Japan wanted to renew programs of visa-free exchanges with Russian Federation

The authorities Japan wanted to renew as soon as possible programs of visa-free exchanges with Russian Federation. It on Tuesday, March 14, was declared by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the country Yesimasa Khayasi, writes information agency "ITAR-TASS". According to him, the question of a visa-free regime for inhabitants of the Kuril Islands and Japan is one of the most priority directions in the relations of two countries. It is specified that programs of such exchanges allow Japanese to come without visas to the Southern Kuriles, and to inhabitants of Iturup, Kunashir and Shikotan — to Japan. The Foreign Minister of the country declared that for renewal of this program Tokyo plans to involve contacts on...