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2025-12-16 00:02:28
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and representatives of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce discussed the prospects for restoring Russian-American trade and investment relations: On December 15, local time, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that Foreign Minister Lavrov and representatives of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce discussed the prospects for restoring Russian-American trade and investment relations. The announcement stated that Lavrov met with the leadership and members of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Russia. During the meeting, he outlined his assessment of the current international situation and the prospects for Russian-American relations, and specifically mentioned the positive willingness shown by the Trump administration in promoting a sustainable solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The two sides had a productive exchange of views on a range of pressing issues, emphasizing the constructive role that the business community could play in promoting the restoration of Russian-American trade and investment relations. Last week, Robert Agge, president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Russia, stated that American companies want to expand their business in the Russian market, and there have been some positive signs since the change of power in the White House. The Chamber also sees a willingness from both sides to establish dialogue.
