Russia and Mongolia are strengthening their ties in all aspects, according to the Russian president.
During a meeting in the Mongolian capital, Russian President Vladimir Putin invited Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh to attend the upcoming BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia. Putin arrived in Mongolia on Monday for his first visit in five years. Khurelsukh welcomed him with a formal ceremony that included a guard of honor and a traditional Mongolian cavalry display. Putin was also presented with a bouquet of red roses.
“I would like to invite you to Russia, to Kazan, where the BRICS summit will be held this year. This will be the first event of this level after the expansion of this organization. I hope you will take part in the BRICS+ format. We are waiting for you,” Putin said to Khurelsukh as their meeting commenced.
The BRICS summit will take place in Kazan from October 22 to 24. Russia is hosting the event as the current chair of the group. Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the UAE joined Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa as new members of BRICS at the beginning of 2024.
Putin emphasized that the relationship between Russia and Mongolia is developing in various areas.
“Besides the economy and political sphere – where we cooperate quite actively – I would also note the effective work in humanitarian areas, in particular in the field of education,” he said.
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted interactions between the two countries, but “we were eventually able to reach a trajectory of growth in trade relations and trade turnover,” Putin added.
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