Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Political-Security Community, Dato’ Astanah Abdul Aziz, welcomed Ambassador of the Russian Federation to ASEAN, Evgeny Zagaynov, in a courtesy call at the ASEAN Headquarters today. Ambassador Zagaynov congratulated Deputy Secretary-General Dato’ Astanah for assuming her position as the Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Political-Security Community. They exchanged views on ways and means to further enhance ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership and discussed the preparation for the convening of the 20th ASEAN-Russia Senior Officials’ Meeting to be held in Russia in April 2024.