Bilateral Meeting with President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation

Описание: Kazan, Russian Federation
June 17, 2026


Marking 50 years of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the Russian Federation, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan.

In his opening statement, President Putin underscored the long-standing friendship and mutual respect that have defined Philippines-Russia relations and highlighted opportunities to further expand cooperation in trade, agriculture and energy. He emphasized the need to strengthen existing mechanisms, including the Joint Russia-Philippine Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, to advance shared economic interests.

For his part, President Marcos Jr. reaffirmed the value of sustained political dialogue and expressed optimism about expanding bilateral cooperation, particularly in energy and food security. As Chair of ASEAN in 2026, he invited President Putin to attend the 21st East Asia Summit in Manila, emphasizing the forum’s role in fostering a stable, secure and prosperous region.


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