🗓 On April 10, the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation 🇷🇺, together with the Russian University of Transport, held an online #ASEAN-Russia workshop "Autonomous Navigation Technologies for Sustainable Development of the Maritime Industry".

🔹️The event was aimed at promoting international cooperation and exchange of experience in the implementation of autonomous navigation technologies focused on sustainable growth and increased efficiency of maritime operations.

🔹️The workshop was opened with welcoming remarks by Vitaly Klyuev, Director of the Department of State Policy in the field of Maritime and Inland Water Transport of the Ministry of Transport of Russia, and Ms. Kanchana Vanichkorn, Director of the Sectoral Development Directorate of the ASEAN Economic Community Department.

🔹️The workshop brought together over 130 participants from Cambodia 🇰🇭, Indonesia 🇮🇩, Myanmar 🇲🇲, Malaysia 🇲🇾, the Philippines 🇵🇭, Thailand 🇹🇭, Timor-Leste 🇹🇱, and Russia 🇷🇺. Among the participants were representatives of maritime authorities, port administrations, classification societies, universities, and industry experts who took part in discussions on autonomous shipping technologies.

🔹️The Russia–ASEAN workshop emphasized the transformative potential of autonomous shipping technologies in the maritime industry. Addressing cybersecurity issues, regulatory gaps in individual countries, and training needs is possible through international cooperation, which will help create a safe, efficient, and sustainable environment in maritime transport.

🎵 On April 14, 2025, a gala concert was held in Jakarta to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and Indonesia. The event took place within the framework of the 13th Session of the Russian-Indonesian Joint Commission on Trade, Economic and Technical Cooperation and became a vibrant celebration of cultural ties and mutual respect between the two nations.

🇷🇺🇮🇩 The concert was opened with official remarks by the Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mrs. Olga Lyubimova, and the Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, H.E. Mr. Giring Ganesha.

💬 Minister Lyubimova: The bilateral dialogue between our two countries has, from the very beginning, been built on the principles of a high level of trust, mutual respect, and understanding.

In both Russia and Indonesia, folk culture preserves our traditional moral values and serves as a source of social cohesion and unity. Folk culture and folk art - our richest intangible cultural heritage - nurture respect for and pride in cultural traditions, which must be passed down from generation to generation.

🤝 The artistic program featured performances by the State Academic Russian Choir named after M.E.Pyatnitsky, the State Academic Honored Dance Ensemble of Dagestan "Lezginka", and Indonesian performers, including a gamelan orchestra and the Saman dance group.

Among the highlights were “Mother Russia,” “Kalinka-Malinka,” and “Song of the Palm Island” by the Pyatnitsky Choir; “Highlander Dance,” “Pair Lezginka,” and “Drum Dance” by the Lezginka Ensemble; as well as joint performances such as “Ayo, Mama” and “Black Eyes” presented by Russian and Indonesian soloists.

On April 15, the Russian Emergencies Ministry (#EMERCOM) 🇷🇺 have delivered another batch of humanitarian aid to Myanmar 🇲🇲.

The IL-76 aircraft delivered over 30 tons of supplies that included canned goods, cereals, sugar and medicine.

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We wish Happy New Year to all our #ASEAN friends in Cambodia 🇰🇭, Laos 🇱🇦, Myanmar 🇲🇲 and Thailand 🇹🇭!
Happy and joyful Choul Chnam Thmey, Pi Mai, Thingyan and Songkran ahead!💧We hope this special occasion brings you happines and prosperity.✨🙏

🗓 The 23rd Meeting of the ASEAN-Russia Joint Cooperation Committee (#ARJCC) took place in Jakarta on 11 April 2025 and was co-chaired by H.E. Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to ASEAN 🇷🇺 and H.E. Ambassador Aung Myo Myint, the Permanent Representative of Myanmar to ASEAN 🇲🇲.

🔹️Permanent representatives of #ASEAN Member States to ASEAN, their respective delegations as well as representatives of Russian Foreign Ministry, Ministry of Economic Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Russia-ASEAN Business Council and ASEAN Centre in MGIMO University took part in the meeting. Timor-Leste 🇹🇱 also attended as an observer.

🔹️The meeting discussed various key developments in ASEAN-Russia dialogue relations, including progress on the implementation of the ASEAN-Russia Comprehensive Plan of Action (CPA) for 2021-2025 and potential areas of future collaboration to further strengthen ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership.

🔹️The participants noted the progress of the ASEAN-Russia political and security, economic and socio-cultural cooperation. Both sides discussed ways to further deepen multifaceted collaboration in areas of mutual interest, such as food and energy security, digital economy, science, technology and innovations, education, combating infectious diseases, tourism, people-to-people and youth contacts, business ties etc.

🔹️The Meeting appreciated activities of the ASEAN Center in MGIMO University. ASEAN also positively noted the MGIMO’s Master’s Programme for ASEAN students launched in 2023.

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🚀 On April 12, 1961, at 9.07 am Moscow Time, the Vostok spacecraft with Yury Gagarin aboard made its historic lift-off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. This first manned space mission in the history of humankind heralded the beginning of the Space Age.

Yury #Gagarin was only 27 years old then. He had experienced various hardships earlier in life, spending his childhood years in his home town in Nazi-occupied territory during the Great Patriotic War. After the war, he joined the Saratov air club, for many years he trained hard to become a professional pilot. Gagarin eventually joined the first Soviet cosmonaut squad.

On that memorable April morning, he was preparing to take off into the unknown where no human being had ever been before. A photographer took images of the cosmonaut’s face before the flight. Gagarin showed absolutely no fear, flashing his famous smile and concentrating on his responsible assignment.

🧑‍🚀 Yury Gagarin spent 108 minutes in outer space, orbited the Earth and successfully landed near the village of Smelovka in the Saratov Region.

While in orbit, he maintained radio contact with Earth, conducted observations through a porthole, controlled the operation of the spacecraft’s systems and made a few experiments.

📰 The media widely announced Yury Gagarin’s mission 55 minutes after the Vostok rocket lifted off. It became the most quoted news story worldwide. Instantly, a Soviet pilot & cosmonaut became the most famous person on Earth.

Two days later, the residents of the Soviet capital took to the streets, carrying flowers and posters that welcomed Gagarin who had arrived in Moscow. In late April, the first man in space went on a global tour to share his impressions with people all over the world.

🌐 In the next two years following this history-making event, Yury Gagarin visited over 30 countries where he was given a hero’s welcome. His tour was unofficially named the Peace Mission. Despite his immense popularity, Gagarin remained his own usual self and continued to engage in what he liked most – aviation and cosmonautics – for the rest of his life.

🗓 The 22nd ASEAN-Russia Joint Planning and Management Committee (#ARJPMC) Meeting was held in Jakarta on 10 April 2024 under the Co-Chairmanship of Russia 🇷🇺 and Myanmar 🇲🇲.

🔹️The Russian delegation comprised representatives of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Economic Development, Ministry of Agriculture and ASEAN Centre in MGIMO University.

🔹️The meeting reviewed cooperation projects under the ASEAN-Russia Dialogue Partnership Financial Fund (#ARDPFF) and made preparations for the upcoming 23rd Meeting of the ASEAN-Russia Joint Cooperation Committee (#ARJCC).

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On April 9, two IL-76 aircrafts of the Russian Emergencies Ministry (#EMERCOM) 🇷🇺 have delivered additional 59 tons of humanitarian aid to Myanmar 🇲🇲.

Russian rescuers handed over mobile power stations, tents and blankets, as well as basic necessities to the region affected by the devastating earthquake.

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📸 Footage of unloading the two IL-76 aircrafts of the Russian Emergencies Ministry (#EMERCOM) with humanitarian aid for Myanmar 🇲🇲.

Aircrafts transported more than 68 tons of essential disaster relief supplies to the affected region - food, over 30 diesel generators, 150 tents and basic necessities.

Three more special flights with a hundred tons of humanitarian aid are expected to arrive in the near future.

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🇷�� Ministry of Civil Defence, Emergencies and Disaster Relief of the Russian Federation:

🇲🇲 Prime Minister of the Republic of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Mandalay to see firsthand the work of Russia's EMERCOM specialists and to personally thank them for their help in responding to the recent earthquake.

He observed the efforts of the Russian rescuers, who are working around the clock to clear debris and save the lives of Myanmar citizens, while also providing provide vital support to the people of Myanmar.

He inspected the work of the mobile hospital and spoke with the medical team. So far, more than 200 people have received assistance.

Russia's EMERCOM personnel briefed the Prime Minister on:
⭕️ the progress of search and rescue operations;
⭕️ coordination with local and international rescue teams;
⭕️ humanitarian aid delivered to the republic by EMERCOM aviation.

Three more aircraft are scheduled to deliver an additional 100 tonnes of humanitarian aid in the coming days.

#RussiaHelps #RussiaMyanmar

The total area of more than 62 thousand m² affected by the earthquake has been examined by the Ministry of Civil Defense, Emergencies and Disaster Relief of the Russian Federation (#EMERCOM) 🇷🇺 rescue teams since the beginning of the search and rescue operations in Myanmar 🇲🇲.

Russian rescuers immediately leave for the areas where people may still be trapped under rubble. The EMERCOM's rescue dogs are able to investigate thousands of m² of affected territory daily.

🎙 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks at talks with Deputy Prime Minister – Foreign Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Bui Thanh Son (Moscow, April 2, 2025)

💬 Mr Minister,

Friends,

We are delighted to welcome you to Moscow.

It is a special year for us. This year, we will mark 75 years of our diplomatic relations, the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Second World War and of Vietnam’s independence declared on September 2, 1945, and, of course, the 50th Anniversary of the liberation of the southern regions of your country on April 30, 1975.

🇷🇺🇻🇳 All these dates are connected, in one way or another, with the development of our friendly and truly fraternal relations, and the practical expression of our people’s solidarity in the fight for their independence and interests.

We can see today that the experience we accumulated at different stages in our shared history, including at the time of trial, provided the basis for an intensive and substantive political dialogue at all levels and promoted our trade and economic ties, defence and security cooperation, cultural exchanges that are in great demand in our societies, and overall, our close interaction on the international stage.

We are working with our Vietnamese friends to implement the agreements reached in June 2024 during the state visit of President Vladimir Putin to Vietnam.

Comrade To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the 13th President of Vietnam, has been invited to Victory Day celebrations in Moscow. We will be delighted to see the Vietnamese leader at the celebrations.

🤝 There are intensive exchanges between our parliaments, scientists, experts and youth organisations.

We will discuss all these aspects of our relations today, and I hope that after that we will map out additional measures to promote our interaction in all spheres.

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The airmobile hospital of the Ministry of Civil Defense, Emergencies and Disaster Relief of the Russian Federation 🇷🇺 (#EMERCOM) has begun working in full in the central part of the city of Mandalay 🇲🇲, an area hit by the earthquake.

Over 20 doctors are providing medical assistance to those in need. Therapeutic, surgical and intensive care units have received the first patients. The hospital will operate around the clock. The psychologists are also taking part in the mission.

🚑 The airmobile hospital is capable of operating autonomously for at least 14 days while receiving up to 200 patients a day. Meanwhile, its in-patient facility has 50 beds. The hospital has the necessary equipment for even the most complex surgeries.

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The Ministry of Civil Defense, Emergencies and Disaster Relief of the Russian Federation 🇷🇺 (#EMERCOM) has formed the largest group of rescuers to provide assistance to the population of Myanmar.

A total of 264 Russian rescuers are currently involved in eliminating the consequences of the strongest earthquake in Myanmar.

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🎥 Footage of search and rescue operations conducted by the Russian 🇷🇺 specialists in Mandalay 🇲🇲.

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An additional group of rescuers from the Ministry of Civil Defense, Emergencies and Disaster Relief of the Russian Federation 🇷🇺 (#EMERCOM) arrived in Myanmar on 31 March.

Russian specialists are sent to the most affected areas, where previously arrived experts are already working. The group is equipped with the necessary gear, equipment and tools.

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☪️ We wish happy Eid al-Fitr to all those celebrating, including our dear colleagues and partners!

May you be blessed by happiness and virtue!

🇷�� Ministry of Civil Defence, Emergencies and Disaster Relief of the Russian Federation:

⚡️ Two aircraft of Russia's EMERCOM have landed at Yangon Airport to assist in mitigating the aftermath of a devastating earthquake.

📌 The rescue personnel have brought essential equipment and tools for search and rescue operations.The team is equipped with endoscopes and acoustic devices capable of detecting survivors trapped under debris as deep as 4.5 metres, as well as ground-penetrating radars and thermal imaging cameras.

The rescue teams are ready to work around the clock at multiple sites simultaneously, assisted by unmanned aerial vehicles.

🇷�� Ministry of Civil Defence, Emergencies and Disaster Relief of the Russian Federation:

⚡️ Russia's EMERCOM dispatches two aircraft carrying rescue personnel to the Republic of Myanmar to assist in earthquake recovery efforts.

By order of Russian President Vladimir Putin and under the instructions of Emergencies Minister Alexander Kurenkov, a contingent of Russian rescue specialists departed from Zhukovsky Airport for Myanmar.

The unit, comprising 120 specialists from the Ministry’s airmobile detachment, Tsentrospas, and the Leader special risk rescue centre. The team also includes K9 search units, anesthesiologists, and psychologists.

👩‍🚒 Russian emergency responders possess extensive expertise in responding to natural disasters, including major earthquakes. They are equipped with all necessary gear for search and rescue operations.

Help is coming! #RussiaHelps

Shocked to learn about the tragic consequences of the devastating earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand, we stand in solidarity with the countries hit by it.

Our prayers and thoughts are with
all those affected by the disaster.

We express our sincere sympathy and support to those who have lost their loved ones and wish a speedy recovery to all injured.
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DUE TO THE DEVASTATING EARTHQUAKE THAT HIT MYANMAR AND THAILAND THE ORGANIZERS HAVE POSTPONED THE ASEAN-RUSSIA CHESS TOURNAMENT TO A LATER DATE.

🗓 On March 25, together with the Russian Ambassador to Indonesia H.E. Mr. Sergei Tolchenov and diplomats of the Russian Embassy, the Second Secretary of the Russian Mission to #ASEAN Mr. Roman Grishanov took part in the “Russian Diplomatic Lab”, an event organised by the Russian House in Jakarta 🇮🇩 and attended by more than 120 Indonesian students and other guests from a number of diplomatic missions and student organisations. 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓

Russian diplomats told the audience about the history and different aspects of Russian foreign policy, as well as shared the insights about the nuances of diplomatic work.💼🌏

🎓 The meeting with the Director of the Institute of Russian, Eastern European and Central Asian Studies of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Professor Sun Zhuangzhi and his team as well as collegues from the Chinese Mission to ASEAN provided a great opportunity to exchange views on regional processes 🙏.

Team of the Russian Mission to ASEAN was happy to take part in the special screening of the outstanding record-breaking cartoon Ne Zha 2 organized by the Chinese Mission to ASEAN and Permanent Mission of Malaysia to ASEAN in Jakarta on 23 March. 🎬🙏

🗓 On March 18, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to ASEAN H.E. Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov 🇷🇺 received a courtesy call from the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Indonesia and ASEAN H.E. Ms. Dagmar González Grau 🇨🇺. Grateful for a fruitful exchange of views.🙏

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📢 On March 13, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to #ASEAN Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov 🇷🇺 took part in the First Meeting of the Group of the East Asia Summit (#EAS) Participating Countries' Ambassadors to ASEAN (EAS Group) held at the ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta 🇮🇩.

🔹️The EAS participating countries expressed their commitment to further strengthening the EAS and enhancing practical cooperation to implement the EAS Plan of Action 2024-2028 and follow-up on EAS Leaders’ decisions.

#EAS

A very happy International Women's Day to all #ASEAN ladies!

We wish you all the best ❤️
May you enjoy happiness and good health 💐

#IWD2025

📢 Ambassador of the Russian Federation to #ASEAN H.E. Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov 🇷🇺 on the outcome of the recent 21st ASEAN-Russia Senior Officials' Meeting in Jakarta 🇮🇩, current state of the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership and joint future plans, ties between ASEAN, EAEU, SCO, and BRICS, as well as recent developments in the Asia-Pacific in his interview to RT.

Key points:

🔹The ASEAN-Russia Senior Officials' Meeting provided a good opportunity to take stock of progress achieved in our cooperation and give guidance for future work, as well as to compare notes on the current developments in the region.

🔹 Currently, one of the key tasks is to prepare a new ASEAN-Russia Comprehensive Plan of Action for the next 5-year period, aimed at diversifying our interaction and embracing new spheres of mutual interest.

🔹Under the ASEAN-Russia Dialogue Partnership Financial Fund we are implementing projects in various fields such as energy, tourism, digital and creative economy, sustainable agricultural development, wastewater treatment and water management, development of remote areas, and others. An array of educational and training initiatives covers diverse areas ranging from counterterrorism to tourism and international relations.

🔹There is a good basis for synergy between #BRICS and ASEAN, even without a special institutional framework. This synergy would definitely contribute to making our world safer and more just.

🔹Promoting relations with like-minded organizations and fora in Eurasia will benefit #ASEAN, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (#SCO) and the Eurasian Economic Union (#EAEU). This “cross-platform” cooperation is a key element of the concept of the Eurasian security architecture.

🔹 Defending and fostering ASEAN Centrality and unity, its “place at the driver’s seat” is crucial for tackling modern challenges to regional peace and prosperity. ASEAN has the necessary wisdom and strength, and it can always count on the support of Russia in this regard.

🔹A whole network of so-called “minilateral groupings” surrounding Southeast Asia is being sowed. Obviously, their functioning is far from being inclusive and transparent, and such fragmentation of the regional security space inevitably undermines the core principle of ASEAN Centrality.

🔹Against the backdrop of continued militarization of the Asia-Pacific the countries of the region firmly state that they do not want to see Southeast Asia turned into a proxy battleground for competition between external powers. ASEAN should be the epicentrum of growth, not an epicentrum of confrontation.

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🇷🇺��🇲 Statement by President of Russia Vladimir Putin following Russian-Myanmar talks (March 4, 2025)

💬 President Putin: Our countries are bound by truly strong bonds of friendship, traditions of support, and mutual assistance. All of this was once again clearly confirmed during the substantive and constructive negotiations that we held with Mr. Min Aung Hlaing. <...>

The new Joint Statement reaffirms the key principles of Russian-Myanmar partnership.

📈 This includes further deepening cooperation in trade and investment. By the end of last year, trade had increased by approximately 40%, reaching nearly $2 billion. We are ready to work on expanding mutually beneficial trade.

Credit and financial cooperation is also taking shape. The intergovernmental commission is working actively, with its latest session held recently in the capital of Myanmar.

Energy constitutes a strategic area of bilateral cooperation, with Russia reliably supplying the Republic with essential energy resources. Last year, over 90% of oil on the Myanmar market originated from our country.

We are exploring opportunities for cooperation in the energy sector across other avenues, including the use of renewable energy sources. The intergovernmental agreement on the construction of a low-capacity nuclear power plant, signed earlier today, paves the way for providing Myanmar’s economy with affordable and environmentally friendly energy. This will serve as a strong impetus for further economic growth, the creation of thousands of new jobs, and the development of highly skilled national personnel.

Joint projects are also being implemented in industry and advanced technologies. With Russia’s assistance, a ground-based earth remote sensing complex has been launched in the Republic. Mr Min Aung Hlaing plans to visit the Progress Rocket Space Centre in Samara, where he will have the opportunity to learn about the achievements of Russian cosmonautics.

Cooperation in the cultural and humanitarian sphere is similarly dynamic. Plans include the opening of a Russian Cultural Centre in Myanmar and the construction of the country’s first Orthodox church. In turn, two Myanmar cultural and religious centres are already operational in Russia. <...>

🇷🇺 Mr. Min Aung Hlaing has been invited to participate in the celebrations marking the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War on May 9. Pursuant to existing agreements, a contingent of Myanmar’s Armed Forces will join Russian military personnel in the ceremonial parade on Red Square.

During the negotiations, current international issues were also addressed. The positions of Russia and Myanmar on many of these matters are virtually identical or very close. We coordinate efforts on key multilateral platforms and advocate for the peaceful and sustainable development of the Asia-Pacific region. Russia and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar are actively engaged in security cooperation as partners.

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Russian Mission to ASEAN wishes joyful and blessed Ramadan to everyone celebrating. ☪️

Happy National Day to our friends in Brunei Darussalam! 🇧🇳 Wishing all Bruneians a joyous celebration filled with unity, prosperity, and happiness. 🙏

⭐️ Today, on February 23, Russia celebrates Defender of the Fatherland Day!

Congratulations to everyone who has defended our Motherland and continues to shield & fight for it at this very moment ! 🛡

🗓 On February 19, an Exhibition "ASEAN-Russia: prospects of cooperation in civilian nuclear energy and technologies" was opened in the ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta 🇮🇩.

🔹️Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Andrey Rudenko 🇷🇺, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar H.E. Mr. Aung Kyaw Moe 🇲🇲, Head of Rosatom office in Indonesia Ms. Anna Belokoneva and Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn delivered their welcoming remarks.

🔹 The exhibition highlighted the growing partnership between ASEAN and Russia in advancing energy cooperation, particularly in civilian nuclear energy. It showcased the potential areas of ASEAN-Russia Cooperation in civilian nuclear and renewable energy, such as nuclear power units, wind power, nuclear medicine, radiation technologies etc.

🗓On February 19, Jakarta 🇮🇩 hosted the 21st ASEAN-Russia Senior Officials' Meeting (#ARSOM).

🔹️The meeting was co-chaired by the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Andrey Rudenko 🇷🇺 and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar H.E. Mr. Aung Kyaw Moe 🇲🇲.

🔹 Participants discussed ways and means of further promoting the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership with an emphasis on such priority areas as science and technology, digitalization, energy, and the development of smart cities.

🔹️Specific steps were outlined to further diversify practical cooperation. Particular attention was paid to the prospects for launching new joint mechanisms and initiatives, in particular, in the field of youth ties and biological security. Both sides expressed their commitment to further enhancing the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership under the forthcoming Comprehensive Plan of Action for 2026-2030.

🔹The 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.

🔹️On the sidelines of the ARSOM an Exhibition "ASEAN-Russia: prospects of cooperation in civilian nuclear energy and technologies" was opened at the ASEAN Headquarters.

#ASEANRussia #RussiaASEAN #ARSOM

🗓 On February 17, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Andrey Rudenko 🇷🇺 held a meeting with the Director General for ASEAN Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia H.E. Mr. Sidharto R. Suryodipuro 🇮🇩 in Jakarta.

🤝Ahead of the ASEAN-Russia Senior Officials' Meeting (#ARSOM) on February 19 in Jakarta, diplomats discussed key matters of the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership agenda, as well as exchanged opinions on topical issues and regional developments in the Asia-Pacific.

🗓 On February 12, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to ASEAN H.E. Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov 🇷🇺 received a courtesy call from Ambassador of Mongolia to the Republic of Indonesia H.E. Mr. Enkhtaivan Dashnyam 🇲🇳. Diplomats discussed cooperation within the ASEAN-led fora and exchanged views on regional developments.

🗓 On February 11, Ambassador of Russia to ASEAN Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov and Head of Rosatom office in Indonesia Ms. Anna Belokoneva paid a courtesy call on the Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Energy (#ACE) Dato’ Ir. Ts. Razib Dawood.

Always delighted to exchange views on further deepening ASEAN-Russia cooperation on energy with the ACE team. 🙏

🎙 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at the opening of an exhibition dedicated to the 75th Anniversary of Russian-Vietnamese diplomatic relations (Moscow, February 11, 2025)

💬 It is my pleasure to welcome you to the inauguration of this exhibition commemorating the 75th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Russian Federation and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

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On January 30, 1950, Soviet Foreign Minister Andrey Vyshinsky dispatched a note to his Vietnamese counterpart, Hoang Minh Giam, confirming the USSR Government’s decision to establish diplomatic relations with the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (the state’s name at the time). Our nation was among the very first to undertake this step – recognised and established diplomatic relations.

The friendship and mutual affinity between our peoples have withstood the test of time, remaining impervious to political expediency. We take pride in having supported heroic Vietnam during both its struggle for freedom and independence, as well as during peaceful construction.

In turn, we cherish the memory of Vietnamese volunteers who fought in the Battle of Moscow in 1941–1942. Last August’s unveiling of a monument in their honour stands as vivid testament to this. We anticipate Vietnamese leadership representatives will join celebrations for the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

Over 75 years, Russia-Vietnam relations have evolved significantly. At present, they have attained the status of a comprehensive strategic partnership resting on trust-based political dialogue, particularly at the highest level.

The state visit of the President of Russia Vladimir Putin to Vietnam in June 2024, alongside the official visit of Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man to the Russian Federation in September 2024 provided substantial momentum to multi-vector cooperation. A productive exchange of views occurred between the Russian head of state and Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Tinh in October 2024, on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan. <...>

Cooperation in the fuel and energy sector continues to play a key role in the development of trade and economic collaboration. <...> The implementation of the Free Trade Agreement between Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union, celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year, bolsters bilateral trade. <...>

Educational and cultural exchanges expand. Vietnamese students and postgraduates – future highly qualified specialists – study across various Russian institutions. This year, Russian universities have allocated 1,000 places for Vietnamese citizens.

🇺🇳 Close constructive cooperation with Vietnam has been established within the framework of international organisations, primarily the UN. It is based on a significant convergence of positions on most issues on the global and regional agenda.

The further strengthening of Russian-Vietnamese relations allows us not only to reflect proudly on the past but to face the future with optimism. Their further enhancement serves our peoples’ interests and promotes security and stability in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

🇷🇺🇻🇳 To mark this 75th Anniversary, we have prepared an extensive programme of commemorative events, including Days of Russian and Vietnamese Culture and performances by Vietnamese artists in Russia.

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On the occasion of the Russia Diplomats' Day 🇷🇺 we decided to ask members of our team about their experience working in the Russian Mission to ASEAN in Jakarta 🇮🇩.

Today is Diplomatic Workers' Day aka Diplomats' Day in 🇷🇺 #Russia!

This date goes back to the earliest documented mention (February 10, 1549) of the Ambassadorial Prikaz —the first state body in our country’s history that oversaw foreign affairs.

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🇷🇺🇮🇩 On February 4, 2025, the residence of the Russian Ambassador to Indonesia hosted a reception on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and Indonesia, as well as Russia Diplomats’ Day. The event celebrated the strong and enduring partnership between the two nations, which has evolved over the decades based on mutual trust and cooperation.

📢 During the reception, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Indonesia Sergei Tolchenov, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to ASEAN Evgeny Zagaynov, and Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia Fadli Zon addressed the attendees with welcoming remarks. They highlighted the historical significance of the bilateral relationship and emphasized the growing cooperation in various fields, including political dialogue, trade, education, and cultural exchanges.

🤝 Among the distinguished guests were Sultan Baktiar Najamudin, Speaker of the House of Regional Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia; Mardani Ali Sera, Chairperson of the Committee for Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia; Andy Rachmianto, Director General for Protocol and Consulate Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia; and Dave Laksono, Deputy Chair of Commission I of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia.

📷 In the main hall of the residence, an archival photo exhibition was displayed, showcasing key milestones in the history of Russian-Indonesian diplomatic relations. The exhibition featured rare photographs of major events, such as meetings between Nikita Khrushchev and President Soekarno, the handover of Gelora Bung Karno Stadium (GBK) to Indonesia, and other high-level contacts over the years. These historical moments underscored the deep ties and achievements that have shaped the partnership between the two nations.

✅ The event took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere, with guests enjoying traditional Russian cuisine.