Russian Railways and German railway operator Deutsche Bahn agreed to set up a joint logistics venture for freight transit from Asia to Germany and Western Europe and back along the Trans-Siberian Railroad.
State-run Vnesheconombank and Deutsche Bank signed a bilateral cooperation agreement and a deal on interaction in state-private projects. The two countries' transportation ministries also adopted a statement on further cooperation in the sector.
Vnesheconombank, Roseximbank, which supports government export operations, the Russian Bank for Development, and German government-owned KfW Group signed an agreement on collaboration in consulting services and technical cooperation to implement the Russian government's plans to establish a financial institution to boost Russia's development.
The Tomsk talks were held to coincide with a high-profile visit to the city by German Chancellor Angel Merkel for talks with President Vladimir Putin on bilateral cooperation, particularly in the energy sector, and the Iranian nuclear crisis.
