Russia to promote economic liberalization, deputy PM indicates

Russia to promote economic liberalization, deputy PM indicates

MOSCOW, Russia - Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Kudrin speaks during an interview with Japanese media including Kyodo News in Moscow on June 11. Kudrin, who doubles as finance minister, indicated that the new government under President Dmitry Medvedev will promote economic liberalization including the privatization of state-run companies.

Russia shows interest in investing in Japanese markets

Russia shows interest in investing in Japanese markets

TOKYO, Japan - Russian Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin (L) and his Japanese counterpart Fukushiro Nukaga pose for a photo at the start of their talks at the Ministry of Finance on Feb. 10. Nukaga told reporters later, ''The Russian minister said the country wants to expand the scope of investment and that Japanese markets will be included.''

Russia shows interest in investing in Japanese markets

Russia shows interest in investing in Japanese markets

TOKYO, Japan - Russian Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin (L) and his Japanese counterpart Fukushiro Nukaga pose for a photo at the start of their talks at the Ministry of Finance on Feb. 10. Nukaga told reporters later, ''The Russian minister said the country wants to expand the scope of investment and that Japanese markets will be included.'' (Kyodo)

Russia to promote economic liberalization, deputy PM indicates

Russia to promote economic liberalization, deputy PM indicates

MOSCOW, Russia - Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Kudrin speaks during an interview with Japanese media including Kyodo News in Moscow on June 11. Kudrin, who doubles as finance minister, indicated that the new government under President Dmitry Medvedev will promote economic liberalization including the privatization of state-run companies. (Kyodo)