INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC INTEGRATION AS A TOOL FOR ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS: THEORETICAL ASPECTS

The article is concerned with the problem of applying economic mechanisms to achieve the welfare of society. In particular, the author focuses on the mechanisms of international economic integration as a tool for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It becomes obvious that the countries need effective solutions for the integration of their economies in the context of globalization, where the involvement of partners in the economic market can help optimize the use of resources, improve the living conditions of citizens, and achieve sustainable growth. The author pointed out that economic integration affects various areas beyond trade, including ecological and social security. To conclude, integration is perceived as a mechanism that allows participating countries to realize their socio-economic goals and ensure long-term sustainable growth.