Deputy Prime Minister M.Enkhbold received Japan’s ambassador to Mongolia, Simizu Takenory, on Tuesday.

M.Enkhbold stated his appreciation for the ambassador’s fluency in Mongolian and extensive knowledge of Mongolia and its diplomatic history. He noted that the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relationship between the two nations will be observed in 2012, and in light of the anniversary the two sides should give thought to holding high level talks with frequency.

S.Takenory thanked M.Enkhbold for making arrangements to observe the 40th anniversary and for his work as head of Mongolia’s State Emergency Commission to help the Japanese people after the natural disaster in Japan last March. The ambassador also noted the large contributions of M.Enkhbold to all spheres of cooperation between the two nations. He added that Japanese organizations are interested in working in Mongolia’s mining sector.

M.Enkhbold said economic partnership negotiations are important for bolstering trade and for developing a strategic partnership. He expressed his hope that economic partnership negotiations will be concluded during the ambassador”s term of office.