Moscow, January 27. / /. Russia and other countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) intend to diversify cooperation in the field of economics and energy. These plans were discussed at the meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Ambassador of ASEAN member countries recognized in Moscow.

As reported on the website of the Russian Foreign Ministry, “A substantive dialogue has taken place on the implementation of the decisions of the leaders of the Russian Federation and the group of 10 ASEAN countries on developing partnerships. The Russian-ASEAN strategy, as well as the preparation ”. of a new program document for medium term. ” At the same time, “the focus is the measures to promote practical cooperation, including the participation of the ASEAN Moscow Committee”. The Russian Foreign Ministry emphasized: “The steps have been outlined to diversify cooperation in the fields of economics, energy, science and high technology, digital conversion, and expand relations. business and young people ”.

The report also noted that “The discussion on regional and global issues has now affirmed the closeness in Russia's approach and association in forming a sustainable security structure in the region. Asia – Pacific, based on principles of respect for international law, equality and openness. ” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs added that Mr. Lavrov and the ambassadors “paid special attention to the topic of deeper integration in Asia-Europe, building ASEAN's relationship with the Eurasian Economic Union and the organization. Shanghai cooperation ”.

Russia and ASEAN have a comprehensive plan for 5 years to implement the current strategic partnership and documents takes effect until 2025. Last summer, Mr. Lavrov said the parties have started preparing a plan 5 new years.

ASEAN is an intergovernmental association of 10 Southeast Asian countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia). It was founded in 1967.