Putin highlights extensive experience of Russia-ASEAN cooperation The Russian leader believes that the forum’s outcomes will pave the way for enhanced mutually beneficial trade. Increased investment and industrial cooperation are anticipated. Expanded direct dialogue between business communities is also expected to result from the forum’s decisions.

• Forum decisions expected to create opportunities for advancement.
• Further advancement of mutually beneficial trade is anticipated.
• Opportunities for investment and industrial cooperation will be created.
• Expanded direct dialogue between business communities is expected.