These days, a meeting of tourism ministers of the G20 countries is taking place. On its sidelines, the head of the Federal Tourism Agency, Zarina Doguzova, spoke with the Minister of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, Ahmed bin Aqil al-Khateeb.
During the meeting, Doguzova proposed introducing a full visa-free regime between Russia and Saudi Arabia. This proposal was previously worked out by the Russian side and supported by the relevant departments. The press service of Rostourism noted that the visa-free regime will significantly increase tourist flows between the countries.
In addition, Doguzova met with Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandy Saladin Uno. During it, the issue of launching direct flights between the countries was discussed. Doguzova also suggested considering the possibility of launching a group visa-free regime for Indonesian tourists wishing to visit Russia.
At a meeting with UAE Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri issues of a possible increase in air traffic between the countries and increasing the availability of financial services for Russian tourists were discussed.
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