Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) CEO and Russian presidential envoy for foreign investment and economic relations, Kirill Dmitriev, has announced that new discussions between Moscow and Washington may begin as early as next week. His comments came during an interview with Channel One on Sunday, where he shared optimism about strengthening bilateral relations.

“The big focus is on restoring Russian-American relations. I have been working on this for a long time, for many years. Of course, the focus is on economic and investment cooperation,” Dmitriev stated, underlining the strategic goal of using economic dialogue as a means to improve diplomatic ties.

Dmitriev recently held talks with U.S. officials in Washington, where he said a wide range of joint investment opportunities were discussed. These include potential collaborations in the rare earth metals sector, exploration and development in the Arctic, and partnerships in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry.

According to Dmitriev, these areas represent promising pathways for cooperative development between the two countries. The meetings are part of broader efforts to reestablish constructive engagement following a period of diplomatic strain.

The expected talks aim to solidify mutual interests and build economic bridges, with Dmitriev playing a key role in shaping the investment dialogue on behalf of the Russian Federation. As one of the leading voices in Russia’s international economic outreach, his involvement signals the importance Moscow places on restoring economic ties with the United States.

While the specifics of the next meeting have not been publicly detailed, Dmitriev’s statements indicate a renewed focus on shared economic priorities as a foundation for improved bilateral relations moving forward.