MOSCOW, July 28. /TASS/. Russia plans to increase the number of tourist arrivals from China to 5.5 mln by 2030, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said in an interview with the Russian Arctic and Far East Development portal.

"We have plans to increase the volume of tourist flow from the PRC to 5.5 mln people by 2030, with the Far East expected to account for 1.8 mln of them," the deputy minister said.

"It is worth noting that one of the key drivers bolstering the positive momentum of our interaction is the traditional friendship between the peoples of our countries, as well as the high level of interest among residents of the Russian Far East and Chinese citizens in the culture, history, and natural landmarks of their neighboring country. We have accumulated a significant wealth of personal and family ties between our people. The strong social foundation of this interstate interaction points to excellent opportunities for advancing future cooperation across all spheres without exception, including tourism," he added.