# Putin says De Beers wants closer cooperation with Russia

https://mins.news/en/item/119174

- TASS, 2026-10-28 13:32 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2209561

> At the third Russia-Africa summit, Vladimir Putin said De Beers wants to expand cooperation with Russia and that Moscow welcomes it. He described the company as a major competitor to Russian diamond miner Alrosa, while saying it also seeks closer ties with Russia and its company.

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