Vladimir Putin highlights role of Asia-Pacific region in global economy
The President spoke at the plenary session of the 11th Eastern Economic Forum
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Photo source: kremlin.ru
The Asia-Pacific region (APR) is currently one of the main centres of global economic growth. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin during the plenary session of the 11th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. He stressed that Russia is actively participating in trade and investment cooperation in the APR.
The plenary session of the 11th Eastern Economic Forum was also attended by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Prime Minister of Mongolia Nyam-Osoryn Uchral, Vice President of Myanmar Nyo Saw and Vice Premier of the State Council of China Ding Xuexiang, alongside Vladimir Putin.
The President of Indonesia noted significant growth in trade between the two countries. He invited Russia to cooperate in the fields of energy, food security, space, higher education and transport. "Indonesia is now inviting the Russian Federation and all members of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) to increase the dividends of peace by bringing Eurasia and Indonesia closer together," Subianto said.
The Indonesian leader said that the free trade agreement between Indonesia and the EAEU is expected to enter into force in early 2027. He proposed establishing a mechanism to ensure direct maritime and air links between Indonesia and Vladivostok.
Vice Premier of the State Council of China Ding Xuexiang confirmed that China remains the main trading partner of the Russian Far East. "China actively supports the development of advanced development territories and the Vladivostok Free Port. There are around 100 residents here, with total investment amounting to US$10.8 billion," he added.
He also called for stronger cooperation in the humanitarian sphere. According to him, Beijing welcomes the active expansion of Russian companies into the Chinese market and is ready to develop exchanges with Russia in culture, tourism and education.
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Vladimir PutinPresident of Russia"We are developing mutual trade, which is growing; it increased by over 12 per cent last year. We have a joint commission working in this sphere. Our focus is on agriculture, shipbuilding, information technology and energy, including nuclear power. We have signed a free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and Indonesia. Jakarta is our reliable and old friend within ASEAN. We are working together at all international platforms, including the UN" -
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Vladimir PutinPresident of Russia"More and more Iranian students are choosing Russian education. We are very pleased about this. A great many future doctors are studying in Russia. In the 2025–2026 academic year, the number of Iranian students in Russia approached 10,000, with 802 of them studying at the expense of the Russian state budget" -
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Xi JinpingPresident of the People’s Republic of China"The foundation of our bilateral relations will only grow stronger, and we will confidently move forward to a better future. […] The striving of nations on our planet for peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit remains unchanged. The vital mission of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is to maintain stability and promote the development of our region" -
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Alisher SalomovAdviser to the Chairman of the National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan"First and foremost, I would like to highlight the importance of this Central Asia–Russia initiative, because environmental problems know no borders, and only a shared understanding of these problems and the search for joint solutions can deliver positive results" -
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Joao Paulo CapobiancoBrazilian Minister of the Environment and Climate Change"The BRICS countries have a very high level of responsibility because they share an important part of the world's biodiversity, landscapes, populations, food production and water resources. So, we have an opportunity to lead by example. We have our development bank, which can demonstrate and develop new ways of financing programmes. We can reduce the risks for private capital to invest in restoration and efforts to combat desertification"
