Prime Minister to Attend the 2026 ASEAN-Russia Summit in Kazan
Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão departed today, June 15th, for an official visit to the Russian Federation, where he will participate in the 2026 ASEAN-Russia Summit, to be held in Kazan on June 17th and 18th, as part of celebrations marking the 35th anniversary of relations between the Association of Southeast Asia (ASEAN) and Russia.
The summit brings together the leaders of ASEAN member states, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn to discuss strengthening the strategic partnership between ASEAN and Russia and to explore new areas of mutually beneficial cooperation. 
During the meeting, the heads of state and government will address issues including regional and international security, trade and investment, energy, education, technology, public health, connectivity, infrastructure, and cultural exchange. The leaders will also discuss ways to deepen political, economic, and humanitarian cooperation between ASEAN and Russia.
On the sidelines of the summit, the ASEAN-Russia Business Forum will be held on June 17th, bringing together business representatives to promote opportunities for trade, investment, and economic cooperation. The ASEAN Secretary-General will also attend this meeting, which is dedicated to strengthening economic and business relations between ASEAN and the Russian Federation.
The programme also includes sessions and roundtables focused on relations between ASEAN and the Eurasian Economic Union, with an emphasis on areas such as health, energy, industry, digital development, artificial intelligence, food security, logistics, and transport.
The ASEAN-Russia Summit serves as a platform for dialogue and cooperation between Southeast Asia and the Russian Federation, marking 35 years of relations between the two sides.
