The document stated: “Inbound tourism… Achieving visa-free travel with China, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia in the near future.” It also mentioned that by 2030, there are plans to increase the number of inbound tourist trips by 11 million, reaching a total of 16 million trips. On September 15, China launched a one-year pilot visa exemption system for Russian citizens. Travelers for business or tourism purposes, visiting relatives and friends, or participating in reciprocal visits will not need a visa for stays of up to 30 days. Last March, the press service of the Russian Ministry of Economic Development announced that Russia plans to cancel visas for Malaysian citizens soon.
