Russia to open permanent consulates in Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh

MOSCOW. Feb 2 (Interfax) - The Russian Foreign Ministry has decided to open permanent consulate services in Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt to be able to resolve problems facing Russian tourists in that country more promptly, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Gocha Buachidze said at a press conference on Wednesday.

No unlawful actions against Russian tourists vacationing in Egypt have been recorded so far, Buachidze said.