
Deputy Chairman of the AfD faction in the Bundestag Markus Frohnmayer said that the party is in contact with the special representative of the Russian President Kirill Dmitriev to discuss a possible business forum with the participation of Germany, Russia and the United States, which could be dedicated to the development of economic ties and the issue of Nord Stream.
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The AfD is a right-wing political party in Germany that has previously advocated improved relations with Russia and criticized sanctions. Kirill Dmitriev is the special representative of the Russian President for international economic cooperation.
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party maintains contacts with the special representative of Russian President Vladimir Putin for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries, Kirill Dmitriev. Deputy Chairman of the party faction in the Bundestag, Markus Frohnmayer, told Izvestia about this.
According to him, the essence of these contacts is to discuss the possibility of holding a business forum with the participation of Germany, Russia and the United States. The proposed event may be dedicated to the development of economic ties between the three countries. Further details of the possible forum have not yet been announced, information about the venues will be published in due course.
As Frohnmayer emphasized, it is also planned to raise the topic of Nord Stream at the forum.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
A business forum with the participation of representatives from Germany, Russia and the USA will be held over the next 6 months
Possible · Within months

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