Russia and Mongolia are elaborating a new military and technical cooperation programme for 2019-2024, Mongolian Defence Minister N.Enkhbold said. According to the minister, the Mongolian government regards relations with Russia as a priority and is pursuing a policy of establishing a new strategic partnership with Russia.

It will be the third military and technical cooperation programme between Russia and Mongolia. Minister N.Enkhbold thanked  Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu for military and technical assistance provided to Mongolia and the possibility granted to Mongolian youngsters to study at Russian Defence Ministry cadet schools.

‘We have decided to resume and extend the relevant agreement that expired last year,’ Mr Enkhbold said. In addition, it was jointly decided to  increase the number of Mongolian students at Russian military educational institutions, including at the Presidential Cadet School in Kyzyl.