Yakhyayeva Mushtariybonu Yusub qizi
Tashkent State University of Economics,
Master’s Degree Graduate, Specialization in World Economy
Email:mushtariybonu2910@gmail.com
ORCID:0009-0002-3505-0895
Abstract. This article examines the experience of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan in joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) and analyzes the impact of their accession on economic integration and free trade in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region. The study focuses on the accession processes of Russia and Kazakhstan, their integration into the international trading system, tariff and non-tariff regulation mechanisms, and their role in regional economic cooperation. Russia joined the WTO in 2012, while Kazakhstan became a WTO member in 2015, marking an important stage in the development of their foreign trade policies and integration into the global trading system. At the same time, the participation of both countries in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) created a need to coordinate global and regional trade rules and obligations. The article analyzes the main challenges to the development of free trade in the CIS region, including non-tariff barriers, differences in technical regulations, customs procedures, and transport and logistics constraints. The study argues that further development of free trade in the CIS region requires the digitalization of trade procedures, reduction of non-tariff barriers, development of transport corridors, expansion of industrial cooperation, harmonization of technical standards, and effective coordination of international and regional trade commitments. The experience of Russia and Kazakhstan demonstrates the importance of combining global trade integration with regional economic cooperation while taking into account national economic priorities.
Keywords: World Trade Organization, WTO, Russia, Kazakhstan, CIS, economic integration, free trade, international trade, Eurasian Economic Union, tariff policy, non-tariff barriers, trade cooperation.
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