June 16-IFIF public relations- Iran and Russia discussed facilitating visa requirements for Iranian and Russian tourists in an International economic conference in St.Petersburg.

During the talks between Saeed Shirkavand, the director of planning and investment department of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization and the Head of the Russian Federal Agency for tourism Oleg Safonov, the two sides argued issuing electronic and long-time visas, as well as reducing cost for visa issuance.

Moreover instead of issuing individual visas, they argued visa issuance for tourist groups visiting Russia and also launching a direct shipping line in Caspian Sea between Iran and Russia.