Russia to meet with China

During the 57th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Laos, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will discuss President Vladimir Putin's initiative for an Eurasian security architecture, emphasizing cooperation with ASEAN in areas such as high technology and energy. The meeting, which focuses on regional issues like tensions in the South China Sea and the conflict in Myanmar, will also include a significant bilateral meeting between Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Both ministers arrived ahead of the talks, where they plan to address various contentious issues, including Myanmar's civil unrest and regional security concerns. Meanwhile, expectations are rising for a potential meeting between Wang Yi and Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, amid ongoing tensions regarding territorial disputes and other diplomatic issues. The ASEAN summit serves as a platform for addressing these significant geopolitical challenges in the region.