What does Singapore hope to achieve with Russia in Asean forums?

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Singapore wants Russia to stay active in Asean-led forums and work with it during the 2027 chairmanship.

Singapore hopes to keep Russia engaged in Asean-led mechanisms, including the Asean Regional Forum and the East Asia Summit, as it prepares to take over the Asean Chairmanship in 2027. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong also said he looked forward to working with Russia under Singapore’s chairmanship, while both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation in areas of shared interest.
Wong welcomed Russia’s support for Asean Centrality.

The Foreign Ministry said Wong welcomed Moscow’s backing for Asean Centrality. He used the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan to encourage continued Russian participation in Asean-led mechanisms.
The forums named included the Asean Regional Forum and the East Asia Summit.

Singapore specifically mentioned two platforms: the Asean Regional Forum and the East Asia Summit. These are among the Asean-led mechanisms Wong wants Russia to remain involved in.
Singapore linked this to its 2027 Asean Chairmanship.

Wong said he looked forward to working with Russia when Singapore holds the Asean Chairmanship in 2027. He attended the summit in Russia from June 17 to 18 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Asean and Russia also reaffirmed wider cooperation.

During the summit, Asean and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation in areas of shared interest. Wong also met Putin on the sidelines and exchanged views on bilateral relations, as well as regional and international developments.

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