During the meeting, Putin thanked Ts.Elbegdorj for accepting the invitation to come to the Moscow Victory Parade. The Russian president also said that the two countries have “good and friendly relations with old and deep roots”, and that the Mongolian leader’s visit would be an opportunity to discuss bilateral relations. Putin noted Mongolia’s role in actively supporting the Soviet Union during World War II in the fight against Nazi Germany.
Ts.Elbegdorj stated that he was very happy to congratulate President Putin, representing all Mongolian people, for the 70th anniversary of Victory Day.
At the meeting the parties discussed a wide range of issues of bilateral relations in economy, infrastructure, future prospects for mutual cooperation, tripartite meetings, and other items.
In an exclusive interview with TASS news agency, President Ts.Elbegdorj said that Mongolia expects to sign a mid-term program on developing a strategic partnership with Russia on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Ufa, in the Urals, in July.
“We have prepared a document – a mid-term program for the development of a strategic partnership. On our part, everything has been approved and now the support of the Russian side is needed. Probably, during the Ufa meeting, we’ll sign it,” the Mongolian leader said, and added that during a meeting with Vladimir Putin, issues related to economic and infrastructural development will be specified.
The two countries eased visa requirements late last year and plan to hold joint military exercises in the summer.
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