🌏 Russia and APEC: What Are Our Priorities and How Do They Align with Contemporary Realities? Russia’s objectives within #APEC are strategic in nature and driven by pragmatic considerations. The primary focus of our nation's consistent efforts is the advancement of trade and economic interests in the Asia-Pacific region (APR), which currently stands as one of the most dynamically developing regions in the world. The APR accounts for 40% of the world's population, 50% of global trade, and 60% of global GDP. 🇺🇳 According to data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), developing states in the APR attracted over $640 billion in foreign direct investment last year. This constitutes approximately 40% of the global total and more than 70% of all investments directed toward developing economies. 🤝 The volume of Russia's trade with APEC member states already exceeds $500 billion and continues to expand. Bilateral trade with China for the first three quarters of this year increased by 30.6% compared to the same period in 2025, reaching $214.3 billion. Trade growth with #ASEAN countries in 2026 stands at approximately 10%, with the primary drivers of growth being the Philippines (up 60% compared to the first half of 2025), Thailand (32%), and Vietnam (15%). 📈 The remaining nations of the Association are also demonstrating positive dynamics. https://t.me/maratberdyev/2566