With Tatar hospitality and Asian color: the ASEAN summit has concluded its work.

      In Kazan, the future of the Russia-ASEAN dialogue was discussed, Vladimir Putin invited summit guests to the Kazan Sabantuy — weekly events from "7 Days"

      Photo: Official photo host of the Russia–ASEAN Summit

      The main geopolitical and economic event of the past week was the ASEAN summit held in the capital of Tatarstan. What does the dialogue between Russia and the member states of the association look like, and how did the republic manage to surprise the guests of Kazan — about this, as well as what else attracted the attention of television cameras from TNV filming crews last week, in the review of "Real Time."

      ASEAN — in the spotlight

      Kazan has once again become the center of interstate dialogue. Last week, the capital of Tatarstan hosted participants of the Russia-ASEAN summit — an association that includes 11 countries with a total population of nearly 700 million people. Notably, the summit took place on Russian soil in the year marking the 35th anniversary of the development of relations between our country and the association. Dinar Fatykhov / realnoevremya.ru

      Holding the summit in the capital of Tatarstan reaffirms Kazan's status as one of Russia's main international venues alongside St. Petersburg and Sochi. The republic once again hosted leaders of states, ministers, diplomats, and business representatives at the highest level. According to the organizers, tens of thousands of participants and guests arrived in the city. The summit discussed issues that will affect trade, investment, and security across the vast region from the Pacific Ocean to Europe, new areas of cooperation in the context of a multipolar world were identified, and answers were sought to questions regarding security in the Asia-Pacific region and the expansion of economic ties.

      Vladimir Putin: "Kazan embodies the cultural and confessional diversity of our country"

      Russian President Vladimir Putin actively participated in the summit's work. In his busy schedule of dozens of business meetings and negotiations, the leader of the country found time to listen to the head of the republic, who spoke about Tatarstan's achievements, as well as to take a walk with Rustam Minnikhanov around the Kazan Kremlin. Taken from the Kremlin's channel on "Max"

      Vladimir Putin and Rustam Minnikhanov visited the Annunciation Cathedral and the Kul Sharif Mosque, interacted with residents and guests of Kazan. While welcoming summit participants, including the Sultan of Brunei, the President of the Philippines, the Prime Ministers of Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, East Timor, Laos, the Turkish Foreign Minister, and other officials, the President of Russia emphasized: "Kazan is a beautiful and ancient city that embodies the cultural and confessional diversity of our country, its unique historical and spiritual heritage, and at the same time is a modern, dynamic, and open metropolis."

      "Made in Tatarstan"

      The republic has much to surprise and interest potential foreign partners, in addition to its rich history and unique culture. This was easily confirmed by visiting the "Made in Tatarstan" exhibition held in conjunction with the ASEAN summit. Dinar Fatykhov / realnoevremya.ru

      More than 4,000 square meters of exhibition space. Over 100 participating companies providing a wide range of goods and services — from food and beverages (which are already being supplied to dozens of countries around the world) to modern aviation and cargo equipment, vessels of various purposes, and special equipment for industrial production and agriculture. Dinar Fatykhov / realnoevremya.ru

      The results of the three-day marathon of meetings and negotiations at the "Kazan Expo" venue are yet to be summarized. But it can already be confidently said that we are talking about hundreds of agreements already signed or being prepared for signing, numerous arrangements for mutual business visits, and in the future — long-term and mutually beneficial cooperation.

      Deadly "toys"

      All kinds of SIMs and pit bikes have firmly entered modern society. However, careless handling, lack of experience, or simple disregard for safety rules and requirements pose a deadly threat. Real Time / realnoevremya.ru

      Since the beginning of this year, four teenagers have died in Tatarstan alone. In the Vysokogorsky district, a young man and woman were involved in a traffic accident. The 17-year-old passenger died, and the young man faces up to 7 years in prison. A 14-year-old girl on a pit bike lost control and died after crashing into a power line support, while a 13-year-old passenger was injured. In the Laishevsky district, a 15-year-old teenager on an electric scooter died after crashing into a stationary truck.

      Real Time / realnoevremya.ru

      Are SIMs a symbol of freedom or a deadly toy? A trendy item to be proud of, or a threat to the driver and those around them, who are literally forced to jump out from under the wheels? This is discussed in our colleagues' report.

      June 22 at exactly 4 a.m.

      85 years ago, Levitan's voice informed the residents of the vast country of the terrible news about the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. More than 700,000 people from Tatarstan went to the front. Every second did not return from the battlefields. Ekaterina Petrova / realnoevremya.ru

      It is the sacred duty of everyone to remember those years, the feats of our ancestors who managed to defend freedom and independence in the most difficult battles, giving their lives so that we could live today. Our colleagues recounted the events of June 22, 1941, the hardships of war, and the boundless heroism of the Soviet people.

      "I invite everyone to the Sabantuy"

      Summarizing the results of the summit of ASEAN member states, Vladimir Putin suggested that guests not rush to leave the hospitable land of Tatarstan — to stay a little longer to attend the national holiday Sabantuy. Dinar Fatykhov / realnoevremya.ru

      The President of Russia knows what he is talking about — in 2000 he himself attended the Kazan Sabantuy and has since recalled how he participated in games and contests and how impressed he was by the scale, scope, and colors of the folk festivities. More details can be found in the latest issue of the program "7 Days," which will air on TNV on June 22 at 1:00 PM, or on the channel's website.

      Arseniy Favstritsky

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