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Asean and Russia celebrated 35 years of diplomatic relations at a summit in Kazan, adopting frameworks for expanded cooperation in maritime affairs, trade, energy and security through 2030.
Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has stressed the importance of deepening Asean-Russia cooperation at a commemorative summit in Kazan, highlighting mutual efforts to address global challenges and strengthen regional resilience over the next decade.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged the acceleration of visa-free travel arrangements and direct flight connections between Malaysia and Russia, arguing that bureaucratic delays and outdated procedures are deterring Russian tourists from visiting the country.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on ASEAN and Russia to expand strategic cooperation across multiple sectors while emphasising dialogue as key to resolving global conflicts. The remarks came during the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit marking 35 years of diplomatic relations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Asean and Russia to broaden strategic cooperation across agriculture, energy production, industrial manufacturing, and technological development, positioning the expanding relationship as vital for regional stability.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held extensive discussions with international media in Kazan on strengthening Asean-Russia relations, addressing energy security concerns, and exploring cultural synergies between the two regions.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is addressing the ASEAN-Russia Business Forum in Kazan as part of a commemorative summit marking 35 years of dialogue relations between the two regional blocs.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has arrived in Kazan for a two-day working visit to attend the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit, which will mark 35 years of relations established in Kuala Lumpur in 1991.