๐ On February 19, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Andrey Rudenko ๐ท๐บ held consultations in Vientiane ๐ฑ๐ฆ with Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR H.E. Mr. Bounleua PHANDANOUVONG and H.E. Mr. Thongphane SAVANPHET.
๐น๏ธHe was also received by the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR H.E. Mr. Saleumxay KOMMASITH and had a meeting with the Special Envoy of the ASEAN Chair on Myanmar Mr. Alounkeo KITTIKHOUN.
๐น๏ธThe two sides had an in-depth discussion on the bilateral agenda and exchanged views on key international and regional issues with the special emphasis on the Chairmanship of Laos in ASEAN.
๐น๏ธParticular attention was paid to the prospects for strengthening the #ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership, interaction between the two countries in ASEAN-led mechanisms, as well as resolving the situation in Myanmar ๐ฒ๐ฒ.
#ASEANRussia #RussiaLaos
๐น๏ธHe was also received by the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR H.E. Mr. Saleumxay KOMMASITH and had a meeting with the Special Envoy of the ASEAN Chair on Myanmar Mr. Alounkeo KITTIKHOUN.
๐น๏ธThe two sides had an in-depth discussion on the bilateral agenda and exchanged views on key international and regional issues with the special emphasis on the Chairmanship of Laos in ASEAN.
๐น๏ธParticular attention was paid to the prospects for strengthening the #ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership, interaction between the two countries in ASEAN-led mechanisms, as well as resolving the situation in Myanmar ๐ฒ๐ฒ.
#ASEANRussia #RussiaLaos
๐ On February 21, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Andrey Rudenko ๐ท๐บ during his visit to Myanmar ๐ฒ๐ฒ held consultations on the prospects of the #ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership, as well as bilateral interaction between Moscow and Naypyidaw in a number of areas.
๐น๏ธHe was received by Prime Minister of Myanmar H.E. Mr. Min Aung Hlaing, Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Than Swe and held talks with Deputy Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Lwin Oo.
๐น๏ธThe sides had a detailed exchange of views on further development of #ASEANRussia relations, including in light of the Myanmar's future role as the new country-coordinator of the ASEAN-Russia Dialogue Partnership.
๐น๏ธThe parties also confirmed the coincidence of the two countries' approaches on topical global and regional issues, mutual focus on further efforts to coordinate at multilateral and regional platforms in order to consolidate the foundations of multipolarity and strengthen the positions of the countries of the global South.
๐น๏ธHe was received by Prime Minister of Myanmar H.E. Mr. Min Aung Hlaing, Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Than Swe and held talks with Deputy Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Lwin Oo.
๐น๏ธThe sides had a detailed exchange of views on further development of #ASEANRussia relations, including in light of the Myanmar's future role as the new country-coordinator of the ASEAN-Russia Dialogue Partnership.
๐น๏ธThe parties also confirmed the coincidence of the two countries' approaches on topical global and regional issues, mutual focus on further efforts to coordinate at multilateral and regional platforms in order to consolidate the foundations of multipolarity and strengthen the positions of the countries of the global South.
โฐ๏ธ Only a few hours left until the ASEAN-Russia Young Diplomats Summit kicks off in Sochi, Russia ๐ท๐บ.
It is a great opportunity for the young participants to discuss achievements and prospects of the #ASEANRussia cooperation as well as to come up with fresh ideas that will pave the way for new creative initiatives to empower youth and increase their opportunities to be involved in the desicion-making for the benefit of the well-being of our nations.
#WYF2024 @fest2024en
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It is a great opportunity for the young participants to discuss achievements and prospects of the #ASEANRussia cooperation as well as to come up with fresh ideas that will pave the way for new creative initiatives to empower youth and increase their opportunities to be involved in the desicion-making for the benefit of the well-being of our nations.
#WYF2024 @fest2024en
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๐ท๐บ๐ง๐ณ๐ฐ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐พ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ต๐ญ๐ธ๐ฌ๐น๐ญ๐ป๐ณ
Proud to welcome #ASEAN friends in Sochi ๐ท๐บ for the first ASEAN-Russia Young Diplomats Summit.
Great discussions and fresh look at further development of people-to-people contacts and youth cooperation between ASEAN and Russia.
๐ Sochi, March 2
#ASEANRussia #WYF2024
Proud to welcome #ASEAN friends in Sochi ๐ท๐บ for the first ASEAN-Russia Young Diplomats Summit.
Great discussions and fresh look at further development of people-to-people contacts and youth cooperation between ASEAN and Russia.
๐ Sochi, March 2
#ASEANRussia #WYF2024
๐ On March 2, Russia hosted the 1st ASEAN-Russia Young Diplomats Summit in Sochi ๐ท๐บ. The event was held under the Co-Chairmanship of Russia and Lao PDR ๐ฑ๐ฆ in conjunction with the VII Global Forum of Young Diplomats and on the sidelines of the World Youth Festival 2024 (#WYF2024).
๐น๏ธThe Summit brought together young diplomats from Russia and #ASEAN Member States, representatives of the Russia-ASEAN Business Council and the ASEAN Center in MGIMO University.
๐น๏ธDiplomats from ASEAN Member States and Russia exchanged views on the trends of modern diplomacy and shared their vision of the prospects for ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership. They discussed new areas of cooperation in the fields of science and education, volunteering, development of people-toโpeople contacts, business, sports and e-sports ties.
๐น๏ธRussian Ambassador to ASEAN H.E. Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov in his welcoming remarks emphasized the special attention Russia is paying to strengthening youth-to-youth interaction with ASEAN countries. Executive Director of the Russia-ASEAN Business Council Daniyar Akkaziev noted the role of young entrepreneurs from Russia and ASEAN in promoting the creative industries. Experts from @aseancentremgimo discussed the importance of academic exchanges in deepening dialogue with the countries of Southeast Asia.
๐น๏ธThe ASEAN-Russia Young Diplomats Summit paved the way for new creative initiatives to empower youth and increase their opportunities to be involved in decision-making. Constructive engagements, dialogue and collaboration among young diplomats provide unique opportunities to forge trustworthy professional networks and lay a solid ground for close cooperation in future.
๐น๏ธThe delegates supported the initiative to hold meetings between young diplomats from Russia and ASEAN on a regular basis.
#ASEANRussia #WYF2024
๐น๏ธThe Summit brought together young diplomats from Russia and #ASEAN Member States, representatives of the Russia-ASEAN Business Council and the ASEAN Center in MGIMO University.
๐น๏ธDiplomats from ASEAN Member States and Russia exchanged views on the trends of modern diplomacy and shared their vision of the prospects for ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership. They discussed new areas of cooperation in the fields of science and education, volunteering, development of people-toโpeople contacts, business, sports and e-sports ties.
๐น๏ธRussian Ambassador to ASEAN H.E. Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov in his welcoming remarks emphasized the special attention Russia is paying to strengthening youth-to-youth interaction with ASEAN countries. Executive Director of the Russia-ASEAN Business Council Daniyar Akkaziev noted the role of young entrepreneurs from Russia and ASEAN in promoting the creative industries. Experts from @aseancentremgimo discussed the importance of academic exchanges in deepening dialogue with the countries of Southeast Asia.
๐น๏ธThe ASEAN-Russia Young Diplomats Summit paved the way for new creative initiatives to empower youth and increase their opportunities to be involved in decision-making. Constructive engagements, dialogue and collaboration among young diplomats provide unique opportunities to forge trustworthy professional networks and lay a solid ground for close cooperation in future.
๐น๏ธThe delegates supported the initiative to hold meetings between young diplomats from Russia and ASEAN on a regular basis.
#ASEANRussia #WYF2024
๐ On March 14, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to #ASEAN H.E. Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov ๐ท๐บ paid a courtesy call on H.E. Datoโ Astanah Abdul Aziz, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Political-Security Community.
๐ค Ambassador Zagaynov congratulated Datoโ Astanah for assuming her position as the Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Political-Security Community. They exchanged views on ways and means to further enhance ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership and discussed the preparation for the 20th ASEAN-Russia Senior Officialsโ Meeting to be held in Russia in April 2024.
#RussiaASEAN #ASEANRussia
๐ค Ambassador Zagaynov congratulated Datoโ Astanah for assuming her position as the Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Political-Security Community. They exchanged views on ways and means to further enhance ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership and discussed the preparation for the 20th ASEAN-Russia Senior Officialsโ Meeting to be held in Russia in April 2024.
#RussiaASEAN #ASEANRussia
๐ On March 21, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to #ASEAN H.E. Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov ๐ท๐บ paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Nararya S. Soeprapto, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs.
๐ค Ambassador Zagaynov congratulated Deputy Secretary-General for assuming his position. They discussed prospects for further enhancing the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership, development initiatives and preparation for the upcoming 21st ASEAN-Russia Joint Planning and Management Committee (#ARJPMC) and the 22nd ASEAN-Russia Joint Cooperation Committee (#ARJCC).
#RussiaASEAN #ASEANRussia
๐ค Ambassador Zagaynov congratulated Deputy Secretary-General for assuming his position. They discussed prospects for further enhancing the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership, development initiatives and preparation for the upcoming 21st ASEAN-Russia Joint Planning and Management Committee (#ARJPMC) and the 22nd ASEAN-Russia Joint Cooperation Committee (#ARJCC).
#RussiaASEAN #ASEANRussia
๐ On April 3, the 11th Meeting of the ASEAN-Russia Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Crime was held online under the Co-Chairmanship of the Lao PDR ๐ฑ๐ฆ and Russia ๐ท๐บ.
๐น๏ธThis mechanism provides the opportunity for ASEAN and Russia to discuss ways and means of combatting terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, which is of particular importance in the current conditions when international security faces multiple threats.
โ๏ธ ASEAN partners strongly condemned the bloody terrorist attack on March 22 at Crocus City Hall, expressing their solidarity with the Russian side.
๐น๏ธ The meeting participants confirmed their readiness to work together to eradicate the root causes of terrorism and suppress its financing.
๐ค Experts from ASEAN and Russia exchanged views on regional and global threats to anti-terrorism security and confirmed readiness to build up relevant ASEAN-Russia cooperation as well as outlined further practical steps in this field.
๐น๏ธASEAN and Russia agreed to hold the next meeting of the Joint Working Group in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ in 2025.
#RussiaASEAN #ASEANRussia
๐น๏ธThis mechanism provides the opportunity for ASEAN and Russia to discuss ways and means of combatting terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, which is of particular importance in the current conditions when international security faces multiple threats.
โ๏ธ ASEAN partners strongly condemned the bloody terrorist attack on March 22 at Crocus City Hall, expressing their solidarity with the Russian side.
๐น๏ธ The meeting participants confirmed their readiness to work together to eradicate the root causes of terrorism and suppress its financing.
๐ค Experts from ASEAN and Russia exchanged views on regional and global threats to anti-terrorism security and confirmed readiness to build up relevant ASEAN-Russia cooperation as well as outlined further practical steps in this field.
๐น๏ธASEAN and Russia agreed to hold the next meeting of the Joint Working Group in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ in 2025.
#RussiaASEAN #ASEANRussia
๐ On April 24, the 4th ASEAN-Russia Consultations of the High Representatives for Security Issues were successfully held in Saint Petersburg on the sidelines of the 12th International Meeting of High-Ranking Officials Responsible for Security Matters.
๐น๏ธ The meeting was co-chaired by Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Nikolai Patrushev ๐ท๐บ and Deputy Director General of the General Department of Research and Intelligence, Ministry of National Defence of the Kingdom of Cambodia H.E. Major General Duong Uddam ๐ฐ๐ญ.
๐น๏ธ High-ranking officials from ASEAN Member States and ASEAN Secretariat attended the meeting. Participants exchanged views on regional security in Asia-Pacific, discussed issues related to the system of strategic stability and arms control.
๐น๏ธ During the meeting Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Nikolai Patrushev ๐ท๐บ reaffirmed Russia's commitment to ASEAN centrality in the region and its will to further deepen cooperation with #ASEAN in all dimensions including security.
๐น๏ธThis unique ASEAN-Russia platform proved to be an important venue for professional and open dialogue on issues related to regional and global security as well as developing multilateral interaction in combating common challenges and threats.
#ASEANRussia #RussiaASEAN
๐น๏ธ The meeting was co-chaired by Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Nikolai Patrushev ๐ท๐บ and Deputy Director General of the General Department of Research and Intelligence, Ministry of National Defence of the Kingdom of Cambodia H.E. Major General Duong Uddam ๐ฐ๐ญ.
๐น๏ธ High-ranking officials from ASEAN Member States and ASEAN Secretariat attended the meeting. Participants exchanged views on regional security in Asia-Pacific, discussed issues related to the system of strategic stability and arms control.
๐น๏ธ During the meeting Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Nikolai Patrushev ๐ท๐บ reaffirmed Russia's commitment to ASEAN centrality in the region and its will to further deepen cooperation with #ASEAN in all dimensions including security.
๐น๏ธThis unique ASEAN-Russia platform proved to be an important venue for professional and open dialogue on issues related to regional and global security as well as developing multilateral interaction in combating common challenges and threats.
#ASEANRussia #RussiaASEAN
๐On April 26, Saint Petersburg ๐ท๐บ hosted the 20th ASEAN-Russia Senior Officials' Meeting (#ARSOM).
๐น๏ธThe meeting was co-chaired by the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Andrey Rudenko ๐ท๐บ and Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia H.E. Mr. Kung Phoak ๐ฐ๐ญ.
๐น Participants discussed ways and means of further promoting the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership in political, economic and humanitarian spheres. They agreed to undertake steps to deepen practical cooperation in such areas as science and technology, energy security, education, people-to-people ties and digitalization.
๐นThe meeting reiterated shared intention to jointly address challenges and threats, strengthen ASEAN-led regional security architecture in Asia-Pacific. Issues of promoting cross-platform links between #ASEAN, #EEU and #SCO were also on the agenda.
๐น๏ธOn the sidelines of the ARSOM H.E. Mr. Andrey Rudenko held bilateral consultations with the heads of delegations of Cambodia ๐ฐ๐ญ, Indonesia ๐ฎ๐ฉ, Lao PDR ๐ฑ๐ฆ and Vietnam ๐ป๐ณ.
#ASEANRussia #RussiaASEAN #ARSOM
๐น๏ธThe meeting was co-chaired by the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Andrey Rudenko ๐ท๐บ and Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia H.E. Mr. Kung Phoak ๐ฐ๐ญ.
๐น Participants discussed ways and means of further promoting the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership in political, economic and humanitarian spheres. They agreed to undertake steps to deepen practical cooperation in such areas as science and technology, energy security, education, people-to-people ties and digitalization.
๐นThe meeting reiterated shared intention to jointly address challenges and threats, strengthen ASEAN-led regional security architecture in Asia-Pacific. Issues of promoting cross-platform links between #ASEAN, #EEU and #SCO were also on the agenda.
๐น๏ธOn the sidelines of the ARSOM H.E. Mr. Andrey Rudenko held bilateral consultations with the heads of delegations of Cambodia ๐ฐ๐ญ, Indonesia ๐ฎ๐ฉ, Lao PDR ๐ฑ๐ฆ and Vietnam ๐ป๐ณ.
#ASEANRussia #RussiaASEAN #ARSOM
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#ASEAN SOM Leaders and Deputy SecGen of ASEAN for Political-Security Community Datoโ Astanah Abdul Aziz and their respective delegations visited Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery and took part in the Wreath-Laying Ceremony to the Motherland Monument in Saint Petersburg ๐ท๐บ as part of the 20th ASEAN-Russia Senior Officials' Meeting (#ARSOM).
โ๏ธ The Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery is considered as the biggest military cemetery in the world. More than 500 000 defenders and victims of the siege of Leningrad during the WWII are buried there.
๐ Saint Petersburg, April 27
#RussiaASEAN #ASEANRussia
#ASEAN SOM Leaders and Deputy SecGen of ASEAN for Political-Security Community Datoโ Astanah Abdul Aziz and their respective delegations visited Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery and took part in the Wreath-Laying Ceremony to the Motherland Monument in Saint Petersburg ๐ท๐บ as part of the 20th ASEAN-Russia Senior Officials' Meeting (#ARSOM).
โ๏ธ The Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery is considered as the biggest military cemetery in the world. More than 500 000 defenders and victims of the siege of Leningrad during the WWII are buried there.
๐ Saint Petersburg, April 27
#RussiaASEAN #ASEANRussia
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As part of the ASEAN-Russia Senior Officials' Meeting (#ARSOM) in Saint Petersburg ๐ท๐บ delegates of the #ASEAN Member States and the ASEAN Secretariat had a chance to get to know the culture of the Russiaโs Northern capital and visited the State Hermitage Museum.
๐ Saint Petersburg, April 27
#RussiaASEAN #ASEANRussia
As part of the ASEAN-Russia Senior Officials' Meeting (#ARSOM) in Saint Petersburg ๐ท๐บ delegates of the #ASEAN Member States and the ASEAN Secretariat had a chance to get to know the culture of the Russiaโs Northern capital and visited the State Hermitage Museum.
๐ Saint Petersburg, April 27
#RussiaASEAN #ASEANRussia
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As you might have noticed we haven't been active on Facebook lately. It is due to the fact that we had technical difficulties with our old page.
We cherish every subscriber we had on this platform and believe it is important to continue to share with you developments and achievements of the #ASEANRussia Strategic Partnership.
So warm welcome to all of you at our new official page! ๐ฅณ๐๐
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As you might have noticed we haven't been active on Facebook lately. It is due to the fact that we had technical difficulties with our old page.
We cherish every subscriber we had on this platform and believe it is important to continue to share with you developments and achievements of the #ASEANRussia Strategic Partnership.
So warm welcome to all of you at our new official page! ๐ฅณ๐๐
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๐ฅ Ambassador of Russia to #ASEAN Evgeny Zagaynovโs video greetings on the Day of Russia ๐ท๐บ.
๐จโ๐ ๐ฉฐ๐ฌ๐Major achievements and famous names in Russian history.
๐ท๐บ๐ Foreign policy and #ASEANRussia relations.
๐ท๐บ Happy Russia Day!
#RussiaDay #IloveRussia #WeAreRussia #RussiaDay2024
๐จโ๐ ๐ฉฐ๐ฌ๐Major achievements and famous names in Russian history.
๐ท๐บ๐ Foreign policy and #ASEANRussia relations.
๐ท๐บ Happy Russia Day!
#RussiaDay #IloveRussia #WeAreRussia #RussiaDay2024
๐ฐ Russia's Ambassador to ASEAN Evgeny Zagaynov's article โRussian National Day: Celebrating Unity and Heritage" in Antara News (12 June, 2024)
๐ Read in full
Key talking points:
๐น Russia ๐ท๐บ is a country with a centuries-long history and unique cultural heritage. Remarkable achievements and contribution of the Russian people to the world's science, literature, and arts are an inherent and essential part of the global heritage.
๐นAs one of the founders of the United Nations, Russia has consistently advocated respect for the UN Charter while being committed to the values of multilateralism, universally recognized principles and norms of international law, and equitable international cooperation.
๐นToday, Russia develops amid the continuing tectonic changes in the geopolitical landscape. Despite rampant anti-Russian propaganda as well as the unprecedented avalanche of illegal unilateral coercive measures, Russia remains one of the key actors in global political and economic affairs.
๐น The #ASEANRussia Partnership has evolved steadily, with both sides working together to promote regional stability, economic development, connectivity, resilience, and people-to-people exchanges. As confirmed recently by the President of the Russian Federation, โpromoting strategic partnership with #ASEAN is a major foreign policy priority for usโ.
๐นRussia strongly supports the pivotal principles of ASEAN centrality and unity. They are of particular importance nowadays, when the same countries that instigated the Ukrainian crisis pursue their policy of division and confrontation in regional processes and structures.
๐นRussia's joint initiatives have deepened its mutual understanding and collaboration with ASEAN Member States, contributing to peace and progress in the Asia-Pacific region.
๐ Read in full
Key talking points:
๐น Russia ๐ท๐บ is a country with a centuries-long history and unique cultural heritage. Remarkable achievements and contribution of the Russian people to the world's science, literature, and arts are an inherent and essential part of the global heritage.
๐นAs one of the founders of the United Nations, Russia has consistently advocated respect for the UN Charter while being committed to the values of multilateralism, universally recognized principles and norms of international law, and equitable international cooperation.
๐นToday, Russia develops amid the continuing tectonic changes in the geopolitical landscape. Despite rampant anti-Russian propaganda as well as the unprecedented avalanche of illegal unilateral coercive measures, Russia remains one of the key actors in global political and economic affairs.
๐น The #ASEANRussia Partnership has evolved steadily, with both sides working together to promote regional stability, economic development, connectivity, resilience, and people-to-people exchanges. As confirmed recently by the President of the Russian Federation, โpromoting strategic partnership with #ASEAN is a major foreign policy priority for usโ.
๐นRussia strongly supports the pivotal principles of ASEAN centrality and unity. They are of particular importance nowadays, when the same countries that instigated the Ukrainian crisis pursue their policy of division and confrontation in regional processes and structures.
๐นRussia's joint initiatives have deepened its mutual understanding and collaboration with ASEAN Member States, contributing to peace and progress in the Asia-Pacific region.
Antara News
Russian National Day: Celebrating Unity and Heritage
Russia Day is celebrated on June 12, as it was on this day in 1990 that the declaration of its state sovereignty was adopted, marking a new milestone in the ...