🗓On 27 April 2023 in Moscow, on the sidelines of the 11th ARF OESG Russia 🇷🇺 and Indonesia 🇮🇩 held bilateral consultations on International Information Security (IIS) on directors' level. Experts from the relevant line agencies of the two countries also took part in the meeting.
🔹️The consultations demonstrated the proximity of the approaches of Russia and Indonesia to the IIS. The negotiations were focused on prospects for further cooperation within specialized international platforms, primarily the UN (Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of ICTs 2021-2025, Ad-Hoc Committee to elaborate a comprehensive international convention on combating the use of ICTs for criminal purposes) and regional mechanisms.
🔹️The parties reiterated their intention to further promote the #ASEANRussia Dialogue on ICT Security-related issues and bilateral cooperation in accordance with the relevant Intergovernmental Agreement of 2021.
🔹️The consultations demonstrated the proximity of the approaches of Russia and Indonesia to the IIS. The negotiations were focused on prospects for further cooperation within specialized international platforms, primarily the UN (Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of ICTs 2021-2025, Ad-Hoc Committee to elaborate a comprehensive international convention on combating the use of ICTs for criminal purposes) and regional mechanisms.
🔹️The parties reiterated their intention to further promote the #ASEANRussia Dialogue on ICT Security-related issues and bilateral cooperation in accordance with the relevant Intergovernmental Agreement of 2021.
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🇷🇺🇨🇳 On May 4, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Qin Gang on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s Foreign Ministers’ Council meeting in the state of Goa, India.
The two Ministers praised Russian-Chinese relations for the momentum they have gained against the backdrop of growing geopolitical instability.
The two officials exchanged views on the current state of and prospects for developing the #SCO, welcoming the collective efforts by its member states to ensure peace and security in Eurasia. They also mentioned the SCO’s growing prestige in international affairs and its key role in the regional security architecture.
During the meeting, Sergey Lavrov and Qin Gang reaffirmed their mutual commitment to stepping up coordination efforts within the #UN, the #SCO, #BRICS, #RIC, #G20 and other key international organisations and dialogue mechanisms. They discussed several hot topics, including efforts to promote a peace settlement in the Ukraine crisis.
The meeting also included a confidential exchange of views on the latest international matters with a focus on the developments in the Asia-Pacific Region considering the fact that extra-regional actors have been increasingly active in seeking to set up various exclusive blocs and formats that undermine the ASEAN-centric security and stability framework in the region.
The two Ministers share the view that modern neo-colonialist practices are unacceptable and have a destructive effect on most countries around the world and international relations in general.
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The two Ministers praised Russian-Chinese relations for the momentum they have gained against the backdrop of growing geopolitical instability.
The two officials exchanged views on the current state of and prospects for developing the #SCO, welcoming the collective efforts by its member states to ensure peace and security in Eurasia. They also mentioned the SCO’s growing prestige in international affairs and its key role in the regional security architecture.
During the meeting, Sergey Lavrov and Qin Gang reaffirmed their mutual commitment to stepping up coordination efforts within the #UN, the #SCO, #BRICS, #RIC, #G20 and other key international organisations and dialogue mechanisms. They discussed several hot topics, including efforts to promote a peace settlement in the Ukraine crisis.
The meeting also included a confidential exchange of views on the latest international matters with a focus on the developments in the Asia-Pacific Region considering the fact that extra-regional actors have been increasingly active in seeking to set up various exclusive blocs and formats that undermine the ASEAN-centric security and stability framework in the region.
The two Ministers share the view that modern neo-colonialist practices are unacceptable and have a destructive effect on most countries around the world and international relations in general.
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#RussiaChina
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🗓 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attended the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s Foreign Ministers Council, held in Panaji, state of Goa, India, on May 4 and 5.
The Foreign Ministers discussed the agenda for the upcoming meeting of the #SCO Heads of State Council (HSC), which is scheduled to take place in New Delhi on July 3 and 4. Among other things, they reviewed draft documents to be submitted to the heads of state.
🌐 The Ministers paid special attention to expanding the organisation’s membership, with Iran expected to be granted full SCO membership at the upcoming summit. Procedures to accept Belarus into the organisation have been launched and are well underway. Bahrain, Kuwait, Myanmar, the Maldives and the UAE are about to join SCO-led cooperation efforts as new dialogue partners.
The meeting included a detailed exchange of views on key regional and international matters, during which the participants were unanimous in stating the importance of deeper foreign policy coordination among SCO countries, primarily at the UN.
In the context of the combined efforts by SCO member states to counter terrorism, extremism, drug trafficking and cross-border organised crime, the foreign ministers paid special attention to the situation in Afghanistan, considering the urgency of preventing the instability there from spilling over into the SCO space.
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The Foreign Ministers discussed the agenda for the upcoming meeting of the #SCO Heads of State Council (HSC), which is scheduled to take place in New Delhi on July 3 and 4. Among other things, they reviewed draft documents to be submitted to the heads of state.
🌐 The Ministers paid special attention to expanding the organisation’s membership, with Iran expected to be granted full SCO membership at the upcoming summit. Procedures to accept Belarus into the organisation have been launched and are well underway. Bahrain, Kuwait, Myanmar, the Maldives and the UAE are about to join SCO-led cooperation efforts as new dialogue partners.
The meeting included a detailed exchange of views on key regional and international matters, during which the participants were unanimous in stating the importance of deeper foreign policy coordination among SCO countries, primarily at the UN.
In the context of the combined efforts by SCO member states to counter terrorism, extremism, drug trafficking and cross-border organised crime, the foreign ministers paid special attention to the situation in Afghanistan, considering the urgency of preventing the instability there from spilling over into the SCO space.
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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks and answers to media questions following the SCO Foreign Ministers Council meeting (Panaji, May 5, 2023)
#SCO
We have a common vision of problems persisting in the international arena. Our shared desire is to coordinate our actions at the #UN and on the Eurasian continent with such organisations as the #EAEU and #ASEAN, and more globally, to cooperate with the #BRICS countries.
Our colleagues from Central Asia are interested in promoting cooperation on information security and the fight against organised crime and drug trafficking in the SCO space. We think it is important to establish relevant divisions and let them be coordinated by the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure.
There is an understanding that the role of national currencies in settlements between SCO members should be increased. Practices currently taking shape within the Eurasian Development Bank, the Asian Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the BRICS New Development Bank could be used for this purpose.
#Afghanistan
Today, we came to terms on reaffirming the SCO-Afghanistan Contact Group. This group exists, although it has been some time since it met. One of the reasons is the Taliban’s status. Thus far, it is not recognised “de jure.” We are expecting the Taliban leaders to fulfill their promises on forming an inclusive government not only in terms of ethnic groups but also by ensuring the presence of the entire spectrum of Afghanistan’s political forces. This has yet to be done.
There is convincing evidence to the effect that the US supports the terrorist groups entrenched in the territory of Afghanistan that are opposed to the Taliban, including the Islamic State, the Islamic Movement of East Turkestan, and Al-Qaeda. The Americans have not abandoned their attempts to reintroduce US military infrastructure in the region surrounding Afghanistan, in Central Asia.
Everyone is well aware of the serious threat inherent in these attempts. We will resolutely oppose them.
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#SCO
We have a common vision of problems persisting in the international arena. Our shared desire is to coordinate our actions at the #UN and on the Eurasian continent with such organisations as the #EAEU and #ASEAN, and more globally, to cooperate with the #BRICS countries.
Our colleagues from Central Asia are interested in promoting cooperation on information security and the fight against organised crime and drug trafficking in the SCO space. We think it is important to establish relevant divisions and let them be coordinated by the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure.
There is an understanding that the role of national currencies in settlements between SCO members should be increased. Practices currently taking shape within the Eurasian Development Bank, the Asian Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the BRICS New Development Bank could be used for this purpose.
#Afghanistan
Today, we came to terms on reaffirming the SCO-Afghanistan Contact Group. This group exists, although it has been some time since it met. One of the reasons is the Taliban’s status. Thus far, it is not recognised “de jure.” We are expecting the Taliban leaders to fulfill their promises on forming an inclusive government not only in terms of ethnic groups but also by ensuring the presence of the entire spectrum of Afghanistan’s political forces. This has yet to be done.
There is convincing evidence to the effect that the US supports the terrorist groups entrenched in the territory of Afghanistan that are opposed to the Taliban, including the Islamic State, the Islamic Movement of East Turkestan, and Al-Qaeda. The Americans have not abandoned their attempts to reintroduce US military infrastructure in the region surrounding Afghanistan, in Central Asia.
Everyone is well aware of the serious threat inherent in these attempts. We will resolutely oppose them.
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#Eurasia4You
🗓 On May 24-25 in Moscow the 2nd Eurasian Economic Forum will be held.
The Forum is held within the Russian Federation's 🇷🇺 chairmanship in the Eurasian Economic Union’s governing bodies in 2023.
The goal of the Forum is to improve cooperation on the Eurasian continent. The key areas of discussion on the business programme will be issues concerning integration processes in the Eurasian Economic Union that are of most relevance to business, including those of particular interest to the Russian Federation.
❗️ The 2023 edition of the Eurasian Economic Forum will take place under the theme of ‘Eurasian Integration in a Multipolar World’. The plenary session will be the Forum's key event. A total of about 35 business sessions will take place within the EEF-2023, which will be divided into seven thematic tracks.
The Eurasian Economic Forum will host on its sidelines the Green Eurasia International Climate Competition, the Business Breakfast of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives to discuss new opportunities for international cooperation in Eurasia, and the Business Breakfast of the EAEU-Indonesia Business Dialogue.
👨💼👩💼 Furthermore, the EAEU Business Council block program is planned to include two events: a session dedicated to business activities as a driver of the Eurasian economic integration, as well as a meeting of the Presidium of the Eurasian Economic Union's Business Council.
👉 Apply for participation
🗓 On May 24-25 in Moscow the 2nd Eurasian Economic Forum will be held.
The Forum is held within the Russian Federation's 🇷🇺 chairmanship in the Eurasian Economic Union’s governing bodies in 2023.
The goal of the Forum is to improve cooperation on the Eurasian continent. The key areas of discussion on the business programme will be issues concerning integration processes in the Eurasian Economic Union that are of most relevance to business, including those of particular interest to the Russian Federation.
❗️ The 2023 edition of the Eurasian Economic Forum will take place under the theme of ‘Eurasian Integration in a Multipolar World’. The plenary session will be the Forum's key event. A total of about 35 business sessions will take place within the EEF-2023, which will be divided into seven thematic tracks.
The Eurasian Economic Forum will host on its sidelines the Green Eurasia International Climate Competition, the Business Breakfast of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives to discuss new opportunities for international cooperation in Eurasia, and the Business Breakfast of the EAEU-Indonesia Business Dialogue.
👨💼👩💼 Furthermore, the EAEU Business Council block program is planned to include two events: a session dedicated to business activities as a driver of the Eurasian economic integration, as well as a meeting of the Presidium of the Eurasian Economic Union's Business Council.
👉 Apply for participation
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📰 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s article for Russia in Global Affairs magazine (May 5, 2023)
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Key talking points:
• The UN-centric system is undergoing a deep crisis, the root cause of which was brought on by the decision of certain UN members to replace international law and the UN Charter with some “rules-based international order”. <...> Its masterminds haughtily reject the key principle underlying the UN Charter, which is the sovereign equality of states.
• Since World War II, Washington has pulled off dozens of reckless criminal military operations without even trying to secure multilateral legitimacy. Why bother when your “rules” are unbeknownst to everyone.
• Everyone is aware of it, even though not everyone is talking about it openly: the real issue is not about Ukraine, but rather about the future of international relations. Will they be forged on a sustainable consensus, one based on the balance of interests? Or will they be reduced to an aggressive and explosive advancement of hegemony? The Ukraine issue cannot be considered outside its geopolitical context.
• There should be no double standards. Multilateralism and democracy should enjoy respect both within the member countries and in their relations with one another.
• At this juncture, genuine multilateralism requires that the UN adapt to objective developments in the process of forming a multipolar architecture of international relations. It is imperative to expedite Security Council reform by expanding the representation of countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
• It is our common duty to preserve the United Nations as the hard-won epitome of multilateralism and coordination of international politics. The key to success lies in working together, renouncing claims on exceptionalism and – I reiterate – showing respect for the sovereign equality of states. This is what we all signed up for when we ratified the UN Charter.
#UNCharterIsOurRules
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Key talking points:
• The UN-centric system is undergoing a deep crisis, the root cause of which was brought on by the decision of certain UN members to replace international law and the UN Charter with some “rules-based international order”. <...> Its masterminds haughtily reject the key principle underlying the UN Charter, which is the sovereign equality of states.
• Since World War II, Washington has pulled off dozens of reckless criminal military operations without even trying to secure multilateral legitimacy. Why bother when your “rules” are unbeknownst to everyone.
• Everyone is aware of it, even though not everyone is talking about it openly: the real issue is not about Ukraine, but rather about the future of international relations. Will they be forged on a sustainable consensus, one based on the balance of interests? Or will they be reduced to an aggressive and explosive advancement of hegemony? The Ukraine issue cannot be considered outside its geopolitical context.
• There should be no double standards. Multilateralism and democracy should enjoy respect both within the member countries and in their relations with one another.
• At this juncture, genuine multilateralism requires that the UN adapt to objective developments in the process of forming a multipolar architecture of international relations. It is imperative to expedite Security Council reform by expanding the representation of countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
• It is our common duty to preserve the United Nations as the hard-won epitome of multilateralism and coordination of international politics. The key to success lies in working together, renouncing claims on exceptionalism and – I reiterate – showing respect for the sovereign equality of states. This is what we all signed up for when we ratified the UN Charter.
#UNCharterIsOurRules
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📷 The St. George Ribbon at the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Indonesia
👉 The St. George Ribbon is a symbol of military glory, courage and bravery during the liberating war against fascism in the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945).
It is a part of the Medal "For the Victory Over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945", the Order of Glory (of all classes), as well as the Medal "For the Capture of Berlin".
#Victory78 #WeRemember
👉 The St. George Ribbon is a symbol of military glory, courage and bravery during the liberating war against fascism in the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945).
It is a part of the Medal "For the Victory Over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945", the Order of Glory (of all classes), as well as the Medal "For the Capture of Berlin".
#Victory78 #WeRemember
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🌟 Happy #VictoryDay!
Today marks the 78th Anniversary of the Great Victory over Nazism.
#LestWeForget
#Victory78 #VDay78 #May9
Today marks the 78th Anniversary of the Great Victory over Nazism.
#LestWeForget
#Victory78 #VDay78 #May9
🗓On May 11, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to #ASEAN H.E. Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov 🇷🇺 paid a courtesy call on the Permanent Representative of Myanmar to ASEAN H.E. Ambassador Aung Myo Myint 🇲🇲.
🌏 The diplomats discussed ASEAN-Russia agenda, as well as cooperation within the framework of ASEAN-led mechanisms including #ADMM-Plus where Russia and Myanmar are currently co-chairing Experts' Working Group on Counter Terrorism.
#RussiaASEAN #ASEANRussia
🌏 The diplomats discussed ASEAN-Russia agenda, as well as cooperation within the framework of ASEAN-led mechanisms including #ADMM-Plus where Russia and Myanmar are currently co-chairing Experts' Working Group on Counter Terrorism.
#RussiaASEAN #ASEANRussia
📢Ambassador of the Russian Federation to #ASEAN H.E. Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov 🇷🇺 on ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership, Indonesia's 2023 ASEAN Chairmanship and his first impressions upon arrival in Jakarta in his interview to RIA Novosti.
🔗https://ria.ru/amp/20230512/zagaynov-1871064421.html
🔗https://ria.ru/amp/20230512/zagaynov-1871064421.html
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Евгений Загайнов: Россия полна решимости развивать сотрудничество с АСЕАН
В штаб-квартире Ассоциации государств Юго-Восточной Азии (АСЕАН) в столице Индонезии Джакарте приступил к работе новый постоянный представитель России при АСЕАН РИА Новости, 12.05.2023
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On May 10-11, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin attended a high-level four-party meeting (Russia, Türkiye, Ukraine plus the UN) in Istanbul as a member of the Russian interdepartmental delegation.
The parties focused on the implementation of the package of agreements signed in Istanbul on July 22, 2022. They laid emphasis on the Black Sea Initiative on the export of Ukrainian grain, which expires on May 18. The parties conducted a detailed exchange of views on the current problems in the work of the Joint Coordination Centre (JCC) and the proposals by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on unblocking the Togliatti–Odessa Ammonia Pipeline.
⚠️ Russian delegates confirmed that the exports of ammonia were supposed to begin simultaneously with the export of Ukrainian grain under both Istanbul agreements and without any preliminary conditions. Emphasising the interlinked character of the package agreements, the Russian participants noted the absence of progress in implementing the Russia-UN Memorandum on normalising domestic agricultural exports.
They pointed to five systemic problems (bank payments, transport logistics and insurance, parts supplies, unblocking “frozen” assets and the ammonia pipeline). These obstacles continue preventing Russian agricultural exports from reaching global markets.
❗️ Russian delegates noted that commercial exports of Ukrainian grain (70 percent of which is fodder corn and feeder grain) mostly to the advanced countries are not of primary importance for ensuring global food security and reducing the threat of famine. To reach these goals, it is more important to normalise exports of Russian fertilisers and grain (70 percent of which is wheat), which are being complicated by Western unilateral blocking sanctions.
The parties focused on the implementation of the package of agreements signed in Istanbul on July 22, 2022. They laid emphasis on the Black Sea Initiative on the export of Ukrainian grain, which expires on May 18. The parties conducted a detailed exchange of views on the current problems in the work of the Joint Coordination Centre (JCC) and the proposals by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on unblocking the Togliatti–Odessa Ammonia Pipeline.
⚠️ Russian delegates confirmed that the exports of ammonia were supposed to begin simultaneously with the export of Ukrainian grain under both Istanbul agreements and without any preliminary conditions. Emphasising the interlinked character of the package agreements, the Russian participants noted the absence of progress in implementing the Russia-UN Memorandum on normalising domestic agricultural exports.
They pointed to five systemic problems (bank payments, transport logistics and insurance, parts supplies, unblocking “frozen” assets and the ammonia pipeline). These obstacles continue preventing Russian agricultural exports from reaching global markets.
❗️ Russian delegates noted that commercial exports of Ukrainian grain (70 percent of which is fodder corn and feeder grain) mostly to the advanced countries are not of primary importance for ensuring global food security and reducing the threat of famine. To reach these goals, it is more important to normalise exports of Russian fertilisers and grain (70 percent of which is wheat), which are being complicated by Western unilateral blocking sanctions.
Pleased to take part in the Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr Kao Kim Hourn's briefing today on the outcomes of the 42nd ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia 🇮🇩.
👏 Congratulations to #ASEAN and Indonesian Chairmanship for their successful convening.
👏 Congratulations to #ASEAN and Indonesian Chairmanship for their successful convening.
🗓On May 16, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to #ASEAN H.E. Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov 🇷🇺 paid a courtesy call on the Permanent Representative of Indonesia to ASEAN H.E. Ambassador M.I. Derry Aman 🇮🇩.
🤝 H.E. Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov congratulated Indonesia on the successful convening of the 42nd ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings in Labuan Bajo and expressed Russia's support to Indonesian Chairmanship in ASEAN.
#ASEANRussia #RussiaASEAN #EAS
🤝 H.E. Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov congratulated Indonesia on the successful convening of the 42nd ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings in Labuan Bajo and expressed Russia's support to Indonesian Chairmanship in ASEAN.
#ASEANRussia #RussiaASEAN #EAS