Russia raises issue of participating in World Bank procurement – Deputy Prime Minister

Alexei Overchuk said Russia supports a non-discriminatory and non-political approach toward Russian companies.

Bangkok, October 13. /TASS/. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Orchuk told reporters: Russia supports a non-discriminatory and non-political approach to the participation of its companies in World Bank procurement procedures and has raised this issue in meetings with its leadership.

"Of course, we have confirmed our interest in Russian companies participating in World Bank procurement processes," he said. "Here, we advocate a non-discriminatory and non-political approach towards Russian companies."

Orchuk added: "We have recently held meetings with the leadership of the bank where we raised this issue.