🤝 Working Visit of ASEAN Secretary-General to the Russian Federation (13–15 October 2026) The visit marks the 35th anniversary of ASEAN-Russia relations and the 30th anniversary of the Dialogue Partnership, following the June Commemorative Summit in Kazan. 👤 Key Meetings & Discussions: - Foreign Policy: Met with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Presidential Adviser Anton Kobyakov. - Economic Integration: Discussed ASEAN-EAEU cooperation with Bakytzhan Sagintaev, Chairman of the Eurasian Economic Commission (#EEC). - Sectoral Cooperation: Held talks with Ministers and Deputy Ministers overseeing Energy, Science & Higher Education, Digital Development, Agriculture, and Emergency Situations. - Diplomatic Briefing: Met with members of the ASEAN Moscow Committee (AMC). ⚡️ Energy Agenda: The Secretary-General delivered remarks at the high-level session "The Russia-ASEAN Energy Bridge: Resources, Technologies, New Markets" during the Russian Energy Week 2026 International Forum. 🎓 Academic & Cultural Ties: Dr. Kao Kim Hourn visited MGIMO University, where he held talks with Rector Anatoly Torkunov and was conferred an Honorary Doctorate for his outstanding contributions to advancing ASEAN-Russia relations. 🌐 The visit underscored the broad, multifaceted nature of the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership, successfully strengthening institutional linkages and people-to-people exchanges for future cooperation. #ASEAN #Russia #EAEU #MGIMO