ASEAN Summit 2026

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Brian McDonald

The Kremlin has revealed the guest list for this week’s Putin-hosted Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan, marking 35 years of relations between Moscow and the bloc.

Confirmed attendees include

Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah,

Vietnam’s Prime Minister Le Minh Khai,

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.,

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet,

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim,

East Timor’s Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão

and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul

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TASS

The anniversary Russia-ASEAN summit, marking the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations, begins in Kazan on June 17-18, hosted by President Vladimir Putin:
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Anniversary Russia-ASEAN summit with Putin's participation begins in Kazan

Invitations were sent to 14 delegations

KAZAN, June 17. /TASS/. The anniversary Russia-ASEAN summit, marking the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations, begins in Kazan on June 17-18, hosted by President Vladimir Putin. Invitations were sent to 14 delegations from ASEAN members and partners, with over 8,000 guests expected.

On June 17, Putin will hold bilateral meetings with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the Sultan of Brunei, and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, followed by a ceremonial reception.

On June 18, the main summit program at Kazan Expo will include a group photo, plenary sessions, and closed-door discussions on international and regional issues. Several joint documents are expected to be adopted.

A Russia-ASEAN Business Forum will take place on June 17 at the Bashir Rameev IT Park, focusing on trade, investment, IT, AI, energy, transport, and food security, as well as cooperation within the EAEU-ASEAN framework.

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Philippine News Agency

LOOK: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. departs for Kazan, Russia late Tuesday (June 16, 2026) to attend the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit and hold bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The President said discussions will focus on food and energy security, trade, investment, and regional cooperation as ASEAN and Russia mark 35 years of partnership.

The trip also coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Russia.

First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos sent off the President and described the trip as brief but significant, noting that the President would spend only around 38 hours in Russia despite a combined 26-hour flight time. | Darryl John Esguerra (📸: First Lady Liza Marcos Facebook)

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Philippine News Agency

WATCH: In his departure message on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. says his visit to Kazan, Russia carries both regional and personal significance as it marks his first visit to Russia. Marcos, this year’s ASEAN chair, will visit Russia to attend the ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit.

“As Chair of ASEAN, the Philippines is committed to ensuring that this Commemorative Summit produces substantive and forward-looking outcomes that deepen ASEAN’s Strategic Partnership with Russia and contribute, in concrete terms, to regional peace, stability, and shared prosperity,” Marcos said. |
@RuthAbbey
(🎥: Bongbong Marcos FB)

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Кремлевский пул РИА

Translated from Russian
Putin's marathon of meetings at the Russia-ASEAN summit has begun

The first meeting is with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. He is in Russia for the first time

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RT

President Putin visits Kazan Kremlin сhurch and mosque ahead of Russia–ASEAN summit talks

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RussiaNews 🇷🇺

JUST IN:

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrives in Russia for the first time, holding key bilateral talks with Vladimir Putin in Kazan! 🇷🇺🇵🇭

Putin welcomed the Philippine leader, noting that Manila’s current ASEAN chairmanship marks a vital milestone in upgrading their strategic partnership.

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Aleksey The Great 🇷🇺🎖

🚨Relations between Moscow and Ankara are friendly, developing steadily, and increasingly gaining new meaning,Vladimkr Putin stated during a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan.🇷🇺🤝🇹🇷

"Contacts have long ceased to be purely formal; they are truly friendly and are increasingly gaining new meaning. And this is largely due, first and foremost, to the position taken by the President of the Turkish Republic, Mr. Erdogan. I ask you to convey my best wishes to him," the Vladimir Putin said.

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RussiaNews 🇷🇺

Putin:
Russia and ASEAN countries do not impose their views on others, which is their strength. He added that both sides support a fair world order and are committed to deepening strategic partnership and cooperation, expressing confidence about the future of Russia–ASEAN relations

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