  Iran mulls granting visa-free travel to Russia, 35 other countries January 30, 2017 - 13:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran seeks to lift visa restrictions with 36 countries, including Russia, in an effort to boost mutual tourism flows to and from the target nations, Lenta.ru cited Iranian Vice President for Cultural Heritage and Tourism Zahra Ahmadipour as saying. A full list of countries is not available yet. Currently, Russians who plan to visit Iran are obliged to obtain entry visas in advance from the Embassy of the Islamic Republic in Moscow. The visa is issued for less than 10 days for a €35 fee. Also, citizens of Armenia, Turkey, Lebanon, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Bolivia, Egypt and Syria can travel to and stay in Iran without visa from 15 to 90 days under new regulations. Related links:   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
