IRNA – A group of Russian tour operators and reporters are to visit Iran in the framework of program to increase tourism cooperation between Tehran and Moscow and prepare grounds for more interaction in this field.

Iran embassy in Moscow planned the program and Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization is hosting the program.

Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Mehdi Sanaei in his telegram channel wrote on Sunday that the Russian delegation members during their one-week visit to Iran are to see Tehran, Deyzin, Isfahan, Qeshm, Kish Islands’ tourist attractions.

They will also hold meetings with their Iranian counterparts’ active in foreign tourists.

In the past several years, the two countries presumed wide efforts to promote tourism relations.

The two countries will sign an agreement to void visa for tourists groups soon.

In year 2015, more than 34 million Russian tourists went to abroad.