investments across Armenia Belarus Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan and Russia.