MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The ministry called on Russian tour operators and tourists to "objectively consider the continuing risk of the terrorist threat" when planning trips to Turkey.
“The Russian side is ready to resume tourist relations with the Republic of Turkey in full. In turn, we expect the Turkish authorities to take all comprehensive measures to ensure the safety of Russian citizens visiting Turkey for tourism purposes,” the ministry said in press remarks published on its website.
On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The leaders agreed to restore bilateral relations, inluding in the spheres of trade and tourism.
According to Russian Senator Igor Morozov, the tourist flow from Russia to Turkey could be restored before the end of the 2016 season.
