Mongolia and China Seek Closer Ties

President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj met his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, last Thursday after China held a military parade at Tiananmen Square dedicated to the 70th of anniversary of the historical Victory of the War of Liberation.

Leader of China Xi Jinping thanked Ts.Elbegdorj for attending the commemoration marking the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese people's war of resistance against Japanese aggression and the world's anti-fascist war, saying it shows that Mongolia highly values bilateral relations. China and Mongolia are friendly neighbors linked by mountains and rivers, said Xi, adding that their relations are an important part in China's neighboring diplomacy. The comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries has been developing smoothly, he said, and expressed that he hopes both sides cooperate closely to speed up the implementation of consensus, reported Xinhua News Agency.

The two countries should maintain close, high-level communication and cooperation in all fields, and fully understand and accommodate each other's core interests and major concerns, said the Chinese president. Xi called for integrating China's Silk Road Economic Belt initiative with Mongolia's Steppe Road plan, and launching a batch of key projects to enhance cooperation levels. China is willing to keep close communication with Mongolia and Russia, to push the construction...