Russia proposes permanent visa-free travel with China
He noted that the relevant issue would be agreed upon by the parties, responding to a journalist's question about whether Chinese President Xi Jinping supported Vladimir Putin's proposal to make visa-free travel between Russia and China permanent.
Consensus
- Russia and China are discussing making their mutual visa-free regime permanent.
- The discussion took place during a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.
- The meeting occurred at the SCO summit in Bishkek.
- The visa-free regime has led to a 43% increase in tourism between Russia and China over six months.
- Both leaders expressed positive views on bilateral cooperation.
Points of divergence
- Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the question will be coordinated between the sides and stated that Xi Jinping supported Putin's proposal. — m24
- The initiative was announced by Vladimir Putin during the dialogue with Xi Jinping, and the decision depends on Beijing's interest. — riamo
Coverage (2 sources)
- Peskov stated that Russia and China will work out the issue of permanent visa-free regime — Москва 24
- Russia proposed to China to make visa-free regime permanent — РИАМО
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