Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said during a meeting that foreign direct investment into the Russian economy was approximately $40 billion for 2010.
"According to preliminary estimates, Russia received some $40 billion in foreign direct investment in 2010," Putin said during the foreign investment meeting at his residence outside Moscow.
Putin said that he and other government officials had over the last few months held a wide range of meetings with foreign partners, including businessmen and investment funds.
"Regardless of existing problems, our partners continue to support their interests in large-scale projects in Russia. When I said 'existing problems,' I meant, first of all, the global financial crisis," Putin said, adding: "But our partners are prepared to move forward and create cooperative chains, technology alliances, and invest in the Russian economy."
NOVO-OGARYOVO (Moscow region) - December 28 (RIA Novosti)
