Russia prioritises relations with Asean, supports regional autonomy, says permanent representative
"This is also reflected in the concept of our foreign policy, as stated by the President of the Russian Federation. Russia's relations with the region have a very long and rich history.
"It is shorter with Asean, of course, but nevertheless next year we will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the establishment of relations with Asean and the 30th anniversary of the Russian-Aseandialogue partnership," TASS news agency reported the diplomat said in a press conference.
He reaffirmed Russia's support for Asean to strengthen its strategic autonomy especially in the face of increasing risks and turbulence in global politics and the economy.
Zagainov noted that Malaysia had successfully hosted the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meetings and related meetings in Kuala Lumpur last week, which Russia also attended on July 10 and 11.
"As always, the conversation with the colleagues from Asean was frank, constructive and focused on analysing a wide range of topics on which our cooperation is carried out and which are of mutual interest," he said.
The Asean was founded in 1967 and today unites ten members - Brunei, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines. - Bernama-Tass
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