Mr. Denis Valentinovich Manturov expressed his pleasure at meeting President Battulga again and conveyed the greetings of Russian President Vladimir Putin. He also appreciated the contribution of President Battulga in the expansion of the ‘Mongolia-Russia Initiative’ event, which is giving stimulus to Mongolia-Russia relations in all levels. The Minister acknowledged the significance of the ‘Mongolia-Russia Initiative’ event consistent with the increasing number of official delegates and representatives of business and cultural spheres attending from Russia, expressing his readiness for further cooperation on specific projects and programs.

For his part, President Battulga mentioned the agreement reached with President Vladimir Putin during their meeting in Vladivostok last September on organizing the 2018 ‘Mongolia-Russia Initiative’ event, which will boost bilateral trade and economic cooperation. The President noted how the participation of more than 60 Russian companies in the event to build business relationships with Mongolian companies, and arrival of the Igor Moiseyev State Academic Folk Dance Ensemble to Mongolia after 42 years demonstrates the growth in bilateral trade, economic and cultural ties.

President Battulga also expressed his support towards the establishment of an economic corridor through Mongolia, Russia and China, which Minister Manturov mentioned, saying that the project should be put into action.