JAKARTA - Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono said Russia is an important partner for ASEAN to strengthen energy and food security.
This was conveyed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia at the High-Level Conference (KTT) Commemorating 35 years of ASEAN-Russia Partnership in Kazan, Russia on June 18, 2026.
As one of the main producers of energy, "Russia can be an important partner in strengthening ASEAN's energy resilience," said the Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs.
"We are looking for cooperation that diversifies our resources, strengthens our supply chain, and protects our region from external shocks," said Foreign Minister Sugiono, quoting his speech at the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit Plenary Session, which was shared by the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thursday (18/6).
Furthermore, Foreign Minister Sugiono said that Russia's role as one of the main producers of grain and fertilizer is no less important.
"We must work together to ensure a stable and predictable supply to the ASEAN market," said the Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs.
"Our goal is clear: to protect our food system from external disruptions. Because access to affordable and nutritious food must be within reach of every household," he said.
Apart from energy and food issues, ASEAN and Russia are considered by Foreign Minister Sugiono to have to advance interregional economic integration.
"Greater connectivity between ASEAN and Eurasia can increase resilience and create new opportunities for growth," he said.
He added that discussions on energy and food security must be followed by addressing conflicts that disrupt world stability.
Furthermore, Foreign Minister Sugiono said that Russia's role as one of the main producers of grain and fertilizer is no less important.
"We must work together to ensure a stable and predictable supply to the ASEAN market," said the Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs.
"Our goal is clear: to protect our food system from external disruptions. Because access to affordable and nutritious food must be within reach of every household," he said.
Apart from energy and food issues, ASEAN and Russia are considered by Foreign Minister Sugiono to have to advance interregional economic integration.
"Greater connectivity between ASEAN and Eurasia can increase resilience and create new opportunities for growth," he said.
He added that discussions on energy and food security must be followed by addressing conflicts that disrupt world stability.
It is known that Russian President Vladimir Putin attended the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit Plenary Session in Kazan this time.
Quoted from the website of the Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to ASEAN, relations between the two parties began in 1991, before becoming full Dialogue Partners in 1997.
In 2004, Russia joined the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC). The Russian Permanent Representative to ASEAN was opened in Jakarta in 2017.
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