BANGKOK, October 13. /TASS/. Russia supports a non-discriminatory and non-politicized approach to the participation of its companies in World Bank procurement procedures and has raised this issue during meetings with its leadership, Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk told reporters.

"Of course, we confirmed our interest in Russian companies participating in World Bank procurement procedures. Here, we advocate for a non-discriminatory and non-politicized approach towards Russian companies," he said.

"We have just held corresponding meetings with the bank's leadership, where we raised this issue," Overchuk added.