The abolition of the visa regime between Armenia and China will positively affect not only tourism performance, but also the intensification of cultural cooperation, said Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Avet Adonts said Monday.

The deputy minister said that the new agreement provides for the exemption of citizens of the two countries from the requirement of entry visas during their stay on the territory of both countries for less than 90 days.

However, for a longer stay, for example, for the purpose of work or any other activity, study or permanent residence, citizens will be required to obtain an entry visa.

Moreover, as noted by Adonts, the agreement contains certain reservations regarding the entire territory of China, with the exception of Hong Kong and Macau, and other legal regulations will apply for these areas.

The standing committee gave a positive conclusion to the project on ratification of the agreement between the governments of Armenia and China on the mutual cancellation of entry visas for citizens with ordinary passports.