A memorandum of understanding was signed on Tuesday here between Albania and Mongolia to strengthen relations between the two countries, according to Albanian Telegraphic Agency (ATA).

Albanian Deputy Foreign Minister Sokol Dervishaj held a meeting with visiting Mongolian Foreign Minister Damba Gankhuyag on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Albania and Mongolia.

Dervishaj briefed Gankhuyag on Albania"s achievements, Albanian government"s priorities and the active role in the region, said ATA.

Gankhuyag confirmed his readiness to promote cooperation between the two countries by improving the legal framework of cooperation between Albania and Mongolia, according to ATA.

As part of the activities organized to mark the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Mongolia opened the Honorary Consulate of Mongolia in Tirana on Tuesday.