Seminar sheds light on Russia – ASEAN cooperation in Asia-Pacific
A seminar on Russia and ASEAN in Asia-Pacific: dynamics of cooperation, regional processes and global context was held in Moscow on October 15 to mark the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Russia-ASEAN dialogue relations and the 30th anniversary of their diplomatic ties.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi. (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) – A seminar on Russia and ASEAN inAsia-Pacific: dynamics of cooperation, regional processes and global contextwas held in Moscow on October 15 to mark the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Russia-ASEAN dialogue relations and the 30th anniversaryof their diplomatic ties.
The event was co-hosted by the Moscow State Institute ofInternational Relations (MGIMO)’s ASEAN Centre and the Russian Ministry ofForeign Affairs.
In an opening remark delivered virtually, Russian DeputyMinister of Foreign Affairs Ivan Morgulov said expanding cooperation with ASEANremains one of Russia’s priorities in Asia-Pacific, contributing to theregional stability and sustainable development.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi, for hispart, said in the ever-changing geopolitical context, more than ever Russia andASEAN need to cooperate closely for the common interest. They must togethermaintain peace, security and stability; foster socio-economic development; andstrengthen open and inclusive regional architecture and win-win partnershipwith ASEAN at the centre, he said.
The diplomat stressed that as an active and responsible ASEAN memberand Russia’s comprehensive strategic partner, Vietnam always supports the European country toreinforce ties with ASEAN, highlighting that this has been consistent since the first day ASEANand Russia established their diplomatic relations and will go on in the future.
The seminar, which took place on October 15 – 16, featurednine discussions held in person and via video teleconference. The discussions touchon current issues in the Russia – ASEAN cooperation, evaluate the status of thepartnership and dialogue at the time of COVID-19, analyse the development motivations in Southeast Asia, and identify the main trends for political andeconomic development in each ASEAN member states./.
Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Igor Morgulov and the Ambassadors of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Moscow have discussed the promotion of cooperation betwen the across the board, including a possibility of elevating the two sides’ relations to a strategic partnership.
As Vietnam is serving as ASEAN Chair in 2020, many Russian experts have their belief in the Southeast Asian nation’s activeness in promoting ASEAN-Russia cooperative relations.
The prospect of the ASEAN-Russia ties was at centre of attention at a recent round-table conference held by the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC).
A Vietnamese delegation led by Politburo member and permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Vo Van Thuong attended a round-table conference of Russia – ASEAN political parties on June 29 via a videoconference.
Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council of Russia Konstantin Kosachev has delivered a video speech at the first plenary session of the 42nd General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), affirming that the development of cooperation in high-tech and innovative sectors is one of the main priorities of the Russia-ASEAN dialogue.
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The desk will serve as a service centre providing market intelligence, business licensing guidance, facilitating business cooperation, identifying potential investment projects, and harmonising regulatory policies between the two parties.
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Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi. (Photo: VNA)
