BERLIN, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Germany's economy ministry on

Monday said it extended a trusteeship over the stakes of Russian

oil group Rosneft in Germany until March 10, 2025 as Rosneft

seeks a buyer for its German assets.

"Rosneft Russia has now credibly stated that a sale of

Rosneft Germany is being actively pursued and that this should

be completed by the end of the year," the ministry said in a

statement.

It added that the sale of the assets would be the most

legally secure and fastest way to enable investments in the

refineries it held stakes in.