AKIPRESS.COM - Turkmenistan Ambassador to Iran Ahmad Ghorbanov said although Turkmenistan requires visas from all foreigners, Iranians will receive visas easily to visit his country during Nowruz celebrations, Mehr news agency reported.

Ghorbanov said any Iranian travel agency can apply for a tourist visa, provided that it has a contract with an agency in Turkmenistan, or an individual in Turkmenistan sends an invitation to them.

Mr. Ghorbanov added “It is true that we do not have a great demand for tourist visas to our country, and we may not be as much attractive for tourists as Thailand or Turkey, but so far, the agencies that have contracts with Turkmenistan have not been denied visas,” adding “our only reason for stricter visa issuance for tourists compared to other countries is that it has negative consequences, such as drug trafficking into our country. That's why the Turkmen government says those who send an invitation to tourists should accept responsibility.”