(VOVworld) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Eurasian Economic Community (EAEC) always opens its door not only to its partners but also others from the Commonwealth of Independent States, Eastern and Western countries.

Leaders of Russia, Belarus, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan met to discuss the formation of the Eurasian Economic Community at Kremlin Palace, Russia (Photo: AP)

At a ceremony to sign an agreement to join the EAEC in Kyrgyzstan, President Putin said EAEC membership will help countries like Armenia and Kyrgyzstan reach a considerable development level. He said the growing membership will further develop the EAEC, adding that the organization should exert more effort to become a strong economic growth center and help its member countries deal with many challenges.