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🇷🇺🇲🇾 President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin held talks in the Kremlin with Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim, who is in Russia on a state visit.

💬 President Putin: Your Majesty! Friends!

It is my great pleasure to warmly welcome you to Moscow.

We greatly value the friendship our two nations share, with diplomatic relations spanning nearly six decades.

Over these years, we have built a strong political dialogue, maintained close governmental interaction, and fostered ongoing ties between our parliamentarians.

Our trade is growing at an impressive pace. As I just mentioned while we were walking towards this hall, I have had the privilege of visiting Malaysia three times, and each visit left me with the warmest memories. <...>

Your country’s hospitality and the high-level reception we received, along with its unique, breathtaking nature, remain unforgettable – not only for me but also for members of my delegation who have had the honour of visiting Malaysia.

I have already mentioned the ongoing contacts between our respective departments. Your government leaders often visit our country, and I also have good relations with them.

📈 I must also note that bilateral trade grew by over 40 percent in the first five months of this year, which I see as an impressive achievement.

We cooperate on various international platforms – above all, of course, the United Nations. But it is well known that promoting dialogue with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which Malaysia chairs this year, remains one of Russia’s key foreign policy priorities in Asia.

Beyond our bilateral ties, Your Majesty, we are deeply grateful to you for Malaysia’s role in strengthening Russia’s engagement with the broader region.

Furthermore, we were pleased to support Kuala Lumpur’s interest in joining BRICS as a partner state – a landmark step that will benefit both our bilateral relations and the future of BRICS. Your country’s contributions to the recent Summit in Rio de Janeiro were highly commendable.

We also appreciate Malaysia’s active participation in the Russia – Islamic World strategic vision group, which has become an effective tool for fostering mutual understanding and cooperation between Russia and Islamic nations.

🤝 Your Majesty, I am confident that your visit will be both productive and rewarding. Beyond our official discussions, I hope you and your delegation will have the opportunity to experience and appreciate Moscow – one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing metropolises in the world.

Welcome, Your Majesty!

#RussiaMalaysia

🎉 On August 8, Russian Ambassador to ASEAN H.E. Evgeny Zagaynov 🇷🇺 took part in the celebration of the 58th #ASEAN Day at the ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta 🇮🇩. The formal program of the Anniversary included the official ceremony, the cultural performances and the working luncheon. 🎆

🎂 As part of the festive program Food Festival featuring national cuisines of the ASEAN Member States and ASEAN Dialogue Partners was held. It was attended by Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia H.E. Mr. Sugiono, Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, diplomatic corps and hundreds of happy guests.

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🔹 The national menu of the Russian booth 🇷🇺 at the ASEAN Day Food Festival was the following:

🍯 Medovik – honey cake popular since the 19th century. Made from thin caramelized honey sponge layers. Legend says it was created to please Empress Elizabeth, who disliked honey – until she tried this.
The favorite one of our distinguished colleagues from the ASEAN Secretariat.🤝

🥧 Kurnik – festive chicken pie traditionally served at weddings and holidays since the 16-17th centuries. Often called the “tsar of pies“.👑

🐟 Kulebyaka – grand sealed fish pie popular in the 18–19th centuries in Russia, especially among the nobility.
The hallmark is fish and buckwheat filling stacked in precise layers inside yeasted dough. 🥨

🍓 Mors – traditional fresh berry juice. Valued in Russia since the 16th century both for refreshment in hot season and vitamin content during long Russian winters. 🔥🧊

#discoverthetasteofRussia
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🗓 Ambassador of the Russian Federation to #ASEAN H.E. Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov 🇷🇺 paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia H.E. Mr. Sugiono 🇮🇩. The diplomats discussed prospects of the further development of the ASEAN-Russia cooperation.

#ASEANRussia #RussiaASEAN