Russia – ASEAN: MGIMO’s Role in Advancing Strategic Partnership 🇧🇳🇰🇭🇮🇩🇱🇦🇲🇾🇲🇲🇵🇭🇸🇬🇹🇭🇻🇳🇷🇺 📍On June 17–18, Kazan is hosting the Russia–ASEAN Summit, marking the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). During the anniversary meeting, leaders will review the progress of the Russia–ASEAN strategic partnership and identify new areas of cooperation in the political, economic, and humanitarian spheres. "Russia-ASEAN relations have the character of a strategic partnership which, amid geopolitical turbulence, serves as an important stabilizing factor in the Asia-Pacific region and contributes to the formation of a balanced security architecture and equal, mutually beneficial cooperation," said Russian President Vladimir Putin. 🌐 For many years, MGIMO has remained one of the leading platforms for strengthening Russia’s ties with ASEAN member states. Today, the University is home to dozens of students from the region. MGIMO students also study Vietnamese, Indonesian, Malay, Lao, Thai, Khmer, and Burmese, gaining the expertise needed to become highly qualified area studies specialists. 🌎 A special role in fostering Russia–ASEAN cooperation is played by the ASEAN Centre at MGIMO, which has been operating since 2010. The Centre promotes dialogue partnership between Russia and ASEAN and supports academic, educational, and cultural exchanges. With its support, MGIMO regularly hosts international conferences, youth summits, educational forums, and ASEAN country days. 📚 In 2023, the ASEAN Centre launched a unique English-language Master's program, “Political Economy of the ASEAN–Russia Strategic Partnership.” The program combines the study of international relations, economics, regional integration, business culture, and contemporary global processes, with a particular focus on cooperation between Russia and the countries of Southeast Asia. Learn more about the program via the link. Would you like to build your career in one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-growing regions? Start your journey at MGIMO. 🔎 More details about MGIMO on our website. 🌐MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)