to improve the planning and execution of the state budget, to ensure timeliness of accounting and financial reporting, to improve the procedures for internal and external audit. 3.3.1.8. The government will ensure the balance of public finances and keep at a controlled level the deficit of the state budget through improving the efficiency of budget expenditures. 3.3.1.9. As part of public procurement, it is necessary to ensure the efficienc y and rational use of public funds, transparency and reduction of corruption risks. Work is in progress to harmonize the provisions of the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Public Procurement" in accordance with the norms of the EEA Agreement of May 29, 2014. 3.3.1.10. Transparency of the state budget will remain an important priority. The indicators of the Kyrgyz Republic will be improved according to the international Budget Transparency Index. 3.3.1.11. Within the framework of the "Open Government" initiative, the list and scope of provision of budget information and the possibility of civil participation in budget planning, evaluation using digital participation tools will be expanded. 3.3.2. Foreign economic policy 3.3.2.1. To promote national interests at global and regional levels, the Government will continue to strengthen its efforts to develop cooperation within the framework of international and regional organizations - the UN, SCO, CIS, EEA, WTO, OIC and others. 3.3.2.2. Government efforts will be aimed at strengthening and developing trade and economic cooperation with such key trading partners as Russia (including the EAP countries), China, Central Asian countries, Turkey, the EU, the Middle East, etc. At the same time, measures will be taken to effectively use the capabilities of the GSP + for exporting products to the EU member states. 3.3.2.3. The government will take an active part in the process of expanding the framework of cooperation of the EAEC, including in the negotiation processes for concluding agreements on a free trade zone with third countries and not preferential agreements on trade and economic cooperation. 3.3.2.4. The government will continue to work to improve the quality standards that meet international standards. 3.3.2.5. The government will complete the work on the modernization and updating of checkpoints on the State Border of the Kyrgyz Republic, the creation of a unified information database for participants in foreign economic activities with a view to facilitating the promotion of their goods and services. 3.3.2.6. To assist small and medium-sized businesses in preparing business plans and promoting products to foreign markets, a Project Preparation Fund will be established. 13