Secretary-General of ASEAN to Conduct a Working Visit to the Russian Federation

At the invitation of H.E. Mr. Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, will be undertaking a Working Visit to the Russian Federation, from 13 to 15 October 2026. The visit follows the successful convening of the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan, Russia, on 17-28 June 2026, and reflects the continued momentum in the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership. During the visit, Dr. Kao is scheduled to meet with Ministers and representatives in charge of the three pillars of ASEAN Community and ASEAN Connectivity, as well as with the ASEAN Committee in Moscow. The visit will provide an opportunity to discuss ways to further deepen cooperation in areas of shared priority.