Russian President Vladimir Putin was met on Thursday with representatives of the largest German companies and active members of the Eastern Committee of German Economy, press service of the Kremlin said on Wednesday.

"Issues will be discussed that are related to the state and development prospects of trade and economic relations between Russia and Germany, implementation of large-scale joint projects, including in energy sphere and industrial cooperation, digital economy and agriculture," the press service said.

Putin met representatives of the German business community last time in October 2017.