On 21 April 2026, Mr. Chettaphan Maksamphan, Deputy Permanent Secretary, representing the Permanent Secretary, at the 22nd ASEAN-Russia Senior Officials' Meeting at the Millennium Hotel in Kazan, Russia. The meeting was co-chaired by H.E. Mr. Hau Khan Sum, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar, and H.E. Mr. Andrey Rudenko, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia.

The meeting discussed the status of relations and cooperation between ASEAN and Russia and the preparation for the upcoming ASEAN - Russia Commemorative Summit on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of ASEAN - Russia relations on 18 June 2026 in Kazan. Thailand delivered remarks on Political and Security Cooperation, Countering Terrorism and Transnational Crime, Biological Security, ICTs Security, emphasising the importance of ASEAN - Russia cooperation in these areas and supporting Russia’s continued constructive engagement with ASEAN. Thailand underscored the importance of cooperation, through ASEAN-led mechanisms, in the maritime security domain and combating transnational crime, particularly addressing online scams, building upon the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams, which Thailand hosted in December 2025. The Deputy Permanent Secretary also highlighted the need to address illicit drug trafficking and reaffirmed Thailand’s role as Chair of the 47th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Drug Matters (ASOD), including the 8th ASOD+Russia Consultation this year.

The meeting reflects the strong strategic partnership between ASEAN and Russia, encompassing a wide range of areas of cooperation, including combating transnational crime and counter-terrorism, as well as trade and investment, energy, digital development, smart cities, science and technology, tourism, youth, and people-to-people relations.