Russia's trade with Asia-Pacific countries, totaling about $500 billion and comprising over 74% of its total foreign trade, has largely transitioned to settlements in rubles and 'friendly currencies,' according to Ambassador Marat Berdyev.
Marat Berdyev, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large, stated that Russia is not isolated on the world stage and foresees no such isolation. He highlighted the "enormous" demand for meetings with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at G20 and APEC events.
The US, hosting the G20 summit in Miami in December, has signaled its desire for Russian President Vladimir Putin's attendance, according to Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Marat Berdyev. Russia has yet to decide on its level of participation.
Russia's Ambassador-at-Large Marat Berdyev announced that China and a majority of APEC members support Russia's bid to chair the forum in 2035. Russia previously hosted APEC in 2012, receiving praise for its organization and initiatives like the environmental goods list and the APEC BEST AWARD.
Russia's Marat Berdyev suggested that US-Russia dialogue could resume on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China, on November 18-19. He emphasized the need for political will and an equal dialogue, highlighting China's goal of building a community of shared prosperity.
