Russia is targeting the removal of visa requirements for Malaysian travellers by 2026, according to Russian news agency TASS.
Nikita Kondratyev, Director of the Department of Multilateral Economic Cooperation and Special Projects at Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development, said Malaysia, Indonesia and Kuwait are among Moscow’s top priorities for visa liberalisation talks this year.
“Malaysia and Indonesia are key priorities for this year. We are also expecting Kuwait. These are probably the three countries with which we want to complete the negotiation process this year,” he said.
Kondratyev said Russia hopes its Foreign Ministry will step up efforts to finalise and coordinate the necessary agreements to pave the way for visa-free travel.
No further explanation was provided for the move.
