The authorities of Bashkiria has stated that it does not oppose the privatization of “Bashneft” – RIA Novosti

12:2301.10.2016

(updated: 12:53 01.10.2016)

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SOCHI, 1 Jul — RIA Novosti/Prime. All companies interested in the privatization of “Bashneft”, promised to consider the interests of Bashkortostan, the Republic has held consultations with Rosneft and LUKOIL, told reporters the head of Bashkortostan Rustem Khamitov.

the First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov on Friday said that the Russian government decided to resume the sale of “Bashneft”, the government plans to sell the government’s stake in the company. According to Shuvalov, the sale of shares of “Bashneft” will be determined in the coming days. He also said that “Rosneft” allowed to purchase “Bashneft”.

“We don’t mind, now we don’t mind. Already the decision was made the second time. Our concerns will be addressed by those participants who plan to participate today (privatization),” said Khamitov.

Answering the question of which companies are showing interest in the transaction, forward the first, called the “Rosneft”, adding that the interest of other oil companies. “I think so, we should ask them”, — said the head of the Republic on the question of how does LUKOIL interest in the asset.

Commenting on the assumption of journalists on whether Rosneft is a major potential buyer Khamitov said, “Maybe so”. “With Rosneft held consultations and with “LUKOIL” were found. Discussed with them that if they buy a package of Federal, our conditions are met: the dividend and charity registration in the Republic of compulsory, tax revenues in the same amount. With them it just all agreed. So why should we mind,” he said.

Khamitov doesn’t know, is signed in the government of any documents relative to the start of privatization of “Bashneft”.