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🎙 Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova’s answer to a media question regarding Russia’s position on the Taiwan issue
❓ Question: Taiwan held elections today to choose the so-called president and MPs. What is the Russian Federation’s position on this matter?
💬 Maria Zakharova: Russia’s position on Taiwan is well-known and consistent, as set forth in Presidential Executive Order No 1072 of September 15, 1992, On the Relations between Russian and Taiwan.
This position is also set forth in the key documents governing Russia-China relations, primarily Article 5 of the Russian-Chinese Treaty on Neighbourly Relations, Friendship and Cooperation between the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China, dated July 16, 2001.
It reads: "The Russian side reaffirms that the principled stand on the Taiwan issue as expounded in the political documents signed and adopted by the heads of state of the two countries from 1992 to 2000 remain unchanged. The Russian side acknowledges that there is only one China, that the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China and that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China. The Russian side opposes any form of Taiwan's independence."
<...> We believe that relations between the two parties in the Taiwan Strait constitute an internal matter for China. Attempts by certain countries to use the elections in Taiwan to pressure Beijing and destabilise the situation in the strait and across the region are counterproductive and must be condemned by the international community.
☝️ We call on all outside forces to refrain from provocative actions undermining regional stability and international security.
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📢On 1-7 March Sochi is going to host #WorldYouthFestival.
The event will unite participants from all around the globe, with over than 20.000 people from 180 countries expected to join it.
Journalists and blogger, who wish to take part in the Festival’s coverage, are invited to apply for accreditation via the official website (https://fest2024.ru/en).
📍More information about the rules for media and bloggers’ accreditation is available at https://fest2024.ru/en/media/accreditation-rules?fbclid=IwAR0qnX2OJQ6KJqPWx0A_6dpze1aLTSAZHmNvsktXBxdA6FDdU8J3x0H9F-4
🗓 On January 8, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to ASEAN H.E. Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov 🇷🇺 attended the annual press statement of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia H.E. Ms. Retno LP Marsudi 🇮🇩.
The event took place at the historic Merdeka Building in Bandung where Indonesia hosted the Asia-Africa Conference in 1955.
We wholeheartedly congratulate Indonesia 🇮🇩 on the successful ASEAN Chairmanship in 2023. 👏
Dear followers! Thanks for being with us this year! We wish you happy and prosperous New Year 2024!🌲☃️❄️🎁🔴
Sincerely yours,
Russian Permanent Mission to ASEAN
Wishing Merry Christmas to all ASEAN friends and collegues who celebrate today!
May this holiday bring you joy, happiness and peace!🎄🎁☃️
🗓On December 18, the 3rd ASEAN-Russia Dialogue on ICT Security-Related Issues took place virtually.
🔹️The Meeting was Co-Chaired by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Sergey Vershinin 🇷🇺 and Secretary of State of the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications of the Kingdom of Cambodia H.E. Mr. Keo Sothie 🇰🇭.
🔹️The Dialogue confirmed the desire of Russia and ASEAN Member States to jointly search for solutions to respond to emerging challenges and threats in information space based on the principles of sovereign equality of States and non-interference in their internal affairs. It demonstrated the interest in the further elaboration under the auspices of the UN of legally binding instruments in the field of countering information crime and conflict prevention in digital space.
🔹️ASEAN and Russia agreed to hold next session of the Dialogue next year.
🗓 On December 15, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to #ASEAN H.E. Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov 🇷🇺 paid a call on the Permanent Representative of the Lao PDR to ASEAN H.E. Ambassador Bovonethat Douangchak 🇱🇦.
🤝The diplomats discussed priorities of Lao PDR's ASEAN Chairmanship in 2024 and exchanged views on further development of the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership.
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⚽️🥇On December 8, the #ASEAN Secretariat and a joint team comprising diplomats of the Russian Mission to ASEAN and the Embassy of Russia in Indonesia united for a friendly football match in Jakarta 🇮🇩.
🤝 Players demonstrated not only their football skills but also the importance of fostering connections beyond official diplomatic engagements.
🏆 Both teams displayed exemplary sportsmanship, creating an atmosphere of unity and cooperation. The match not only celebrated the spirit of friendly competition but also served as a platform for building enduring friendships among participants.
🇷🇺 Russia's EMERCOM aircraft to deliver 27,5 tonnes of humanitarian aid to the people of the Gaza Strip
✅ Bedding & warm blankets;
✅ Personal care items;
✅ Food supplies and kids formula.
The EMERCOM's IL-76 aircraft flew to the airport of El-Arish. In Egypt, the humanitarian aid will be handed over to representatives of the Egyptian Red Crescent Society. They will redirect it to the to the people of the Gaza Strip.
📹 EMERCOM of Russia
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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s greetings to the organisers, participants and guests of the 5th Russian-Vietnamese Industrial Fair «Expo-Russia Vietnam 2023»
💬 The enduring friendship and mutual trust between the Russian Federation and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam have invariably provided a solid foundation for our relations. Today, we are consistent in our efforts to develop these ties in the spirit of a comprehensive strategic partnership.
The recent meeting between the leaders of our states on the sidelines of the 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing served as major impetus for further reinforcing our bilateral ties. Regular and meaningful contacts between our legislative bodies, ministries and agencies, civil society groups, as well as regions, cities and businesses all contribute to this shared effort.
Together with our Vietnamese friends, we have been paying special attention to trade and economic cooperation. We also welcome the positive momentum in energy, manufacturing, and agriculture, and proactively engage in discussions to align our practical cooperation with the evolving geopolitical landscape.
👉 The mission of this event is to address and find solutions to these topical matters. Vietnamese businesses have a valuable opportunity to discover products made by Russian companies and to explore the Russian market in order to be able to gain a foothold in promising new segments.
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📢 On 4 December 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin 🇷🇺 received letters of credence from 21 newly-appointed foreign ambassadors with Singapore 🇸🇬 among them.The ceremony was held in the St Alexander Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace.
💬 President Putin: The world entered a time of turbulence. It is undergoing drastic transformation. The underlying change is that the former unipolar world system is being replaced by a new, more just multipolar world order.
We pursue an independent, consistent, and principled foreign policy, and we are open to constructive partnerships with all countries without exception, and do not accept bloc confrontation or any steps that run counter to the UN Charter.
We expect that all our international partners will adhere to the principles of equality and mutual respect for each other’s interests.
👉 Next year, Russia will have a number of important foreign policy functions. We will be the first to chair the expanded BRICS association. And we will do our best to help the new members smoothly integrate into the activities of this organisation.
👉 We will also further develop integration processes in the Eurasian Economic Union and deepen cooperation within the Collective Security Treaty Organisation.
👉 We will pay special attention to working with our partners in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, which became the institutional pillar of Greater Eurasia after India, Pakistan and Iran joined the organisation.
🗓 On November 27, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to #ASEAN H.E. Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov 🇷🇺 took part in the Opening ceremony of the ASEAN Week 2023 organized by the ASEAN Centre in MGIMO University in Moscow.
🔹️Ambassador spoke on the whole range of issues related to the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership with a special emphasis on the achievements reached within 5 years since the elevation of the ASEAN-Russia relations to a strategic level in 2018.
🔹️On his part, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Jose Antonio Morato Tavares 🇮🇩 elaborated on the Indonesia Chairmanship in ASEAN in 2023.
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🗓 On November 21, Round table “EAEU and ASEAN Economic Agenda: Overlapping Interests” that gathered high-ranking government officials and prominent experts of the #EAEU and #ASEAN Member States, took place at the ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta 🇮🇩 within the framework of the EAEU Days.
Participants discussed:
🔹️The EAEU economic strategy beyond 2025 and areas for international economic cooperation;
🔹️Prospects for economic development of ASEAN and sustainability of its rapid economic growth;
🔹️Accumulated experience of the EAEU-ASEAN inter-institutional interaction and development of further cooperation;
🔹️Points of convergence in the EAEU and ASEAN strategic planning.
👇Watch full video:
🔗https://www.youtube.com/live/ItAnmUin70g?si=jUvnm4lxXbhRW-Sq
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🗓 On November 20, Round table "Strengething ASEAN-EAEU Ties: the Role of Business Communities" that gathered high-ranking government officials and representatives of business circles of ASEAN Member States and Russia 🇷🇺, as well as dignitaries from ASEAN institutions, took place in the ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta 🇮🇩 within the framework of the EAEU Days.
Participants discussed:
🔹️Emerging opportunities for cooperation between the #EAEU and #ASEAN in the new economic reality;
🔹️EAEU's and ASEAN's private sector priorities in facilitating economic integration;
🔹️Decarbonization of the EAEU and ASEAN as a pathway to a net-zero future;
🔹️Integrated food security strategy;
🔹️Current digitalization landscape across the EAEU and ASEAN.
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🔗https://www.youtube.com/live/Lh1q3l_fs8g?si=ckE1eCzbu81O0Mzn
🔴 #LIVE: Round table “Economic Agenda of the EAEU and ASEAN: Overlapping Interests” at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta 🇮🇩.
The Round table is held within the framework of the EAEU Days in Jakarta by ASEAN Centre in MGIMO University and the EEC.
Prominent Russian and foreign experts of the EAEU and ASEAN will take part in the discussion. H.E. Sergey Glaziev, Minister for Integration and Macroeconomics of the Eurasian Economic Commission, will open the event.
🚩The event will start at 10:00 AM (Moscow) / 2:00 PM (Jakarta).
To watch online:
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🇷🇺🇮🇳 On December 27, 2023, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
✅ The Ministers exchanged views on the further intensification of trade and economic cooperation, including in energy and transport. A focus was placed on establishing stable transport and logistical chains and monetary and financial channels for interaction. They also praised the prospects for expanding partnership in peaceful uses of atomic energy.
✅ The Foreign Ministers noted the importance of fighting neocolonial practices and the need to concentrate efforts on strengthening the multi-polar architecture of interstate relations and on helping countries in the Global South to uphold their political sovereignty. It was emphasised that creating a global economic system based on the principles of equality and justice was a priority.
✅ They reaffirmed their countries’ intention to build up cooperation at international venues, primarily the #UN, the #SCO, #BRICS, and the #G20. They also compared notes on approaches to the situation in Afghanistan and Ukraine, the Middle East crisis, and efforts to create a security architecture in the Indo-Pacific region.
🤝 The Ministers agreed to continue trust-based dialogue at all levels.
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🇷🇺 Russia is renowned for its vast and diverse landscapes, ranging from frozen tundras to lush forests. The country's extensive territories and varied climates significantly contribute to its rich biodiversity.
🏞 In total, Russia has 238 federally protected natural areas, including 107 state nature reserves, 68 national parks, and 63 federal wildlife sanctuaries. Additionally, there are over 12,000 regional territories of various categories. Together, these protected areas encompass about 12% of Russia's total land area.
🐯 On January 11, the Russian presidential website launched an exciting new project dedicated to Russian nature reserves and other specially protected natural areas. This project features thousands of wildlife camera trap recordings and professional photographs from 39 nature reserves (and counting).
🌐 Available at NATURE.KREMLIN.RU, this initiative is a collaborative effort with the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and will be regularly updated with new content.
☦️ Heartfelt congratulations to all Christians, in Russia and abroad, who celebrate Orthodox Christmas on January 7.
🙏 Love, well-being and best wishes!
#Christmas2024 #OrthodoxChristmas
We wholeheartedly congratulate Indonesia 🇮🇩 on the successful chairmanship and looking forward to another year of ASEAN-Russia fruitful cooperation with Lao PDR 🇱🇦 as a new chair! 👏
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🗓 Established on December 19, 1961, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian agency in its field, with a mission to fight hunger around the globe.
WFP focuses on delivering emergency assistance and facilitating recovery and development projects, while also undertaking special operations.
🇺🇳 The international community committed itself to eradicating hunger, achieving food security and improving nutrition by 2030.
🤝 Russia acts as one of the WFP’s key and largest donors, supporting its operations in many countries worldwide. Russia’s voluntary contributions to the WFP have exceeded $450 million. Russia and WFP have been consistent in their efforts to expand their ties in humanitarian affairs in hotspots, also by working on international humanitarian logistics and supporting WFP’s development projects.
🚚 Russia has also made a meaningful contribution to reinforcing the WFP’s logistics capabilities and upgrading its lorry fleet with Russian KAMAZ trucks. WFP received ~300 vehicles to carry out humanitarian shipments in hotspots across Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
As part of the WFP, Russia initiated the Debt-For-Development Initiative in Mozambique. The Governments agreed to convert Mozambique’s debt to Russia into funding to support the National School Feeding Programme. The largest innovative project of its kind, it was later replicated in other countries, including Madagascar and Tanzania.
School nutrition programmes are viewed as an effective format for delivering Russian aid through WFP. The biggest initiatives of this kind were carried out in Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. There are also programmes for Nicaragua, Cuba, Syria and Jordan underway.
🇷🇺🤝🇺🇳 Russia appreciates the high level of interaction achieved with WFP and we hope to continue our constructive and mutually beneficial cooperation. We will continue providing humanitarian food assistance to the countries which need it the most.
The Embassy of Russia🇷🇺 in Brunei 🇧🇳 hosted a get together with participation of Bruneian young leaders, influencers and representatives of blogger community.
Thrilled to engage with such a vibrant, passionate and genuine individuals in this friendly atmosphere! Your enthusiasm is contagious and we are grateful for the genuin connections. Let the conversations and positive vibes continue! Terima kasih!
🗓 On December 14, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to #ASEAN H.E. Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov and Trade Representative of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Indonesia Mr. Alexander Svinin 🇷🇺 paid a call on Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Economic Community H.E. Mr. Satvinder Singh 🌏.
🤝They discussed prospects for further development of the ASEAN-Russia business ties.
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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s statement and answers to media questions following the 21th Doha Forum, 10 December 2023
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💬 The domination of the “collective West” was based on diverse history including ruthless exploitation of peoples and territories of other countries.
On the basis of this five hundred years, the US & its allies built the model of globalization, which they believed would serve THEM well to continue to be number one in economy, in military exercises, in culture, politics, and so on and so forth. And they thought that they would be using this globalization scheme to continue their domination.
However, other countries, using exactly the principles and instruments of the western globalization, managed to beat the West on its own turf, building economies on the basis of national sovereignty, on the basis of balance of interests with other countries.
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We see this process very much underway, which is clearly changing the balance of power in the world, and not to the West liking.
This is especially seen in various conflicts which the West ignites all over the world. Everything goes to keep the hegemony.
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❓ The analysis of all these events raises a question: is there a single place where the US intervened with military force, where life has become better?
I think you know the answer 👉 Ruined statehood, human tragedies, and bleak prospects for the future of the countries where the Americans & NATO interfered.
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We have to accept the existence of new organizations, new formats, new structures like #BRICS, Shanghai Cooperation Organization, #ASEAN, #AfricanUnion, and many subregional organizations in Africa, CELAC and subregional groups in Latin America. They are going to be the bricks of the new polycentric world. This must be recognized as an objective course of history and this must be respected. This is something which we actually miss when we analyse the modern Western diplomacy. But this is for the West to draw conclusions.
Happy National Day to our partners and friends in Myanmar! 🇲🇲
Wishing our Myanmar friends prosperity and well-being, as they celebrate this momentous occasion! 🙏
We congratulate our Thai partners and friends on the occasion of the National Day of the Kingdom of Thailand – His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great’s Birthday Anniversary. 🇹🇭
We wish our Thai friends prosperity, good health, happiness and well-being. 🙏
🇱🇦 December 2 marks the 48th anniversary of the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
The long tense struggle as well as the political and diplomatic efforts aimed at securing the country’s neutrality amid foreign aggression in Indochina led to the declaration of the Lao People's Democratic Republic in 1975.
We congratulate our Lao friends on their national holiday and reaffirm our determination to further strengthen the traditionally friendly ties and multifaceted partnership between our nations in the interests of peace and stability in Southeast Asia and the Asia Pacific Region in general.
📢Today ASEAN Week 2023 organized by the @aseancentremgimo kicks off in Moscow 🇷🇺.
A true immerse into culture of #ASEAN countries awaits you:
November 27: Opening Ceremony of the ASEAN Week 2023 and Photo Exhibition
November 28: Master class by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation
November 29: Round table Discussion “Sustainable Development, Environmental Issues and World Heritage Preservation in Southeast Asia”
November 30: Round table Discussion “Contemporary Myanmar: Domestic and Foreign Policy”
December 1: Cultural Evening
👇For more details:
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🗓 On November 20, Embassies of Armenia 🇦🇲, Belarus 🇧🇾, Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 and the Russian Permanent Mission to ASEAN 🇷🇺 jointly organized a Food Festival at the ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta. The event, held as part of the EAEU Days at the ASEAN Secretariat, aimed to highlight the rich and diverse national cuisines of the Eurasian Economic Union Member States.
🔹️The Food Festival was a significant component of the commemoration of the 5th Anniversary of the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between #ASEAN and the Eurasian Economic Commission (#EEC).
🔹️The festival brought together Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, and staff of the ASEAN Secretariat, alongside representatives from ASEAN Member States Missions and diplomatic corps in Jakarta.
🍽 🍗🤝Attendees had the unique opportunity to indulge in a culinary journey, sampling traditional dishes from Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Russia. The festival not only showcased the gastronomic delights of the EAEU nations but also served as a platform for building connections and promoting mutual understanding.
🎙Member of the Board (Minister) for Integration and Macroeconomics of the Eurasian Economic Commission Sergey Glaziev:
💬 Cooperation between the Eurasian Economic Union (#EAEU) and #ASEAN has seen record double-digit growth rates this year, and is expected to continue further at this impressive rate.
Read the full interview:👇
🔗https://sputnikglobe.com/20231121/switch-to-payments-in-digital-national-currencies-may-accelerate-dedollarization---russian-minister-1115099284.html
🗓 On November 20, Member of the Board (Minister) for Integration and Macroeconomics of the Eurasian Economic Commission (#EEC) Sergey Glaziev and Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn held a meeting as part of the EAEU Days in the ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta 🇮🇩 to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between #ASEAN and the EEC.
🔹️Diplomats discussed further development of economic cooperation to promote trade and investment, digital transformation, and sustainability in ASEAN and Eurasian Economic Union.
🔹️Ambassadors and senior diplomats of the EAEU Member States based in Jakarta, as well as representatives of the Russian Government, the EEC and the Russia-ASEAN Business Council also took part in the meeting.