🇷🇺🇹🇭 President of Russia Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul held a meeting on the sidelines of the #Russia-ASEAN Summit (Kazan, June 18, 2026)

💬 Vladimir Putin: Thailand plays a key role in the Association as one of its founding members.

I would like to thank you for the warm congratulations on the occasion of Russia Day, which we received from the King of Thailand. I would also like to thank you personally for attending the reception hosted by the Russian Embassy to mark Russia Day and for taking part in these celebrations.

🤝 We are pleased that cooperation between our two countries is progressing in a constructive manner and steadily advancing in various areas – political, economic and humanitarian.

Our interstate ties have a rich history and traditions. As you yourself mentioned during our discussions, next year we will mark the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations. They were established back in 1897.

📈 Bilateral trade remains steady, with volumes continuing to grow. In 2025, trade turnover increased by 2.3% to $1.72 billion. In January–March of this year, it grew by as much as 26%.

There is significant potential for mutually beneficial cooperation in energy, transport, logistics, agriculture and investment. Progress in these areas is to be facilitated by the Mixed Commission on Bilateral Cooperation, whose work can certainly be intensified.

The expansion of humanitarian contacts also serves the interests of the peoples of our countries. The 2024-2025 Cross Years of Cultural Exchanges and Tourism were held successfully. A number of major events took place, including performances by the Bolshoi Theatre in Bangkok and the Royal Symphony Orchestra in Russia.

The world-famous Russian Seasons also became a landmark event, with their opening ceremony held in Bangkok in February.

Tourist exchanges are developing dynamically. In 2025, Thailand was visited by almost 2 million Russian citizens, while since the beginning of 2026, the figure has already reached around 850,000.

Today, we have a good opportunity to review current issues on the Russia-Thailand agenda and outline new priorities.

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