Asean, Russian FMs pledge to boost cooperation in health sector
VIENTIANE, July 8 (Vientiane Times/ANN) - Asean nations and Russia have vowed to enhance their cooperation in the health field, especially in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, including the research and development of vaccines and medicines, and post-pandemic economic recovery. Foreign ministers from Asean countries and Russia reached an agreement on cooperation at a special meeting held on Tuesday via a video link. Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia Ms Retno Marsudi co-chaired the meeting, which was attended by the Asean Secretary ...