In the context of the global economic crisis, general geopolitical instability – only a deepening economic partnership is able to stabilize and speed up the development of the countries of the Eurasian space. The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has successfully passed the stage of development as international and regional organization, has gained international legal personality and at this stage the most urgent task is the development of cooperation between the Eurasian Economic Union and third countries and integration associations. This article provides an analysis of possible variants and forms of interaction between the EAEU and external partners.