In his letter, President Kh.Battulga noted the tradition of the Mongolian people celebrating the historic anniversary together with the Russian people and reminisced about the consistent support and heartfelt assistance given to the Soviet people from the first day of the Great Patriotic War.

He then expressed his great pleasure in Russian President Vladimir Putin visiting Mongolia and celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Victory of the Khalkhin Gol Battles together with the Mongolian people within the framework of the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

“Furthermore, despite the indefinite postponement of the ceremony and military parade for the 75th anniversary of the Victory of the Great Patriotic War due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the people of Mongolia will pay respects in memory and honor of heroes and veterans together with the people of Russia on May 9,” said the President.

In his letter as response, President of the Russian Federation V.Putin noted that the people of Russia always remember the contribution of Mongolia in the victory, extending his sincere greetings on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Victory of the Great Patriotic War.

“The special food assistance, warm clothes, horses sent from Mongolia for the necessity on the front-line as well as financial aid in establishing the ‘Revolutionary Mongolia’ tank brigade and the ‘Mongolian Arat’ fighter squadron are highly valued,” he mentioned.

The Russian President then expressed his confidence in the friendly relations between the people of the two countries strengthened through hardships during the difficult times of war serve as a reliable foundation for mutual understanding in resolving various matters on both sides as well as internationally, and in cooperating creatively, and for further developing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established between Russia and Mongolia.