ULAANBAATAR, 3 June (BelTA) – Belarus and Mongolia are about to start a qualitatively new stage in the development of bilateral cooperation, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in his note in the Book of distinguished Guests of the State Palace in the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar, BelTA has learned.
“I am impressed by the beauty of the country of eternally blue skies and the hospitality of our Mongolian friends. Belarus is committed to strengthening cooperation with Mongolia in all areas. I am convinced that our states are on the threshold of a qualitatively new stage in the development of bilateral cooperation,” the note reads.
After the official welcome ceremony on the square in front of the State Palace in Ulaanbaatar, the leaders of the countries started negotiations one-on-one. Interestingly, a traditional Mongolian yurt, which was installed in one of the halls of the palace, was chosen as the place for the meeting between Aleksandr Lukashenko and Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh.