Russia New Tourist Destination for Chinese

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 ◆ Russia New Tourist Destination for Chinese

China and Russia agreed recently in Moscow to designate Russia as a new destination for Chinese tourists.

Chinese Vice Premier Li Lanqing and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Valentina Matviyenko announced the news to the press after the third session of the China-Russia Cooperation Committee on Education, Culture, Health and Sports.

The China National Tourism Administration and the Russian Economic Development and Trade Ministry signed a memorandum of understanding for organizing Chinese tourists to Russia.

The two sides also agreed to set up a working group for radio, TV and film cooperation.

During the meeting, Chinese Education Minister Chen Zhili and her Russian counterpart, Vladimir Filippov, briefed the participants on the work done by the committee during the past year and exchanged views on cooperation projects in education, culture, health, sports and tourism.