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Russia to Eliminate Visa Requirements for Malaysia, Indonesia, and Kuwait by 2026
Russia plans to scrap visas with three countries in 2026 — official
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Russia plans to abolish visa requirements for citizens of Malaysia, Indonesia, and Kuwait by 2026, according to Nikita Kondratyev from the Ministry of Economic Development. This initiative aims to enhance economic cooperation and tourism between these nations and Russia.
- 01Nikita Kondratyev announced the visa abolition during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
- 02The negotiation process with Malaysia, Indonesia, and Kuwait is expected to be completed this year.
- 03SPIEF 2023 attracted representatives from 142 countries, resulting in over 1,000 agreements worth approximately 6.642 trillion rubles (around $90.4 billion USD).
- 04The Russian Foreign Ministry is anticipated to intensify efforts to finalize the visa agreements.
- 05The theme of SPIEF 2023 was 'Pragmatic Dialogue: The Path to a Stable Future.'
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During the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Nikita Kondratyev, the Director of the Department of Multilateral Economic Cooperation and Special Projects at the Russian Ministry of Economic Development, announced plans for Russia to eliminate visa requirements for citizens of Malaysia, Indonesia, and Kuwait by 2026. He emphasized that Malaysia and Indonesia are key priorities for the current year, and negotiations with Kuwait are also expected to conclude soon. Kondratyev expressed optimism that the Russian Foreign Ministry would enhance its efforts to finalize the necessary agreements. SPIEF, held from June 3 to 6, gathered representatives from 142 countries, facilitating the signing of over 1,000 agreements totaling more than 6.642 trillion rubles (approximately $90.4 billion USD). The forum, organized by the Roscongress Foundation with TASS as the general information partner, focused on fostering pragmatic dialogue to ensure a stable future.
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The visa abolition could significantly boost tourism and economic ties between Russia and the three countries, benefiting travelers and businesses alike.
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