Muscat – This plan was revealed by Nikita Kondratyev, Director of the Department for Multilateral Economic Cooperation and Special Projects, in an interview with Russian news agency TASS.

Kondratyev expressed optimism about the initiative, highlighting significant demand from Russian tourists for these destinations and noting a marked increase in inbound tourism. “There is a strong demand from Russian tourists for travel to these countries, and we are witnessing a sharp increase in inbound tourism,” Kondratyev is quoted by the agency.

The Ministry of Economic Development, in collaboration with the Russian Foreign Ministry, is actively pursuing the liberalization of visa regulations with several key partner countries. Negotiations are underway to finalize interstate agreements aimed at abolishing visa requirements with Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Bahrain, and select African countries, including Kenya.