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Turning the gaze eastward: Moscow State University Professor Alexei Maslov on Russia’s rapprochement with Asian and African countries

Turning the gaze eastward: Moscow State University Professor Alexei Maslov on Russia’s rapprochement with Asian and African countries
Photo: Press Office of the National Centre RUSSIA
05.28

A scientific seminar on global security issues took place at the National Centre RUSSIA. The Director of the Institute of Asian and African Studies at Lomonosov Moscow State University, Professor Alexei Maslov, noted in his address that Russia is undergoing a psychological and intellectual turn towards Asian and African partner countries.

"Turning the gaze eastward is undoubtedly a matter for separate discussion. I want to note that in recent years Russia has learnt to understand many subtleties in relations, primarily with Asia. This is an awareness that the world exists beyond Western culture, that there are more interesting options and partners in scientific research, education, and economics than, for example, partners from the USA or Europe," emphasised Alexei Maslov. 

Photo: Press Office of the National Centre RUSSIA

The professor considers it important that the development of Russia and Asian and African countries is brought together by shared values, reliance on scientific and technological achievements, the ability to listen to other countries, and most importantly — the ability to defend their national interests.

"The problem of many developing countries was that they gave up their sovereignty in exchange for a peaceful life, financing, and investments — this seemed like the right model. This happened to many countries in Central Asia and Africa and led to them being forced to defend their interests independently, even with weapons in hand," explained Alexei Maslov. 

Photo: Press Office of the National Centre RUSSIA

The seminar took place within the framework of the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues. Around 130 delegations from more than 100 countries belonging to BRICS, the SCO, ASEAN, the CIS, the Arab League, the African Union, the CSTO and other international organisations are participating in the three-day event. Over three days, guests are discussing the formation of a new, more just architecture of equal and indivisible security that responds to modern realities.

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