Ilham Aliyev invited Russian tourists to visit Azerbaijan

12:36 - 5.12.2018


December 5, Fineko / abc.az. President Ilham Aliyev invited Russian citizens to visit Azerbaijan as tourists.

As Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said in an interview with Russia-24 TV channel, the first place among tourists coming to the country is occupied by Russian citizens.

"The year is not over yet, but more than 800 thousand Russians have already arrived. Russians hold the first place steadily, " the head of state said.

According to him, the last two years there has been an increase in tourism, so in 2016 the tourist growth was 22%, in 2017 – 20%.

"This year we do not know yet, but there will also be growth. Tourists are attracted, first of all, the conditions in which they feel here. As for the Russians, I think they feel at home. There is no language barrier, they are very well treated, our common history also plays an important role. The level of security, comfort, hospitality of the Azerbaijani people, historical monuments, climate, I can say a lot why tourists should come to Azerbaijan. I think the Russians will hear me. I am pleased to invite them to visit our country. We are always very glad to see them," Aliyev said.

 

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