Putin proposes permanent visa-free travel between Russia and China
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is ready to work with China to make their visa-free travel regime permanent. He made the remark at a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek.
Claims & verification status
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed making the visa-free travel regime between Russia and China permanent.
The proposal was made during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek.
Impact analysis
Who claims what
- —Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed making the visa-free travel regime between Russia and China permanent. (per Russian President Vladimir Putin)
- —The proposal was made during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek.
Our assessment
If Russia and China agree to make their visa-free travel regime permanent, this could streamline cross-border movement for business travelers, suppliers, and industry partners…
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