"We have recently received about 45 applications from foreign partners on investment in Russian strategic companies. This indicates that despite all the consequences of the global financial turmoil, interest in the Russian economy remains high. At the same time, it is important to realize that tense competition for investment will unfold during post-crisis recovery. Our task is to actively create the best possible environment for this investment in our economy."
Vladimir Putin Meeting of the Government Commission for Control of Foreign Investment
