While energy may be ‘a good opening’ for Russia to boost Asean ties, analysts say its relevance in the region is unlikely to grow.

"Russia has enormous experience in electricity generation and energy supplies," ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn said

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

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 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…

President Vladimir Putin is hailing Russia’s ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as he hosts a summit intended to strengthen economic and political ties with the…

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday hailed Russia's ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as he hosted a summit intended to strengthen economic and political ties…

The global energy crisis has given a new momentum to relations between Moscow and the 11-nation Southeast Asian bloc.

MANILA: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Russia have agreed to deepen energy cooperation, as the region works to secure supply amid the global crisis sparked by the…

While energy may be ‘a good opening’ for Russia to boost Asean ties, analysts say its relevance in the region is unlikely to grow.