In a significant move to strengthen regional ties, Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene met in Harbin on Friday afternoon to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation.
The meeting took place as Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene attended the closing ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin City, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Highlighting the geographical and cultural connections, Premier Li emphasized that China and Mongolia are friendly neighbors united by shared landscapes and mutual interests.
Premier Li outlined China's commitment to implementing the key agreements reached by the two leaders, aiming to steer China-Mongolia relations in a positive direction. He stressed the importance of consolidating political trust, fostering traditional friendships, and expanding mutually beneficial cooperation to deliver greater benefits to both nations.
Key areas of cooperation discussed include mineral energy, connectivity, and infrastructure, with plans to also venture into emerging sectors like artificial intelligence and green development. Premier Li underscored the need for strategic synergy and policy coordination to maintain the momentum of bilateral initiatives and achieve tangible outcomes.
Beyond economic collaboration, both leaders agreed to deepen ties in culture, education, and tourism. They highlighted the importance of people-to-people exchanges and supporting youth initiatives to strengthen public support for the enduring friendship between China and Mongolia.
Premier Li further expressed China's readiness to collaborate with Mongolia and other Asian countries to uphold shared values of peace, unity, and cooperation. He called for coordinated efforts to practice true multilateralism, safeguard regional stability, and protect common interests.
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene echoed these sentiments, reaffirming Mongolia's respect and friendship towards China. He commended China for successfully hosting the Asian Winter Games, believing the event would promote Asian values and amplify the region's voice on the global stage.
Committed to the one-China policy, Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene looked forward to enhancing high-level exchanges and aligning Mongolia's development strategies with China's Belt and Road Initiative. He emphasized the importance of deepening practical cooperation in areas such as economy, trade, connectivity, energy, resources, and infrastructure to elevate the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership to new heights.
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Premier Li says China willing to deepen cooperation with Mongolia
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