INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
representatives of 50 Russian companies and 30 Iranian fellows, IRNA reported.Jalali referred to the tourism activists as ambassadors of the
two nations, while he talked about the importance of public diplomacy in the contemporary world.He expressed hope that Tehran-Moscow
relations will continue to move forward by strengthening people-to-people connections in cultural and economic arenas.The ambassador noted
that Tehran and Moscow had agreed to abolish group tourist visas starting January 1, 2023, but the process has been stalled, as both
countries had to submit a list of relevant travel companies.The agreement was initially signed by former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani
and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in 2017.Last year, an Iranian travel expert said many Russian tourists were eager to travel to
Association.In addition, Ebrahim Pourfaraj, who presides over the Iranian Tour Operators Association, believes the majority of potential
Russian travelers are unaware of the vast tourist attractions that exist in every corner of Iran
tourists because it is directly connected with the Russian people
spots such as bazaars, museums, mosques, bridges, bathhouses, madrasas, mausoleums, churches, towers, and mansions, of which 26 are
inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.AFM
