Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev ordered to carry out additional measures aimed to accelerate the tourist flow from Russia, Turkey, Iran and Georgia.
The State Customs Committee (SCC) and the State Border Service (SBS) were tasked to establish special dedicated lanes on the checkpoints across the state border within three months. Zones should be equipped with information boards about the direction and special signs.
In addition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs jointly with the SCC and SBS were tasked to hold talks with Iran on the extension of working schedule of checkpoints on the Azerbaijani-Iranian border and report on the results within three months.
The State Maritime Administration (ARDDA), Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ACSC) and the Baku International Sea Trade Port were tasked to hols talks with the Caspian countries about the organisation of Caspian Sea cruises and tours and report about the results within 4 months, abc.az reported.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the State Migration Service were tasked inform the tourist industry facilities about the simplification of visa procedures and the customs and migration legislation.
