The joint declaration notes that such developments have a direct impact on regional stability, economic resilience, and development

According to Kao Kim Hourn, Russia and ASEAN are developing their partnership at a time when economic adaptability and resilience are increasingly important

Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov stressed that trade turnover between Russia and ASEAN had increased by 58% over the past 10 years, reaching $21 bln

Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov also noted significant potential for expanding food exports, including wheat, vegetable oil, and meat products

At the Asean-Russia summit in Kazan, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim signalled the bloc’s willingness to engage with Moscow on trade.

The foundation of Russia-ASEAN relations is based on such principles as respect for international law and mutual consideration of interests, the Russian president noted

The document was approved by Russian President Vladimir Putin and the heads of the other delegations attending the summit

The declaration reaffirms the shared approaches of Russia and ASEAN on international issues and areas for further cooperation

The joint declaration notes that such developments have a direct impact on regional stability, economic resilience, and development

The parties plan to achieve this, among other measures, through the expansion of trade, investment and long-term commercial partnerships in the fields of oil, gas, LNG and…

According to the Kazan Declaration, the parties intend to counter such challenges as maritime piracy, armed robbery against ships, and threats to critical underwater infrastructure

The document enshrines converging approaches between Russia and ASEAN on international issues and future areas of cooperation