15 Jun 2012 16:21

Rosneft-ExxonMobil deal proves Russian-U.S. economic relations developing - Putin

TUAPSE. June 15 (Interfax) - The signing of an agreement between Rosneft and ExxonMobil on joint efforts to recover tight oil resources is positive signal for market participants, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

"This is the best confirmation that economic relations between the United States and Russia continue to develop," Putin said at a meeting with ExxonMobil chief Rex Tillerson.