The Russian Railways are discussing the possibility of participating in the privatisation of Greek assets, through a joint venture of Greek and western European companies, the head of the Russian state company Vladimir Yakunin told reporters.
“We are holding talks with Greek and western companies, we want to create an alliance, a group”, replied the head of the Russian Railways at a press conference, in the framework of Saint Petersburg΄s International Economic forum, when asked if it will participate in Greek privatisations autonomously or in cooperation with other partners.
According to AMNA, Yakunin clarified that the Russian Railways are planning to pay the price of the buyout in the case of a successful conclusion, with money that will be secured mainly from borrowing.
Yakunin, the head of the Russian Railways colossus for many years and a man who is considered as belonging to President Putin΄s environment, had stated last March that his company is interested in the privatisation of TRAINOSE and ports in Greece.
(source: Capital, AMNA)
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