Foreign delegation leaders attending the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan have arrived at the MVB Kazan Expo venue where the event is being held.
The summit, dedicated to the 35th anniversary of Russia-ASEAN relations, is expected to address current and regional issues during the plenary session scheduled for Thursday. The parties will also discuss the development of their strategic partnership.
Opening to be Co-Chaired by Putin and Marcos
The meeting is planned to be opened under the co-chairmanship of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, in the presence of the press.
Later at the summit, four documents are expected to be signed. These include the Kazan Declaration, a comprehensive action plan for implementing the Russia-ASEAN strategic partnership for 2026-2030, and two joint statements on energy and culture.
Putin’s advisor Yuriy Ushakov announced that these texts had already been agreed upon prior to the summit.
Second Session to Focus on Eurasian Integration
The second session will be held in a working breakfast format and will be dedicated to integration processes in the Eurasian region.
Sergey Katyrin, Chairman of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is also expected to present the main outcomes of the Russia-ASEAN Business Forum.
Following the meeting, Putin and Marcos will make a joint statement to the media, after which the Russian leader will continue bilateral talks within the summit framework.
The jubilee summit in Kazan is taking place from June 17 to 19. Parallel to the summit, the Russia-ASEAN Business Forum was also opened on Wednesday.