According to the press service of the Russian Security Council, the parties also discussed the problems of the situation in the Asia-Pacific region and agreed to promote cooperation in fighting terrorism and criminality, Sputnik reported this Wednesday.

Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev, who represented his country at the talks, thanked Cambodia, as a coordinator of the Russia-ASEAN Dialogue Partnership, for its help in organizing the meeting.

“2023 will mark the fifth anniversary of the Russia-ASEAN strategic partnership, whereas relations have been developing for more than 30 years. We are determined to invigorate dialogue with the Association’s ten members in all spheres, including security,” Patrushev said.

He noted that the current events underscore the need to exchange views on global and regional agenda and expressed Moscow’s willingness to discuss “the most sensitive topics.”

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