Malta and Russia today agreed to work for the conclusion of a double taxation avoidance agreement.

The subject was discussed as part of talks held in Moscow between Foreign Minister Tonio Borg and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

The talks focused on trade and investment and tackling organised crime.

An improvement in procedures for the granting of visas to Russian visitors was also discussed. Mr Lavrov noted that interest in Russian tourist visits to Malta was increasing.

The Russian minister also thanked Malta for its assistance in the recent hijacking of the Maltese-flagged but Russian crews freighter Arctic Sea.

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