As the year 2026 marks the 35th Anniversary of ASEAN–Russia relations, a coordination meeting among the (3) Pillars of the ASEAN Community was convened on 16 December 2025 at the Saturingabala Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nay Pyi Taw to discuss successful convening of the proposed ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit and related activities. The meeting was chaired by U Hau Khan Sum, SOM Leader of ASEAN Political-Security Community of Myanmar and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and attended by Senior Officials from relevant Ministries.
At the coordination meeting, the Permanent Secretary delivered opening remarks. While emphasizing Myanmar’s responsibilities as the country coordinator of the ASEAN–Russia Dialogue Relations from 2024 to 2027, he encouraged the senior representatives from the relevant ministries to provide suggestions and comments to ensure successful convening of the Commemorative Summit and related activities proposed by the Russian side.
Then, the Director-General of the ASEAN Affairs Department, explained the feasibility of implementing the programs provided by the ministries, as well as Myanmar’s efforts in coordinating between ASEAN and the Russian Federation, which was followed by further suggestions and discussions from senior representatives of the relevant ministries in attendance.