Mongolian Foreign Minister Ts.Munkh-Orgil is currently visiting Moscow on a two-day visit at the invitation of his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov. During the visit (13-14th of February), Mr Munkh-Orgil concluded an agreement with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov on a cooperation agenda in trade, the economy and investment between the two countries.

At the press briefing following the talks, Mr Sergey Lavrov stated: “We value that the bilateral relations between Mongolia and Russia are founded on long-standing economic, humanitarian and historical ties, and our common position on regional and global issues as good neighbours. The aspiration of the leaders of the two countries to achieve maximum effectiveness of the strategic partnership potentials have been reflected in the 2009 Declaration. Based on this Declaration, the Medium-Term Programme, incorporating the major objectives on developing cooperation in politics, trade-economy, investment, culture, education and global affairs, was signed in 2016 in Ulaanbaatar. The successful implementation of the programme gives an impetus to activate ties on all levels."

The foreign ministers also discussed the much needed strengthening  of ties with economic content, promoting the development of cooperation in transport, agriculture and energy, and activating trade and ties between the border regions of Mongolia and Russia. The two sides have agreed to regulate the execution of certain measures in order to realise the provisions of the Medium-Term Programme, and to upgrade bilateral relations by jointly implementing projects reflected in the Tripartite Programme on Establishing the Mongolia-Russia-China Economic Corridor.