Ahead of the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit marking the 35th anniversary of ASEAN-Russia relations, to be held in Kazan, Russian Federation, on June 17-18, 2026, Russian experts and ASEAN leaders have highly praised Vietnam’s role in promoting dialogue, strengthening intra-ASEAN consensus, and serving as an important bridge in the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership. These efforts have contributed to effectively addressing the increasingly complex challenges facing the region and the world.

The 19th meeting of the ASEAN-Russia Joint Cooperation Committee (ARJCC) took place virtually on March 30. This is an annual meeting at the Ambassador- level aiming to review and exchange measures to promote the implementation of cooperative projects and activities between ASEAN and Russia.