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Twenty-four Filipinos detained in Russia for nine months arrived home after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr raised their case with Vladimir Putin at a bilateral meeting in Kazan during the ASEAN-Russia summit.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has called for expanded ASEAN-Russia cooperation in emerging sectors including artificial intelligence and data centres, arguing the regional bloc and Moscow have yet to fully realise their partnership's potential.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed the completion of Asean-Russia's 10-year strategic trade and investment programme, though he emphasises that creating the right conditions remains essential for success.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is addressing the ASEAN-Russia Business Forum in Kazan as part of a commemorative summit marking 35 years of dialogue between the two sides.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has arrived in Kazan to attend the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit, which marks 35 years of relations between the bloc and Moscow. The visit underscores Malaysia's commitment to ASEAN Centrality.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has departed for Kazan, Russia, to lead Malaysia's delegation at the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit on June 17-18, marking 35 years of regional cooperation. He will later visit Turkmenistan.