Minister for Hotels and Tourism Dr. Htay Aung said that discussion is on the way with Myanmar International Airways to operate flights for Russian travellers when meeting with Mr.Kosinkov Evgeny, commercial director of Russian based Yi Ling Touris Company Limited in Nay Pyi Taw.

During the meeting, Mr.Kosinkov Evgeny called for relaxation on the insurance of Myanmar as Russian travellers make tours by buying international insurance and large numbers of tourist arrivals if the country facilitates the monetary sector.

Union minister said there are examples as the Italian Airways operated flight from Milan to Phuket by stopping over in Myanmar previously. Now, the MAI makes proper arrangements. He also pledged to negotiate with the department concerned regarding travel insurance and to arrange for the currency of travellers. He continued that the country is also cooperating in the tourism industry as the bilateral relationship between Myanmar and Russia is moving into a higher gear.

According to the data collected by the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, about 5000 Russian travellers visited Myanmar per year.