BAKU, Azerbaijan

Russian citizens' stay in Azerbaijan has been shortened from 180 to 90 days, Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry spokesman Ayhan Hacizade announced on Sunday.

Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov signed a decision to cut in half the permitted stay for Russian citizens visiting Azerbaijan within a one-year period.

The decision was made based on the principle of reciprocity, Hacizade explained.

Recent changes in Russian law have led to a reduction in the stay duration for citizens of several countries, including Azerbaijan, from 180 to 90 days.

*Writing by Muhammed Enes Calli