Relations with Mongolia are a priority for Russia; the countries should diversify their economic ties, said Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting with Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyuun-Erdene.
“Today, relations with Mongolia seem to be one of the priorities for Russia,” Putin said. “We appreciate the attention that the Mongolian government and you personally pay to their constant strengthening. The main task is to diversify our economic ties. We have good opportunities to develop cooperation. We will support the further development of interregional contacts.”
As reported EADaily Russian President Vladimir Putin flew to the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar on Tuesday to take part in celebrations marking the 85th anniversary of the joint victory of the Soviet and Mongolian armed forces over Japanese militarists on the Khalkhin Gol River. Today he held talks with the President of the Republic of Mongolia. Ukhnagiin Khurelsukh.