Moscow and Ankara have agreed to increase the number of flights both from the side of Russia and from the side of Turkey for maintaining the tourist flow, co-chair of the Russian-Turkish intergovernmental commission, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told reporters on Wednesday.

"Agreements were reached to increase the number of flights both from the side of Turkish Airlines and from the side of our companies that will be flying. This will ensure the necessary number of flights for the tourist flow," he said.

Around 4.7 mln Russians visited Turkey last year, Novak added, noting that it is necessary to ensure transport service for maintaining and possibly increasing the tourist flow.

Moscow does not intend to suspend wheat supplies to Turkey, with the two countries’ agriculture ministries being in constant touch on the issue, co-chair of the Russian-Turkish intergovernmental commission, Novak said.