Iran to lift visa regime with neighbors
13:26 - 18.10.10
Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki says that Tehran plans to
lift visa requirements for citizens of neighboring countries, reports
PRESS TV.
Mottaki made the remarks on Sunday in the northwestern province of
Ardebil, IRNA reported.
He said that the move will help Iran increase its interactions and
communication with neighboring countries.
He went on to say that Iran has already lifted visa requirements for
Azerbaijani nationals and expects Baku to introduce a visa-free regime
for Iranians soon.
In addition, Iran and Georgia are also planning to eliminate visa
regulations for their nationals in the near future, Mottaki noted.
Iran and Georgia have expanded their ties and cooperation in the
economic, industrial, and trade spheres in recent years.
It is estimated that Iranian citizens are allowed visa-free access to
43 countries and territories.
Tert.am
From: A. Papazian
13:26 - 18.10.10
Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki says that Tehran plans to
lift visa requirements for citizens of neighboring countries, reports
PRESS TV.
Mottaki made the remarks on Sunday in the northwestern province of
Ardebil, IRNA reported.
He said that the move will help Iran increase its interactions and
communication with neighboring countries.
He went on to say that Iran has already lifted visa requirements for
Azerbaijani nationals and expects Baku to introduce a visa-free regime
for Iranians soon.
In addition, Iran and Georgia are also planning to eliminate visa
regulations for their nationals in the near future, Mottaki noted.
Iran and Georgia have expanded their ties and cooperation in the
economic, industrial, and trade spheres in recent years.
It is estimated that Iranian citizens are allowed visa-free access to
43 countries and territories.
Tert.am
From: A. Papazian