OREANDA-NEWS  Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali said that Russia and Iran can cancel visas for their citizens in a short time. According to him, Tehran is waiting for Moscow's response to this proposal.

"As the Islamic Republic of Iran, we agree with the abolition of visas between the two countries. And even took steps on our part on this issue. We are waiting for the opinion of Russian officials. If Russia, too, like us, would declare that there is such a readiness, we could announce a visa—free regime in a short time," Kazem Jalali told TASS. According to him, the visa-free regime may be introduced in 2023.

In June 2022, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that Iran was ready to cancel the visa regime with Russia. According to him, at the first stage, countries could cancel visas for businessmen. In January, Kazem Jalali stated that Iran is ready to simplify the issuance of individual tourist visas for Russians.