Asia-Pacific is becoming a new center of economic and political power, Russian Ambassador to China Andrey Denisov said in an address to the 13th regional conference “Russian Diasporas for Cooperation” in Shanghai.
“The Asia-Pacific is becoming a new center of economic and political influence. Russia has lately been very active in developing relations with countries in the region, emphasizing economic cooperation. In the conditions of comprehensive participation of our country in processes unfolding in the Asia Pacific, our compatriots’ knowledge and expert assessment become especially important,” Denisov said.
The conference that was first held in Beijing 12 years ago, now hosts representatives of Russian diasporas from 11 countries, including China, India, Iran, Cambodia, Mongolia, Nepal, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Japan.