🗓 On August 9, the delegation of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation 🇷🇺 took part in the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (#AIPA) Dialogue with the Russian Federation on the sidelines of the 44th General Assembly of AIPA in Jakarta 🇮🇩.
🤝 Participants discussed further strengthening of inter-parliamentary cooperation between AIPA and Russia.
🤝 Participants discussed further strengthening of inter-parliamentary cooperation between AIPA and Russia.
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🇮🇩 On August 17, Indonesia marks the 78th Anniversary of Independence.
The Republic of Indonesia was declared in 1945, putting an end to the period of foreign domination that began in the 16th century, when Portugal, Britain, Netherlands and Japan successively sought to take control of the legendary Spice Islands.
🤝 Diplomatic relations between the Soviet Union and Indonesia were established on February 3, 1950. The USSR played an important role in the rise of the new state, providing the archipelago with broad political and economic support.
🇷🇺🇮🇩 Russian-Indonesian ties have always relied on respect and trust. The accumulated potential for mutually beneficial cooperation is evidence of a true partnership between the two countries.
Today, our relations continue to evolve progressively. Moscow and Jakarta maintain an intensive political dialogue, including at the top level. The ministries, parliaments, as well as companies and corporations on both sides have channels for regular interaction. Extensive humanitarian cooperation contributes to strengthening the atmosphere of friendship between the people in our countries.
🎉 We extend greetings to our Indonesian friends on their national holiday. We wish them peace, prosperity and all the very best!
The Republic of Indonesia was declared in 1945, putting an end to the period of foreign domination that began in the 16th century, when Portugal, Britain, Netherlands and Japan successively sought to take control of the legendary Spice Islands.
🤝 Diplomatic relations between the Soviet Union and Indonesia were established on February 3, 1950. The USSR played an important role in the rise of the new state, providing the archipelago with broad political and economic support.
🇷🇺🇮🇩 Russian-Indonesian ties have always relied on respect and trust. The accumulated potential for mutually beneficial cooperation is evidence of a true partnership between the two countries.
Today, our relations continue to evolve progressively. Moscow and Jakarta maintain an intensive political dialogue, including at the top level. The ministries, parliaments, as well as companies and corporations on both sides have channels for regular interaction. Extensive humanitarian cooperation contributes to strengthening the atmosphere of friendship between the people in our countries.
🎉 We extend greetings to our Indonesian friends on their national holiday. We wish them peace, prosperity and all the very best!
🗓 On August 21, the delegation of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation 🇷🇺 took part in the 12th ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM)-Russia Consultation in Semarang, Indonesia 🇮🇩.
🔹️The parties discussed tangible outcomes of the ASEAN-Russia Trade and Investment Work Programme 2021-2025 and highlighted key projects in the following spheres: food and energy security, trade liberalisation, stability of financial system and payments, tourism promotion, digital and creative economy.
🔹️Special attention was paid to the digital economy, specifically e-commerce. The Russian side expressed its appreciation to the #ASEAN partners for participating in the ASEAN-Russia E-Commerce Cooperation Roundtable held online on August 10.
🔹️Russia proposed to further strengthen cooperation in the areas of regulatory policy, digital economy and mitigation of impact of climate change.
🔹️The parties discussed tangible outcomes of the ASEAN-Russia Trade and Investment Work Programme 2021-2025 and highlighted key projects in the following spheres: food and energy security, trade liberalisation, stability of financial system and payments, tourism promotion, digital and creative economy.
🔹️Special attention was paid to the digital economy, specifically e-commerce. The Russian side expressed its appreciation to the #ASEAN partners for participating in the ASEAN-Russia E-Commerce Cooperation Roundtable held online on August 10.
🔹️Russia proposed to further strengthen cooperation in the areas of regulatory policy, digital economy and mitigation of impact of climate change.
🗓 On August 23, the 8th ASEAN-Russia Senior Officials' Meeting on Agriculture (#ARSOMA) took place online under the co-chairmanship of Lao PDR 🇱🇦 and Russia 🇷🇺.
🔹️Participants discussed progress achieved under the ASEAN-Russia Agriculture and Food Security Work Programme 2021-2025.
🔹️The meeting discussed new projects and overviewed the implementation of ongoing projects under the #ASEAN-Russia Dialogue Partnership Financial Fund covering wastewater treatment and water management, sustainable agriculture development, innovative technologies in agriculture, soil degradation etc.
🔹️Participants discussed progress achieved under the ASEAN-Russia Agriculture and Food Security Work Programme 2021-2025.
🔹️The meeting discussed new projects and overviewed the implementation of ongoing projects under the #ASEAN-Russia Dialogue Partnership Financial Fund covering wastewater treatment and water management, sustainable agriculture development, innovative technologies in agriculture, soil degradation etc.
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ASEAN Disaster Resilience Forum kicks off in Singapore
🔗 https://en.mchs.gov.ru/for-mass-media/novosti/5087838
The opening of the First Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Disaster Resilience Forum was held on August 22. The Secretary of State, Deputy Head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia Alexey Serko took part in the Forum.
As part of the first day of the Forum, a bilateral meeting was held with the head of the Singapore Civil Defense Forces, Eric Yap.
During the working meeting, topical issues of joint work and further interaction between the rescue departments of the two countries were discussed.
A practical step in the field of interaction could be the exchange of experience in the field of education and training of fire and rescue specialists, in particular, programs for additional education and advanced training in state universities. Eric Yap also accepted the invitation of the Russian side to visit the International Salon of Security Equipment "Integrated Security-2024".
According to Alexey Serko, the EMERCOM of Russia is ready to assist in the development of fire and rescue sports in Singapore, in the preparation of the national team and entry into the International Sports Federation of Firefighters and Rescuers.
The parties also discussed the possibility of exchanging best practices in the field of fire safety in megacities, taking into account the increasing scale of high-rise buildings, where it is difficult to save people in case of emergency. Therefore, the emphasis in this work should be on preventive measures.
Representatives of the two departments also discussed the possibility of joint work in multilateral formats such as ASEAN and INSARAG. In 2021, a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation in the field of prevention and elimination of emergencies was signed between the Russian Federation and ASEAN. This makes it possible to consider the issue of including the Khabarovsk search and rescue team, certified according to the INSARAG methodology, in a special list of ASEAN responding units.
At the moment, Russia is the only country in the world with three state certified rescue teams according to the INSARAG methodology. The participation of Russian rescuers in joint training and exercises will serve as a good opportunity to exchange experience with their colleagues from the top ten countries.
Concluding the meeting, the parties thanked each other for the constructive dialogue and development of further cooperation between the countries in the field of combating emergencies. Also on the first day of the Forum, issues of multilateral cooperation with ASEAN on the topic of resilience to natural disasters were discussed with foreign partners.
🔗 https://en.mchs.gov.ru/for-mass-media/novosti/5087838
The opening of the First Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Disaster Resilience Forum was held on August 22. The Secretary of State, Deputy Head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia Alexey Serko took part in the Forum.
As part of the first day of the Forum, a bilateral meeting was held with the head of the Singapore Civil Defense Forces, Eric Yap.
During the working meeting, topical issues of joint work and further interaction between the rescue departments of the two countries were discussed.
A practical step in the field of interaction could be the exchange of experience in the field of education and training of fire and rescue specialists, in particular, programs for additional education and advanced training in state universities. Eric Yap also accepted the invitation of the Russian side to visit the International Salon of Security Equipment "Integrated Security-2024".
According to Alexey Serko, the EMERCOM of Russia is ready to assist in the development of fire and rescue sports in Singapore, in the preparation of the national team and entry into the International Sports Federation of Firefighters and Rescuers.
The parties also discussed the possibility of exchanging best practices in the field of fire safety in megacities, taking into account the increasing scale of high-rise buildings, where it is difficult to save people in case of emergency. Therefore, the emphasis in this work should be on preventive measures.
Representatives of the two departments also discussed the possibility of joint work in multilateral formats such as ASEAN and INSARAG. In 2021, a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation in the field of prevention and elimination of emergencies was signed between the Russian Federation and ASEAN. This makes it possible to consider the issue of including the Khabarovsk search and rescue team, certified according to the INSARAG methodology, in a special list of ASEAN responding units.
At the moment, Russia is the only country in the world with three state certified rescue teams according to the INSARAG methodology. The participation of Russian rescuers in joint training and exercises will serve as a good opportunity to exchange experience with their colleagues from the top ten countries.
Concluding the meeting, the parties thanked each other for the constructive dialogue and development of further cooperation between the countries in the field of combating emergencies. Also on the first day of the Forum, issues of multilateral cooperation with ASEAN on the topic of resilience to natural disasters were discussed with foreign partners.
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ASEAN Disaster Resilience Forum kicks off in Singapore - News - EMERCOM of Russia
The opening of the First Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Disaster Resilience Forum was held on August 22. - EMERCOM of Russia
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📢 State Secretary - Deputy Minister for Civil Defence Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters of the Russian Federation Alexey Serko 🇷🇺 is taking part in the First #ASEAN Disaster Resilience Forum in Singapore 🇸🇬 on August 22-24, 2023.
📢 State Secretary - Deputy Minister for Civil Defence Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters of the Russian Federation Alexey Serko 🇷🇺 is taking part in the First #ASEAN Disaster Resilience Forum in Singapore 🇸🇬 on August 22-24, 2023.
🗓 On August 20-23, representatives of the Eurasian Economic Comission (#EEC) took part in the consultations on the sidelines of the 55th ASEAN Economic Ministers' Meeting held in Semarang, Indonesia 🇮🇩.
🔹️Practical steps to deepen interaction between the #EAEU and the #ASEAN were in the spotlight of the meeting of the EEC representatives with Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Economic Community H.E. Mr. Satvinder Singh. The EEC and the ASEAN Secretariat discussed the results of implemention of the Memorandum of Understanding between the EEC and ASEAN on Economic Cooperation, noting the desire to deepen dialogue and mutual interest in studying best integration practices.
🔹️H.E. Mr. Sergei Glazyev, Minister in charge of Integration and Macroeconomics of the EEC addressed the meeting online:
💬"Interaction between EAEU and ASEAN designed to increase trade and economic cooperation between regions. In March, we held a seminar on digital transformation in the EAEU and ASEAN, which attracted the attention of official, business and expert circles in our regions. We intend to start preparing the second face-to-face stage of such a seminar, which could take place in 2024”.
The idea of the face-to-face seminar was supported by Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, ASEAN Secretary General, who also expressed appreciation of the overall level of interaction between the #EAEU and the ASEAN.
Sergei Glazyev noted the joint contribution of the EEC and the ASEAN to implementing the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as well as the efforts of the two associations to develop contacts through business circles in order to increase trade.
The EEC Minister drew attention to the upward trend in the trade turnover between the EAEU and the ASEAN (it has grown 1.6 times since 2015).
🔹️A number of bilateral meetings between the EEC and representatives of the ASEAN Member States - the Lao PDR 🇱🇦, Indonesia 🇮🇩, Cambodia 🇰🇭 and the Philippines 🇵🇭 took place on the sidelines of the event as well.
🔹️Practical steps to deepen interaction between the #EAEU and the #ASEAN were in the spotlight of the meeting of the EEC representatives with Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Economic Community H.E. Mr. Satvinder Singh. The EEC and the ASEAN Secretariat discussed the results of implemention of the Memorandum of Understanding between the EEC and ASEAN on Economic Cooperation, noting the desire to deepen dialogue and mutual interest in studying best integration practices.
🔹️H.E. Mr. Sergei Glazyev, Minister in charge of Integration and Macroeconomics of the EEC addressed the meeting online:
💬"Interaction between EAEU and ASEAN designed to increase trade and economic cooperation between regions. In March, we held a seminar on digital transformation in the EAEU and ASEAN, which attracted the attention of official, business and expert circles in our regions. We intend to start preparing the second face-to-face stage of such a seminar, which could take place in 2024”.
The idea of the face-to-face seminar was supported by Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, ASEAN Secretary General, who also expressed appreciation of the overall level of interaction between the #EAEU and the ASEAN.
Sergei Glazyev noted the joint contribution of the EEC and the ASEAN to implementing the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as well as the efforts of the two associations to develop contacts through business circles in order to increase trade.
The EEC Minister drew attention to the upward trend in the trade turnover between the EAEU and the ASEAN (it has grown 1.6 times since 2015).
🔹️A number of bilateral meetings between the EEC and representatives of the ASEAN Member States - the Lao PDR 🇱🇦, Indonesia 🇮🇩, Cambodia 🇰🇭 and the Philippines 🇵🇭 took place on the sidelines of the event as well.
🗓 On August 25, Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation Sergey Mochalnikov 🇷🇺 took part in the 17th East Asia Summit (#EAS) Energy Ministers' Meeting in Bali, Indonesia 🇮🇩.
In his speech, the Deputy Minister stressed that the EAS Participating Countries are unanimous in supporting the UN sustainable development goals, primarily in terms of ensuring a reliable energy supply.
According to him, strengthening energy security is possible by:
🔹️diversification of energy sources;
🔹️ expanding and strengthening international partnerships;
🔹️ demonopolization of markets for related services, including logistics.
💬 "In the context of the energy transition, it is important to focus on the national characteristics of countries. Russian energy sector is distinguished by a high share of low-carbon energy sources - their share in the balance of electricity generation in Russia is 85.5%. We intend to further develop carbon-free nuclear generation, hydropower and hydrogen energy."
🔹️ On the sidelines of the 17th EAS EMM Russian delegation discussed the implementation of technical assistance projects in the field of energy financed by Russia 🇷🇺 with the UN Under-Secretary-General, ESCAP Executive Secretary Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana and potential areas for expanding cooperation in the fuel and energy sector with the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia Arifin Tasrif 🇮🇩.
In his speech, the Deputy Minister stressed that the EAS Participating Countries are unanimous in supporting the UN sustainable development goals, primarily in terms of ensuring a reliable energy supply.
According to him, strengthening energy security is possible by:
🔹️diversification of energy sources;
🔹️ expanding and strengthening international partnerships;
🔹️ demonopolization of markets for related services, including logistics.
💬 "In the context of the energy transition, it is important to focus on the national characteristics of countries. Russian energy sector is distinguished by a high share of low-carbon energy sources - their share in the balance of electricity generation in Russia is 85.5%. We intend to further develop carbon-free nuclear generation, hydropower and hydrogen energy."
🔹️ On the sidelines of the 17th EAS EMM Russian delegation discussed the implementation of technical assistance projects in the field of energy financed by Russia 🇷🇺 with the UN Under-Secretary-General, ESCAP Executive Secretary Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana and potential areas for expanding cooperation in the fuel and energy sector with the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia Arifin Tasrif 🇮🇩.
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🇷🇺🇻🇳 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks during a meeting with Permanent Deputy Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Minh Vu
📍Moscow, August 30, 2023
💬 It is good to be able to carry on with the tradition of holding regular consultations, including as part of our strategic dialogue.
Russia and Vietnam have quite a track record in maintaining trust-based, friendly, and brotherly relations rooted in many decades of friendship and mutual assistance. We appreciate the attitude which persists among the people of Vietnam towards Russia and the Soviet Union in connection with our contribution to your efforts to fight for the independence and sovereignty of your homeland.
This solidarity, mutual respect, assistance and support have been quite useful in many situations throughout history, whenever the world found itself at distressing junctures. I am certain that this will remain the case in the future too.
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📍Moscow, August 30, 2023
💬 It is good to be able to carry on with the tradition of holding regular consultations, including as part of our strategic dialogue.
Russia and Vietnam have quite a track record in maintaining trust-based, friendly, and brotherly relations rooted in many decades of friendship and mutual assistance. We appreciate the attitude which persists among the people of Vietnam towards Russia and the Soviet Union in connection with our contribution to your efforts to fight for the independence and sovereignty of your homeland.
This solidarity, mutual respect, assistance and support have been quite useful in many situations throughout history, whenever the world found itself at distressing junctures. I am certain that this will remain the case in the future too.
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