OPINION

Russia's role in helping Asia prosper

News, Vladimir Putin, Published on 10/11/2017

» Russia values the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum -- which begins this week in Da Nang, Vietnam -- for the opportunities it affords all participants to engage in discussions and coordinate positions on a variety of economic, social, environmental and cultural issues. Member states strive to cooperate based on the principles of consensus and voluntary participation, mutual respect and willingness to compromise, regardless of the political situation. This is what Apec's spirit of partnership is all about.