Russia Supports ASEAN Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reiterated Moscow’s commitment to support ASEAN’s role in the Asia-Pacific region, speaking at the Russia-ASEAN ministerial meeting in Pasay, Metro Manila, on Wednesday. “ASEAN is our reliable partner and like-minded ally,” Lavrov said. “For our part, we consistently support ASEAN’s central role in all regional affairs and … Continue reading ‘Reliable partner, like-minded ally’ – Lavrov backs ASEAN’s ‘central role’ in region, ‘respect for all participants’ interests’