New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev on Thursday pitched for agreement on visa facilitation among member states, saying it would help unlock the region's full tourism potential.

Addressing the 51st Sapru House Lecture, Yermekbayev, who is on a visit to India, emphasised the need for simplifying the visa regime among member states.

"The important step is to explore the possibility of simplifying the visa regime, which will open new horizons to attract tourists from member countries and all over the world," Yermekbayev said.

"Currently, this work is being done bilaterally, but we believe it is possible to create favourable conditions in the migration sphere," he said.

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