New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa on Tuesday announced that the Mongolian Air Carrier is preparing to operate charter flights to New Delhi and Amritsar later this year, marking a significant step toward strengthening tourism and business relations between the two nations.
Speaking at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ukhnaa said, “Mongolian Air Carrier is preparing to operate charter flights to New Delhi and Amritsar starting later this year, which will make a substantial contribution to expanding our bilateral relations and cooperation, including tourism and business sectors.”
He emphasized that India and Mongolia share a common vision of enhancing regional connectivity and exploring new transport and logistics avenues. “Both sides share similar views on the significance of exploring new transport and logistics connections and gateways to enhance our trade and economic cooperation, as well as jointly utilizing the potential of third-country ports and transport corridors, sharing experience in road and railway development, and examining the feasibility of establishing regular direct flights and increasing transit connections between our two countries,” the President said.
Highlighting the new Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed during his visit, President Ukhnaa stated that the agreements would strengthen Mongolia’s regional development initiatives, empower local communities, and promote small and medium-sized enterprises. “The MoU on the Promotion of Cooperatives and the Agreement on Cooperation in Indian Grant Assistance for Implementation of Quick Impact Projects will not only support Mongolia’s regional development concept but also greatly contribute to empowering citizens’ livelihoods and promoting the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises,” he said.
The Mongolian President also described the construction of the Mongolia-India oil refinery as a flagship project symbolizing the strong partnership between the two nations. He extended gratitude to the Government of India and Prime Minister Modi for their unwavering support and collaboration, calling the project strategically important for Mongolia’s economic security and prosperity.
Appreciating Prime Minister Modi’s leadership in strengthening bilateral relations, President Ukhnaa expressed optimism that the outcomes of his visit and the signed agreements would bring tangible benefits to both nations. “These efforts will bring prosperity to our two nations and catalyze the growth of Mongolia-India relations even further,” he remarked.
Concluding his address, President Ukhnaa referred to India and Mongolia as “spiritual neighbours” bound by ancient ties and invited Prime Minister Modi to undertake a state visit to Mongolia. “May the friendship between our two peoples continue to blossom for generations to come. I reaffirm my invitation for you to pay a state visit to Mongolia—the land of the eternal blue sky—at a time of your convenience,” he said.
Prime Minister Modi, in his remarks, expressed delight over President Ukhnaa’s visit, describing it as a milestone in the two countries’ relationship. “The Mongolian President’s visit to India after six years is an important event. This visit comes as India and Mongolia mark 70 years of diplomatic ties and a decade of strategic partnership. On this occasion, we have launched a joint postage stamp,” PM Modi said.
President Ukhnaa arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a four-day state visit aimed at deepening cooperation across strategic, economic, and cultural domains. (ANI)
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