Putin Meets Thai and Singaporean Leaders in Kazan to Strengthen Trade, Energy, and Regional Cooperation

Vladimir Putin met the leaders of Thailand and Singapore in Kazan to discuss trade, energy cooperation, regional security, tourism, and broader ASEAN-
Putin Meets Thai and Singaporean Leaders in Kazan to Strengthen Trade, Energy, and Regional Cooperation
KAZAN, Russia — Russian President Vladimir Putin held separate meetings with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan on Thursday. The discussions focused on expanding economic cooperation, strengthening energy partnerships, enhancing tourism exchanges, and addressing regional security challenges. Russia and Thailand Seek Broader Economic and Energy Cooperation During his meeting with Anutin, Putin discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, and security. The leaders also exchanged views on the impact of ongoing tensions in the Middle East on global energy markets and international energy security. Thailand expressed support for expanding cooperation with Russia in several sectors, including clean energy, liquefied natural gas (LNG), petrochemicals, and fertilizer production. Both sides also reaffirmed their commitment to advancing negotiations on a free trade agreement …