Russian ready for dialogue with foreign companies respecting their obligations, country's laws - Foreign Ministry

MOSCOW. Nov 11 (Interfax) - Russia is ready for a constructive dialogue with foreign companies provided they respect their obligations and Russian laws, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.

"We are still open to a fair constructive dialogue with foreign, including Japanese, companies ready to responsibly honor their commercial and social obligations and respect Russian laws," Zakharova said at a briefing on Wednesday, responding to a question of the press regarding the temporary management of the Russian assets of Japan Tobacco International.

She described these retaliatory measures as "measured and balanced."