Fri. Mar 29th, 2024

Russia is keen on beefing up cooperation with all institutions in the
Asia-Pacific region, including the Association of Southeast Asian
Nations (ASEAN) that plays the leading role there, said Russian Foreign
Minister Sergei Lavrov.

Meeting ASEAN
Secretary-General Le Luong Minh in Moscow on July 1, Lavrov said the
region is a priority in his country’s foreign policy.

All leading cooperation mechanisms in the region have been created with ASEAN’ systemically important assistance, he said.

For his part, the ASEAN leader spoke highly Russia’s contributions
to ASEAN cooperation, adding that he hopes the partnership between the
two sides will further develop.

During his visit,
Secretary-General Minh is scheduled to meet members of the Russian
Government, including Economic Development Minister Vladimir Puchkov.

He is also to meet representatives from Russia’s
Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the State Duma (lower house) and
Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Dmitry
Mezentsev.-VNA

By vivian