JAKARTA - Russian President Vladimir Putin made an official visit to Mongolia after the last arrival five years ago.

Putin arrived in Mongolia at the invitation of Mongolian Leader, Ukhnaagin Khurelsukh, on Monday evening, September 2 local time. The invitation was delivered at a meeting in Beijing last fall.

Like five years ago, Putin came back to attend the commemoration of the victory of the Soviet and Mongolian forces over the Japanese army in the battle on the Khalkhin Gol River, Mongolia.

The 85th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet and Mongolian forces over the Japanese army is considered by Putin important for the Soviet-Mongolian friendship

In addition, Putin is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting to discuss cooperation between Moscow and Ulaanabaatar in industrial, agricultural, and rail transportation production.

"Prospects to further develop Russia-Mongolia relations in comprehensive strategic partnerships and exchange views on the latest international and regional issues," Russian Aide Yury Ushakov said in a written statement, quoted by Tass, Tuesday, September 3.

Putin is also planned to meet with the Chairman of the Khural Agung State (parlemen) Mongolia, Dashzegve Amarbayasgalan and the Prime Minister of Mongolia, Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene.

Minister of Environment and Climate Change Mongolia S. Odontuya said a number of agreements would also be handled by Russia-Mogolia regarding Putin's arrival, including a memorandum of understanding of cooperation to preserve Lake Baikal and the Cross-border Selenga River.


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