Citizens of Ecuador will be able to visit Armenia visa-free, according to a decision approved by the government on Thursday, June 22.

People traveling to Armenia from the South American nation will be allowed to stay in the territory of the country for a maximum of 180 days in a year.

The move is expected to promote the development of tourism, as well as the promotion of business relations.

The mutual abolition of the visa regime between Armenia and Ecuador comes after "steps to develop and strengthen the cooperation between the Republic of Armenia and that country," the document approved by the government says.