Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk has announced the launch of negotiations between the Eurasian Economic Union (#EAEU) and Pakistan on establishing a free trade zone. 💬 Speaking on the sidelines of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council on August 6, 2026, he said: “Our expert groups have held joint consultations with Pakistan (...), and we expect substantive negotiations on a free trade zone to begin in the near future.“