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MONGOLIA Foreign Minister and visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov agreed here Tuesday to further expand bilateral ties and cooperation in various fields during their talks.
“I am glad that our two countries are overcoming the difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic together and are strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation.
“I am satisfied with the results of today’s talks,’’ Battsetseg told a joint news conference following talks with Lavrov.
Mongolia and Russia agreed to further deepen bilateral ties and cooperation in various fields such as trade, economy, humanitarian affairs and culture, Battsetseg said.
Bilateral relations and cooperation between the two neighbours had returned to their pre-pandemic level, and the resumption of rail and air links had significantly increased flows of passengers and trade, according to the foreign minister.
For his part, Lavrov said that based on a long history of good neighbourliness and friendly cooperation, bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries were actively developing in many areas.
Lavrov also mentioned that the two sides exchanged views on many issues of multilateral cooperation, and they shared similar or close stances on international issues. (Xinhua/NAN)
– Jul. 5 2022 @ 17:13 GMT | C.E
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