Hanoi, June 18 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 17 affirmed that Russia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have built a solid foundation for cooperation over the past 35 years and retain considerable potential to expand ties in the years to come. In a message delivered to the ASEAN-Russia Business Forum, held in the city of Kazan on the sidelines of the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit, Putin said the sides have accumulated substantial experience in multifaceted cooperation, built strong partnerships, and laid a solid foundation for further expanding cooperation. According to the Russian Presidential Executive Office, the leader noted that two sides have broad prospects for cooperation in areas including en...