MOSCOW, June 18 (HS/RIA Novosti) - Russia and ASEAN countries intend to deepen cooperation in key sectors, including energy and food security, according to the Kazan declaration following the Russia-ASEAN summit on Thursday.

To deepen cooperation in key sectors, including energy and food security, transport and logistics, agriculture, digitalization, science and technology, including artificial intelligence, tourism and innovative manufacturing, the document read, as quoted by the Kremlin.

The participants have also agreed to strengthen dialogue on security issues to effectively counter emerging challenges, as well as have expressed readiness to develop maritime cooperation and promote unhindered maritime trade.

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