Sergey Lavrov noted strengthening of practical cooperation Russian Federation and ASEAN

Bangkok, 31 Jul - information agency "RIA Novosti". Chapter Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov noted strengthening of practical cooperation between Russian Federation and ASEAN after a conclusion of the relations to level of strategic partnership. As Sergey Lavrov explained, the present meeting with Foreign Ministers of the countries of ASEAN in Bangkok became the first after the summit Russia ASEAN at which level of the relations was raised. "The agreements reached there laid the foundation for further strengthening of interaction, set for us the new tasks...