President Kh.Battulga has asked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to visit Mongolia. North Korea’s state-run media reported on Sunday that Kh.Battulga made the request in a telegram to Kim. He also congratulated Kim on the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

The media quoted the Mongolian president as writing that the previous leaders of the two countries had built a solid foundation through their diplomatic ties. The media says he also writes that he believes their relations will further develop in line with their common interests and the peace and stability of the region.

The sources also refer to a visit to Mongolia by the late former North Korean leader Kim Il Sung; Kh.Battulga expressed his hope to welcome the current North leader on this occasion.

Arrangements are being made for Kim Jong Un to hold a second round of bilateral summit talks with US President Donald Trump. Kim may also make his first visit to Russia later this year.