News
26 January 2018

RDIF, AIIB to invest in China-EU ‘digital bridge’ through Russia

Region:
Asia-Pacific, Europe

The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) may jointly invest in the 'digital bridge' - a broadband internet line connecting China and Europe through Russia. The two lenders may also make joint investments in projects related to the Silk Road project.

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