Vladimir Putin addressed the gala reception hosted by the President of the Russian Federation in honour of the heads of delegations attending the Russia-ASEAN summit Our summit is marked by the 35th anniversary of the relations between Russia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. It has brought together the leaders, heads of government, leading politicians and statesmen from all 11 ASEAN countries. The representative composition of the participants shows clearly the mutual aspirations of Russia and ASEAN states to strengthen their partnership in order to bring it to a new, more advanced level, and build up comprehensively mutually beneficial ties and contacts.<...> I would like to propose a toast for the health of heads of delegations and of all those present here today, for further strengthening of strategic partnership between Russia and ASEAN, for development and prosperity of our countries, happiness and well-being of our peoples, for the success of this anniversary summit! See more on the Kremlin’s official website .