India to set up working group to assess entry into Vostok Oil

Despite the optimism of Indian and Russian governmental officials, any deal will require confirmation of tax breaks and oil reserves at Vostok

Proposals: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Rosneft executive chairman Igor Sechin whisper to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit the Zvezda shipyard in the Far East of Russia last September
Proposals: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Rosneft executive chairman Igor Sechin whisper to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit the Zvezda shipyard in the Far East of Russia last SeptemberPhoto: REUTERS/SCANPIX
Published 5 February 2020, 16:56Updated 5 February 2020, 16:56