Russia, EU to sign relaxed visa, readmission agreements on May 25

Monday, May 22, 2006, 17:37 [IST]

Moscow, May 22 (UNI) Moscow will sign two agreements on a relaxed visa and readmission regime at the Russia-EU summit in the Black Sea resort of Sochi on May 25.

''Concerning agreements on a relaxed visa regime and readmission, we are preparing them for signing,'' Russian Ambassador to the European Union Vladimir Chizhov told Interfax news agency today.

Mr Chizov said much-expected visa regulations will be simplified for individual categories of citizens, including students, researchers, politicians, diplomats and businessmen.

''Both agreements will take effect on the day of signing and will then be ratified by both parties. Our optimistic forecast indicates we will manage to do this before the end of the year,'' he said.

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