Russia consistently supports the establishment of a just and democratic
world order based on strict observance of the international legal norms,
goals, and principles of the UN Charter and on comprehensive
security, sovereign equality, and mutual respect for the legitimate
interests of all states. The fact that the vast majority of the Asia-
Pacific states share this approach seems to explain why peace and
stability prevail in the region. Since the Cold War ended, the political
situation in the Asia-Pacific has been relatively stable and predictable