The Prime Minister of Mongolia urges India to complete the Mongolian refinery project as planned
Ulaanbaatar will expand cooperation with Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam
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Mongolnews Agency, Ulaanbaatar, May 15 — According to information from the Government Press Office, Prime Minister N. Uchirbat met with Indian Ambassador to Mongolia, Artur Marhary Gotsurph, on May 14.
Prime Minister N. Uchirbat emphasized that Mongolia regards India as its "Third Neighbor" and an important partner in the region, stating that further deepening of strategic partnership between the two countries, expanding economic, trade, investment, and regional cooperation, is one of the top priorities of Mongolia's foreign policy. The Prime Minister noted that the Mongolian government attaches great importance to the "Refinery Project," implemented under India’s preferential loans and grant assistance, and pledged efforts to ensure the project is completed and operational by 2028 as scheduled.
The two sides also exchanged views on the potential for Mongolia to export coking coal to India and discussed issues related to jointly utilizing third-country ports and transport corridors within the framework of expanded economic and trade cooperation. The Prime Minister also mentioned that the government is advancing a “liberation” policy focused on promoting reforms in investment and business environment, and expressed willingness to cooperate with India in banking and financial sectors.
Both sides stated they would work together to successfully advance projects funded by Indian support, such as the "Mongolia-India Friendship General Education School" and the "Information Technology, Communications, and Outsourcing Center," so their outcomes can better benefit society and the public.
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Mongolnews Agency, Ulaanbaatar, May 15 — First Deputy Mayor of Ulaanbaatar responsible for social affairs, green development, and air and environmental pollution issues, G. Zalgaasaihan, met with a delegation led by Ms. Pham Thi Hong Ha, Standing Vice Chairperson of the Hanoi Municipal Party Committee and Standing Vice Chairperson of the Hanoi People's Council, on May 14.
At the beginning of the meeting, First Deputy Mayor G. Zalgaasaihan said, "In recent years, cooperation between Mongolia and Vietnam—especially between Ulaanbaatar and Hanoi—has continuously expanded across multiple fields, including education, teacher exchange, and talent training."
Currently, 56% of Mongolia’s population—approximately 1.7 million people—reside in Ulaanbaatar. Moreover, 95% of the country’s higher education institutions and 75% of enterprise organizations are concentrated in the capital, generating over 60% of the nation’s total economic output. Therefore, like other cities in the early stages of urbanization, we are facing challenges such as air pollution and traffic congestion. At the same time, Ulaanbaatar is among the coldest cities in the world, with significant temperature differences between summer and winter, and a relatively short construction cycle for urban development.
Thus, we are committed to building a more livable, greener city. We hope to strengthen cooperation with Hanoi in areas such as industry, trade, tourism, and talent cultivation, jointly advancing Ulaanbaatar’s transformation into a better city."
Ms. Pham Thi Hong Ha, Standing Vice Chairperson of the Hanoi Municipal Party Committee and Standing Vice Chairperson of the Hanoi People's Council, said, "Over the past 70 years, Ulaanbaatar and Hanoi have conducted fruitful cooperation across multiple fields. Although the two cities differ in certain aspects, they also face many similar challenges. For example, Hanoi has a population exceeding 8 million but relatively small land area, while Ulaanbaatar has about 3 million residents and a larger land area. Therefore, we are willing to share experiences and best practices in addressing air pollution, alleviating traffic congestion, and developing green spaces."
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1865228277578890/
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