٠٠:٠٢:٠٤Mongolian leader Ukhnagiin Khurelsukh said that President Vladimir Putin’s state visit would 'undoubtedly' contribute to 'friendly relations' between the countries, during a meeting with the Russian leader in Ulaanbaatar on Tuesday.
"I also believe, dear President Vladimir Vladimirovich, that your current visit will undoubtedly make a great contribution to strengthening our good-neighbour and friendly relations. Your current visit will give an additional impetus to our trade and economic relations," he said.
In turn, Putin praised constructive relations with Mongolia in the international arena, claiming that the visit provided an opportunity to 'thoroughly' discuss bilateral co-operation and enhance 'Russia-Mongolia comprehensive strategic partnership'.
Putin arrived in Ulaanbaatar on Monday at the invitation of the Mongolian president, to take part in events marking the 85th anniversary of the joint forces' victory over Japanese militarists on the Khalkhin Gol River.
The Russian president is also scheduled to engage in discussions with the Chairman of the Great State Khural Dashzegve Amarbayasgalan and Prime Minister Luvsannamsrajn Oyun-Erdene.
Mongolia is a member of the International Criminal Court, which has a warrant out for Putin's arrest, related to alleged 'war crimes' related to deportation of children during the Ukraine conflict.
Ahead of the visit the ICC said that all members had an 'obligation' to detain those sought by it, while the EU and Ukraine also called for the country to make an arrest.
However, there is no legal enforcement procedure. The Kremlin has said it does not recognise the warrant, while on Monday Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitri Peskov told reporters "we don't have a problem on the agenda - with Mongolia specifically". Mongolia has not commented.
Your visit helps us build on our good neighbourly relations - Mongolia's Khurelsukh and Putin hold talks in Ulaanbaatar
Mongolian leader Ukhnagiin Khurelsukh said that President Vladimir Putin’s state visit would 'undoubtedly' contribute to 'friendly relations' between the countries, during a meeting with the Russian leader in Ulaanbaatar on Tuesday.
"I also believe, dear President Vladimir Vladimirovich, that your current visit will undoubtedly make a great contribution to strengthening our good-neighbour and friendly relations. Your current visit will give an additional impetus to our trade and economic relations," he said.
In turn, Putin praised constructive relations with Mongolia in the international arena, claiming that the visit provided an opportunity to 'thoroughly' discuss bilateral co-operation and enhance 'Russia-Mongolia comprehensive strategic partnership'.
Putin arrived in Ulaanbaatar on Monday at the invitation of the Mongolian president, to take part in events marking the 85th anniversary of the joint forces' victory over Japanese militarists on the Khalkhin Gol River.
The Russian president is also scheduled to engage in discussions with the Chairman of the Great State Khural Dashzegve Amarbayasgalan and Prime Minister Luvsannamsrajn Oyun-Erdene.
Mongolia is a member of the International Criminal Court, which has a warrant out for Putin's arrest, related to alleged 'war crimes' related to deportation of children during the Ukraine conflict.
Ahead of the visit the ICC said that all members had an 'obligation' to detain those sought by it, while the EU and Ukraine also called for the country to make an arrest.
However, there is no legal enforcement procedure. The Kremlin has said it does not recognise the warrant, while on Monday Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitri Peskov told reporters "we don't have a problem on the agenda - with Mongolia specifically". Mongolia has not commented.
Mongolian leader Ukhnagiin Khurelsukh said that President Vladimir Putin’s state visit would 'undoubtedly' contribute to 'friendly relations' between the countries, during a meeting with the Russian leader in Ulaanbaatar on Tuesday.
"I also believe, dear President Vladimir Vladimirovich, that your current visit will undoubtedly make a great contribution to strengthening our good-neighbour and friendly relations. Your current visit will give an additional impetus to our trade and economic relations," he said.
In turn, Putin praised constructive relations with Mongolia in the international arena, claiming that the visit provided an opportunity to 'thoroughly' discuss bilateral co-operation and enhance 'Russia-Mongolia comprehensive strategic partnership'.
Putin arrived in Ulaanbaatar on Monday at the invitation of the Mongolian president, to take part in events marking the 85th anniversary of the joint forces' victory over Japanese militarists on the Khalkhin Gol River.
The Russian president is also scheduled to engage in discussions with the Chairman of the Great State Khural Dashzegve Amarbayasgalan and Prime Minister Luvsannamsrajn Oyun-Erdene.
Mongolia is a member of the International Criminal Court, which has a warrant out for Putin's arrest, related to alleged 'war crimes' related to deportation of children during the Ukraine conflict.
Ahead of the visit the ICC said that all members had an 'obligation' to detain those sought by it, while the EU and Ukraine also called for the country to make an arrest.
However, there is no legal enforcement procedure. The Kremlin has said it does not recognise the warrant, while on Monday Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitri Peskov told reporters "we don't have a problem on the agenda - with Mongolia specifically". Mongolia has not commented.