TS.Munkh-Orgil: Many pressing issues of bikateral ties resolved during PM's visit to China www.en.montsame.mn
Beijing /MONTSAME/ Minister of Foreign Affairs Ts.Munkh-Orgil gave an interview to the media about Prime Minister J.Erdenebat’s visit to the People’s Republic of China. The Minister said “- The two countries agreed that the countries have full potential to develop bilateral relations as we have no political argument and no conflict on border issues, which share borderline of 4700 km".
"In the beginning of the talks, Chinese President Xi Jinping noted that China has always respected independence and integrity of Mongolia and will respect them in the future. Mongolia and the Mongolian people also have respected Chinese independence and territorial wholeness. Therefore, the parties agreed on mutual understanding to develop bilateral relations on a favorable political basis" the FM said.
"Main agenda of the talks were, of course, investment, trade and economic cooperation. Our part put forward a request to support to push forward large-scale projects, which give impulse to economic development. For instance, we focused on projects, such as Tavan Tolgoi project, energy export project to China from energy production based in Shivee-Ovoo deposit, Kherlen River and Gobi projects. Foreign trade is crucial for Mongolia. We face difficulties in cross-border and border region trade and in exports to the third country , passing through Russian and China, as a landlocked country. Issues on environmental protection, Ulaanbaatar air pollution and re-planning of Ger districts were touched upon and the Chinese part expressed its readiness to cooperate to resolve all issues positively".
"The Chinese part notified that it adheres to two principles in resolution of trade, economic and investment issues. First, trade and investment should be mutually beneficial. However, Xi Jinpin re-affirmed his statement during his visit to Mongolia in 2014, which noted that the abovementioned cooperation should be more significant and more beneficial to Mongolia. He made it clear that the relationship will develop based on a principle that the interest of Mongolia would be preferred.
Moreover, the two countries agreed on principles on technical and economic cooperation development. Three documents were signed regarding education, science and exchange of young scholars. Also, the two sides agreed to make investment for eight companies. Generally, it can be concluded that the visit was very successful.
Published Date:2017-05-17