30 May 2016 17:04

Corrected: CNPC interested in Rosneft privatization

(to change company name from Sinopec to CNPC)

SOCHI. May 30 (Interfax) - CNPC is expressing an interest in the privatization of Rosneft , Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak told reporters.

"Interest was, let's say, expressed in this issue," he said.

"So far what we've heard from our partners is that they are expressing an interest," he said.