🗓 On March 2, Russia hosted the 1st ASEAN-Russia Young Diplomats Summit in Sochi 🇷🇺. The event was held under the Co-Chairmanship of Russia and Lao PDR 🇱🇦 in conjunction with the VII Global Forum of Young Diplomats and on the sidelines of the World Youth Festival 2024 (#WYF2024).
🔹️The Summit brought together young diplomats from Russia and #ASEAN Member States, representatives of the Russia-ASEAN Business Council and the ASEAN Center in MGIMO University.
🔹️Diplomats from ASEAN Member States and Russia exchanged views on the trends of modern diplomacy and shared their vision of the prospects for ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership. They discussed new areas of cooperation in the fields of science and education, volunteering, development of people-to–people contacts, business, sports and e-sports ties.
🔹️Russian Ambassador to ASEAN H.E. Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov in his welcoming remarks emphasized the special attention Russia is paying to strengthening youth-to-youth interaction with ASEAN countries. Executive Director of the Russia-ASEAN Business Council Daniyar Akkaziev noted the role of young entrepreneurs from Russia and ASEAN in promoting the creative industries. Experts from @aseancentremgimo discussed the importance of academic exchanges in deepening dialogue with the countries of Southeast Asia.
🔹️The ASEAN-Russia Young Diplomats Summit paved the way for new creative initiatives to empower youth and increase their opportunities to be involved in decision-making. Constructive engagements, dialogue and collaboration among young diplomats provide unique opportunities to forge trustworthy professional networks and lay a solid ground for close cooperation in future.
🔹️The delegates supported the initiative to hold meetings between young diplomats from Russia and ASEAN on a regular basis.
#ASEANRussia #WYF2024
🔹️The Summit brought together young diplomats from Russia and #ASEAN Member States, representatives of the Russia-ASEAN Business Council and the ASEAN Center in MGIMO University.
🔹️Diplomats from ASEAN Member States and Russia exchanged views on the trends of modern diplomacy and shared their vision of the prospects for ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership. They discussed new areas of cooperation in the fields of science and education, volunteering, development of people-to–people contacts, business, sports and e-sports ties.
🔹️Russian Ambassador to ASEAN H.E. Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov in his welcoming remarks emphasized the special attention Russia is paying to strengthening youth-to-youth interaction with ASEAN countries. Executive Director of the Russia-ASEAN Business Council Daniyar Akkaziev noted the role of young entrepreneurs from Russia and ASEAN in promoting the creative industries. Experts from @aseancentremgimo discussed the importance of academic exchanges in deepening dialogue with the countries of Southeast Asia.
🔹️The ASEAN-Russia Young Diplomats Summit paved the way for new creative initiatives to empower youth and increase their opportunities to be involved in decision-making. Constructive engagements, dialogue and collaboration among young diplomats provide unique opportunities to forge trustworthy professional networks and lay a solid ground for close cooperation in future.
🔹️The delegates supported the initiative to hold meetings between young diplomats from Russia and ASEAN on a regular basis.
#ASEANRussia #WYF2024
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📰 Aide to the President of Russia for Foreign Policy Yuri Ushakov's interview with TASS (March 5, 2024)
Key talking points:
💬 Cooperation within #BRICS is undoubtedly one of the key features of Russia's long-term foreign policy.
• Russia, as the current president of the organization, has a special responsibility to ensure the fastest and smoothest integration of the new members into the operation of all BRICS mechanisms. This is undoubtedly a cornerstone and high priority task of our Presidency.
• In the relatively short period of its existence, the BRICS association has rapidly developed and transformed into an extensive multi-level mechanism of interaction on a wide range of issues on the global agenda.
🌐 Many perceive BRICS as a prototype of multipolarity, a structure uniting the Global South and East on the principles of equality, sovereignty and mutual respect.
• Support for the principles of multipolarity and a greater role of developing countries in global governance, as well as the fundamental values of the BRICS group, such as the spirit of equality, mutual respect, openness, inclusiveness and constructive cooperation, is an indispensable condition [for joining BRICS].
• We see increasing the role of BRICS counties in the international currency and financial system as a specific task for this year. <...> We believe that creating an independent BRICS payment system is an important goal for the future.
• There has never been a military aspect to cooperation within our group. <...> BRICS does not have plans to build such cooperation, including military drills.
☝️ Russia has never set BRICS in opposition to other international platforms, be it the Group of 20 or the Group of Seven. We believe that the association is unique.
• The recipe for BRICS’ attractiveness and success is based on the absence of a confrontational or “hidden” agenda. I will repeat that it brings together like-minded countries.
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Key talking points:
💬 Cooperation within #BRICS is undoubtedly one of the key features of Russia's long-term foreign policy.
• Russia, as the current president of the organization, has a special responsibility to ensure the fastest and smoothest integration of the new members into the operation of all BRICS mechanisms. This is undoubtedly a cornerstone and high priority task of our Presidency.
• In the relatively short period of its existence, the BRICS association has rapidly developed and transformed into an extensive multi-level mechanism of interaction on a wide range of issues on the global agenda.
🌐 Many perceive BRICS as a prototype of multipolarity, a structure uniting the Global South and East on the principles of equality, sovereignty and mutual respect.
• Support for the principles of multipolarity and a greater role of developing countries in global governance, as well as the fundamental values of the BRICS group, such as the spirit of equality, mutual respect, openness, inclusiveness and constructive cooperation, is an indispensable condition [for joining BRICS].
• We see increasing the role of BRICS counties in the international currency and financial system as a specific task for this year. <...> We believe that creating an independent BRICS payment system is an important goal for the future.
• There has never been a military aspect to cooperation within our group. <...> BRICS does not have plans to build such cooperation, including military drills.
☝️ Russia has never set BRICS in opposition to other international platforms, be it the Group of 20 or the Group of Seven. We believe that the association is unique.
• The recipe for BRICS’ attractiveness and success is based on the absence of a confrontational or “hidden” agenda. I will repeat that it brings together like-minded countries.
Read in full
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🎙 President Vladimir Putin extended greetings to Russian women on International Women’s Day.
💬 From the bottom of my heart, I wish you all the best on International Women’s Day.
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You certainly have the power to improve this world with your beauty, wisdom and generosity, but above all, thanks to the greatest gift that nature has endowed you with – the bearing of children. Motherhood is a glorious mission for women.
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This year is dedicated to the family in Russia. The meaning, the essence of the family is primarily about the continuation of life, the continuation of the lineage, of the story of each family and our entire country. The family is the bond that has ensured continuity from generation to generation, and consideration and respect for women and motherhood are an integral part of our traditions.
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👉 I would like to specifically address the women who are serving in the special military operation now, carrying out combat missions, as well as to others who are now separated from their family members, waiting for our heroes to come home, inspiring them with their love, cheer and support, worrying about every soldier, helping them on the front line, in hospitals, and in numerous volunteer organisations. Again and again, you prove that a woman’s heart is truly an irresistible force, providing an example of perseverance and confidence that good and truth are on our side.
You take on extremely difficult challenges, achieving success and impressive results in a variety of fields. We, men, often feel amazed at your ability to get things done quickly and efficiently, yet thoroughly, seeing to every detail. You handle an endless succession of problems and burdens without losing your charm and allure. It is impossible not to admire you.
I would like to wish you genuine mutual understanding with those you hold dear, as many truly happy moments in your lives as possible, and success in everything that is important to you.
💐 All the best to you. Happy International Women’s Day!
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💬 From the bottom of my heart, I wish you all the best on International Women’s Day.
<...>
You certainly have the power to improve this world with your beauty, wisdom and generosity, but above all, thanks to the greatest gift that nature has endowed you with – the bearing of children. Motherhood is a glorious mission for women.
<...>
This year is dedicated to the family in Russia. The meaning, the essence of the family is primarily about the continuation of life, the continuation of the lineage, of the story of each family and our entire country. The family is the bond that has ensured continuity from generation to generation, and consideration and respect for women and motherhood are an integral part of our traditions.
<...>
👉 I would like to specifically address the women who are serving in the special military operation now, carrying out combat missions, as well as to others who are now separated from their family members, waiting for our heroes to come home, inspiring them with their love, cheer and support, worrying about every soldier, helping them on the front line, in hospitals, and in numerous volunteer organisations. Again and again, you prove that a woman’s heart is truly an irresistible force, providing an example of perseverance and confidence that good and truth are on our side.
You take on extremely difficult challenges, achieving success and impressive results in a variety of fields. We, men, often feel amazed at your ability to get things done quickly and efficiently, yet thoroughly, seeing to every detail. You handle an endless succession of problems and burdens without losing your charm and allure. It is impossible not to admire you.
I would like to wish you genuine mutual understanding with those you hold dear, as many truly happy moments in your lives as possible, and success in everything that is important to you.
💐 All the best to you. Happy International Women’s Day!
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🗓 On March 13, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to ASEAN H.E. Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov 🇷🇺 had a meeting with H.E. Ms. Yuyun Wahyuningrum, Representative of the Republic of Indonesia 🇮🇩 to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (#AICHR). We are grateful to Ms. Wahyuningrum for the detailed account of the AICHR, it’s work and priorities.
🗓 On March 14, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to #ASEAN H.E. Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov 🇷🇺 paid a courtesy call on H.E. Dato’ Astanah Abdul Aziz, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Political-Security Community.
🤝 Ambassador Zagaynov congratulated Dato’ Astanah for assuming her position as the Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Political-Security Community. They exchanged views on ways and means to further enhance ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership and discussed the preparation for the 20th ASEAN-Russia Senior Officials’ Meeting to be held in Russia in April 2024.
#RussiaASEAN #ASEANRussia
🤝 Ambassador Zagaynov congratulated Dato’ Astanah for assuming her position as the Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Political-Security Community. They exchanged views on ways and means to further enhance ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership and discussed the preparation for the 20th ASEAN-Russia Senior Officials’ Meeting to be held in Russia in April 2024.
#RussiaASEAN #ASEANRussia
🗓 On March 21, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to #ASEAN H.E. Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov 🇷🇺 paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Nararya S. Soeprapto, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs.
🤝 Ambassador Zagaynov congratulated Deputy Secretary-General for assuming his position. They discussed prospects for further enhancing the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership, development initiatives and preparation for the upcoming 21st ASEAN-Russia Joint Planning and Management Committee (#ARJPMC) and the 22nd ASEAN-Russia Joint Cooperation Committee (#ARJCC).
#RussiaASEAN #ASEANRussia
🤝 Ambassador Zagaynov congratulated Deputy Secretary-General for assuming his position. They discussed prospects for further enhancing the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership, development initiatives and preparation for the upcoming 21st ASEAN-Russia Joint Planning and Management Committee (#ARJPMC) and the 22nd ASEAN-Russia Joint Cooperation Committee (#ARJCC).
#RussiaASEAN #ASEANRussia
Delighted to take part in Pejambon Iftar at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia 🇮🇩.
Wonderful opportunity to join Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia H.E Ms. Retno LP Marsudi and other colleagues from the MFA and diplomatic corps on this special occasion. 🤝
Wonderful opportunity to join Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia H.E Ms. Retno LP Marsudi and other colleagues from the MFA and diplomatic corps on this special occasion. 🤝
Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Moscow Region, the Russian Federation
The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Yamazaki Kazuyuki (Japan):
The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attack at a concert hall in Krasnogorsk, Moscow Region, the Russian Federation, on 22 March 2024. This reprehensible act of terrorism resulted in the grievous loss of dozens of lives and has left more than 100 injured, some in critical condition.
The members of the Security Council expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the Russian people, and they wished a speedy and full recovery to those who were injured.
The members of the Security Council reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security.
The members of the Security Council underlined the need to hold perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism accountable and bring them to justice. They urged all States, in accordance with their obligations under international law and relevant Security Council resolutions, to cooperate actively with the Government of the Russian Federation, as well as all other relevant authorities in this regard.
The members of the Security Council reiterated that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed. They reaffirmed the need for all States to combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and other obligations under international law, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.
The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Yamazaki Kazuyuki (Japan):
The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attack at a concert hall in Krasnogorsk, Moscow Region, the Russian Federation, on 22 March 2024. This reprehensible act of terrorism resulted in the grievous loss of dozens of lives and has left more than 100 injured, some in critical condition.
The members of the Security Council expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the Russian people, and they wished a speedy and full recovery to those who were injured.
The members of the Security Council reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security.
The members of the Security Council underlined the need to hold perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism accountable and bring them to justice. They urged all States, in accordance with their obligations under international law and relevant Security Council resolutions, to cooperate actively with the Government of the Russian Federation, as well as all other relevant authorities in this regard.
The members of the Security Council reiterated that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed. They reaffirmed the need for all States to combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and other obligations under international law, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.
Forwarded from Wisma Putra 🇲🇾🌐 - Kementerian Luar Negeri Malaysia | MFA Malaysia Official (Arteonne)