China interested buying more Russian oil, gas, coal - Energy Ministry

MOSCOW. April 15 (Interfax) - China is interested in buying more oil, gas and coal in Russia, with a visit by Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev to Beijing planned for April 17-18, Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin told Interfax.

"Gas, oil, coal and electricity will be discussed at the meeting. I've spoken to the Chinese ambassador - a lot of proposals were received to increase trade. They want to increase trade, they want to increase purchases of gas, oil and coal," Marshavin said.