President Ts. 
Elbegorj Tsahia told visiting Japanese Foreign Minister K. Okada on
Monday that maintaining good bilateral relations was a priority of Mongolia’s foreign
policy. He also thanked Japan for its grants and aid that have helped
significantly in Mongolia’s development. 
The President expressed the hope that the comprehensive economic
cooperation program now under preparation will be a landmark in international
relations.

Okada said his visit had been fruitful and would help
take relations to a new stage.