ASEANEWS HEADLINE-POLITICS | ASEAN-Russia Summit commemorating 35 years of ties | MARCOS to lead review of ASEAN-Russia cooperation in Kazan
The 22nd ASEAN-Russia Senior Officials Meeting (ARSOM) convened today in Kazan, Russia, as ASEAN and Russia mark the 35th year of their relations, with a Commemorative Summit scheduled to be held in June 2026 in Kazan. The Meeting reviewed progress under the ASEAN-Russia Comprehensive Plan of Action (CPA) for 2021-2025 and noted the ongoing consideration of a successor document for the term 2026-2030. The 22nd ARSOM was co-chaired by Permanent Secretary and ASEAN-Myanmar SOM Leader, Hau Khan Sum, and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and SOM Leader of the Russian Federation, Andrey Rudenko, and attended by ASEAN SOM Leaders or their representatives, the Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Political-Security Community, and their respective delegations.
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Marcos to visit Russia for Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit
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PBBM to lead review of ASEAN-Russia cooperation in Kazan
By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos
June 11, 2026, 2
LEADERS’ RETREAT. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders engage in a candid and forward-looking exchange during the Retreat of the 48th ASEAN Summit on May 8, 2026, focusing on strengthening the region’s resilience amid evolving global, economic, and geopolitical challenges. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is set to lead the review of ASEAN-Russia cooperation during the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan, Russia, on June 17 to18. (PCO photo)
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MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will lead the review of cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Russia during the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan, Russia on June 17 to 18.
In a press briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro confirmed that the President is slated to visit Russia for the ASEAN-Russia Summit.
Castro said the President’s participation in the summit is part of the Philippines’ role as ASEAN chair.
“Ito ay isang pagtitipon na ginaganap bilang paggunita sa 35 na anibersaryo ng ugnayan ng ASEAN at Russia (This is a gathering being held to commemorate the 35th anniversary of ASEAN-Russia relations),” she said.
“Ang Russia ay isang ASEAN dialogue partner at bilang ASEAN Chair, ang Pilipinas, pangungunahan natin ang pagsusuri sa naging takbo ng ating kooperasyon at relasyon sa Russia (Russia is an ASEAN dialogue partner, and as ASEAN Chair, the Philippines will lead the review of the progress of our cooperation and relations with Russia),” Castro added.
She said the Philippines, as ASEAN chair, will lead discussions on the status of the bloc’s cooperation and relations with Moscow.
The summit will also tackle future initiatives aimed at further deepening and expanding ties between Asia and Russia.
Asked whether Marcos would hold a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Castro said details regarding the President’s engagements would be provided by the DFA in a press briefing scheduled on June 15.
On possible power-related discussions, Castro said Energy Secretary Sharon Garin is interested in exploring options on energy transition and fuel diversification.
However, Castro said no specific details have been finalized regarding possible agreements or discussions on the matter.
“There [are] no details yet but she wants to explore possible options on energy transition and fuel diversification. Pero (But) she is planning to discuss the matter with the Ambassador of Russia to the Philippines,” she said. (PNA)
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Brunei Sultan to attend Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit

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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah is scheduled to attend the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit from June 17-18, 2026 in Kazan, Russian Federation.
The Commemorative Summit – held on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of Asean-Russia relations – will be co-chaired by President of the Philippines Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr as the Asean Chair this year, and President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, and will be joined by His Majesty and other Asean leaders.
The Commemorative Summit is expected to review the progress achieved under the Asean-Russia Comprehensive Plan of Action (CPA) for 2021-2025, chart the course for future cooperation, as well as renew the shared commitment to strengthening the Asean-Russia Strategic Partnership. – Borneo Bulletin/ANN
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HÀ NỘI, VIET NM
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| Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng. VNA/VNS Photo |
Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng will lead a high-ranking delegation of Việt Nam to attend the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit marking the 35th anniversary of ASEAN-Russia relations in Kazan, Russia, from June 16-18.
HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng will lead a high-ranking delegation of Việt Nam to attend the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit marking the 35th anniversary of ASEAN-Russia relations in Kazan, Russia, from June 16-18.
During the trip, which comes at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, PM Hưng will hold bilateral engagements, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Việt Nam. — VNA/VNS
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