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Thailand sought out closer ties with Russia at Kazan Summit as an attack by Ukraine unfolded in Moscow
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Anutin and Foreign Minister Sihasak return from Russia after high-stakes talks on energy, trade and space technology as Moscow targets ASEAN’s 680 million consumers. The summit unfolded under the shadow of a major Ukrainian attack on Moscow.
Key facts
- Trade worth ฿65 billion fuels hopes for broader investment and deeper commercial cooperation
- Anutin and Foreign Minister Sihasak return from Russia after high-stakes talks on energy, trade and space technology as Moscow targets ASEAN’s 680 million consumers
- Nearly 130 years of relations continue through trade, tourism, science and diplomatic engagement
- Bilateral trade between Thailand and Russia reached approximately US$2 billion, or about ฿65 billion, in 2024
- Russia turns to Southeast Asia as Thailand emerges as a key gateway to expanding ASEAN markets
- Energy security moves centre stage as Russia promotes expertise in fuel and infrastructure sectors
Summary
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow returned from Russia on Friday after placing Thailand at the heart of Moscow’s push into Southeast Asia. The Russia-ASEAN Summit in Kazan focused on expanding ฿65 billion in bilateral trade, securing future energy supplies and advancing space and technology cooperation.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow were due back in Bangkok on Friday morning after attending the Russia-ASEAN Summit in Kazan.