Hanoi, June 18 -- The event was attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, and the heads of delegation from ASEAN Member States.

The summit is of great significance in advancing the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership.

It aims to reinforce political commitment, inject fresh momentum into cooperation, and define the strategic direction of ASEAN-Russia ties in the years ahead across the three pillars of political-security, economic, and socio-cultural cooperation.

The Vietnamese Prime Minister's participation in the summit underscores the strategic importance that Viet Nam attaches to ASEAN-Russia cooperation.

It also reflects the Southeast Asian nation's desire to continue serving as a "bridge" ...