Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the right of domestic business to invest in any country, but hinted that it would be better to invest money “in a house.” At a meeting on measures to increase investment activity, he stressed that it would be calmer and more reliable, TASS reports.
According to the head of state, one has to work “in conditions of a large number of factors of uncertainty,” therefore, he is sure, funds in Russia will be “calmer and more reliable.” Putin sees such investments as an alternative to the payment of dividends or for distribution in “safe harbors”, which may lose this status tomorrow.
At the same time, the President noted the importance of creating stable and reliable conditions for investment in Russia, so that investment support tools work effectively.
He instructed the government to use the ideas of representatives of the business community voiced during the meeting, but not to change anything drastically. Putin stressed that it is necessary to encourage companies to channel their profits into Russian investment projects so that entrepreneurs do not have the idea of investing elsewhere.
At the same time, the president saw nothing wrong with the state limiting business profits by artificially limiting prices. In his opinion, entrepreneurs will be able to do without super-profits, “there is nothing terrible here.” Putin noted that the absolute priority remains “benefit for the citizens of Russia.”