Manila, June 11 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will lead the review of cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Russia during the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan, Russia on June 17 to 18.

In a press briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro confirmed that the President is slated to visit Russia for the ASEAN-Russia Summit.

Castro said the President's participation in the summit is part of the Philippines' role as ASEAN chair.

"Ito ay isang pagtitipon na ginaganap bilang paggunita sa 35 na anibersaryo ng ugnayan ng ASEAN at Russia (This is a gathering being held to commemorate the 35th anniversary of ASEAN-Russia relations)," she said.

"Ang Russia ay isang ASEAN dialogue partner at...