Russia ready to bolster ties with ASEAN

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says that Russia is keen to forge closer ties with ASEAN during his talks with his Filipino counterpart Albert del Rozario, in Moscow on Mar. 13.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 15:19

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says that Russia is keen to forgecloser ties with ASEAN during his talks with his Filipino counterpartAlbert del Rozario, in Moscow on Mar. 13.

He said that Russia supports the central role that ASEAN plays in ensuring regional security.

Rozariosaid that the Philippines sees Russia as one of its leadingpartners and praised its role in maintaining peace and stability acrossthe region.

Both parties share the same view on cooperation and security in Asia Pacific and agreed to increase economic and trading links.-VNA

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