Presidents
of Iran and Mongolia attended a joint meeting in Tehran on August 31, to
discuss expansion of bilateral ties.

Iran-Mongolia relations are positive and the two countries
have immense historical and cultural fields in commons, said Iranian President
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in a meeting with the Mongolian delegation which attended
the 16th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Ahmadinejad underscored the necessity for solidarity among independent states
in a bid to have the ability to affect developments in the world.

He evaluated Iran-Mongolia relations positive and said that the two countries
have many historical, cultural commonalities and now have good ties with each
other.

Ahmadinejad expressed hope that the two countries can implement important and
effective actions with bilateral cooperation.

He continued that by exchanging information and historical data, scientists and
experts will help both countries for a better future.

President Ahmadinejad underlined that Iran has no obstacle or limitation for
developing ties with Mongolia and continued that by using capacities the two
nations can witness a jump in mutual relations.

President Tsakhia Elbegdorj, for his part, appreciated Iran for hosting and
holding the 16th NAM summit and said that the movement is a powerful group in
international arena and that Iran during its presidency can promote position of
the group too.

Establishment of joint group for historical studies, presence of experts and
scholars in historical events, exchanging historical data and information,
cooperation in the fields of economic, agriculture, animal husbandry,
exchanging experiences in the fields of industry and mince, acceleration in
transportation of both countries officials by nullification of visa and
expansion of ties in the fields of culture and sports were among issues
discussed by the two senior delegations.

Earlier on Saturday, Elbegdori met with the Supreme Leader of the Islamic
Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.

In the meeting, Ayatollah Khamenei pointed to the historical and cultural
commonalities of the two countries, and sated, “Given this historical
background, the Iran-Mongolia relations should expand more than before.”

For his part, Elbegdori underscored his country”s willingness to have massive
cooperation with Iran in economic, infrastructural, political and academic
fields.

He said Mongolia is in agreement with Iran”s initiative for a nuclear free
zone, and recognizes all countries” rights to use peaceful nuclear technology.

Elbegdorj arrived in Tehran on Wednesday to attend the 16th Non-Aligned
Movement (NAM) Summit.

The 16th heads-of-state summit of the Non-Aligned Movement officially wrapped
up work in Tehran on Friday.