Results of negotiations between Russia and Turkey on the resumption of flights to the resorts
The operational headquarters for preventing the importation and spread of coronavirus infection on the territory of Russia reported the details of the meeting of the head of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister T. Golikova with a delegation from Turkey.
The company denied rumors that it would extend the suspension of flights to Turkey until June 30.
The head of the Operating Staff Tatiana Golikova met with the chief foreign policy adviser to the President of Turkey I. Kalin and the Minister of Culture and Tourism of Turkey M. Ersoi. The meeting was attended by the head of Rospotrebnadzor Anna Popova, Turkish Ambassador to Russia Mehmet Samsar and Deputy Minister of Health of Turkey Tolga Tulunai.
The main topic of the meeting is the possibility of restoring air traffic and an active tourist flow between the countries.
Turkey is one of the most popular and favorite vacation destinations of Russians. At the same time, ensuring the safety of life and health of Russian citizens remains an absolute priority, Tatyana Golikova said.
The issue of resumption of flights and tourism will be decided on the basis of criteria approved by the Operational Headquarters for assessing the sanitary and epidemiological situation, taking into account the level of morbidity in Turkey and Russia.
To assess the situation and prospects for the resumption of air traffic, the parties agreed to hold consultations between Rospotrebnadzor and the responsible departments of Turkey, on the visit of a delegation from the Russian Federation to Turkey.
During the visit, tourist facilities will be inspected for security measures taken. In addition, it was decided to develop a joint action plan, which will determine the conditions for the resumption of mutual tourist trips.
“Such a decision will ensure the protection of the health of Russian tourists in the resorts of Turkey”, – stated in the message of the operational headquarters.
On May 17, the Operational Headquarters reported: “The Operational Headquarters does not confirm information about the extension of the suspension of air traffic with Turkey until June 30.”
Source: atorus