Kazan: A heartwarming image has emerged of Prime Minister Anutin shaking hands with President Putin during a dinner reception for ASEAN leaders. The photograph captures a significant moment of diplomacy as Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul and his wife, Ms. Thanon Charnvirakul, were seen engaging with President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation. This interaction took place at a gala dinner held in honor of the heads of state and leaders of ASEAN member countries who were attending the ASEAN-Russia Business Forum in Kazan, Russian Federation.
According to Thai News Agency, the event, which included a cultural performance, was hosted by President Vladimir Putin at the Galyazka Kamal Tatar State Theatre. The dinner was part of a series of events organized around the Special ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit, which Prime Minister Anutin and his delegation are attending. The summit, taking place from June 16-19, 2026, marks the 35th anniversary of ASEAN-Russia relations, furthering diplomatic and economic ties between the regions.