BISHKEK, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev met with visiting Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia Sainbuyan Amarsaikhan in Bishkek on Friday, the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan reported.
Kasymaliev noted that relations between the two countries are based on mutual trust, respect and good neighborliness. Amarsaikhan expressed gratitude to the Kyrgyz side for the warm welcome and organization of the meeting of the intergovernmental commission, emphasizing Mongolia's desire to deepen bilateral cooperation. He noted the importance of expanding trade and economic ties, and developing joint projects in various fields.
The two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in all areas of mutual interest, the report said.
Amarsaikhan arrived in Kyrgyzstan to participate in the fifth meeting of the Kyrgyz-Mongolian Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation, which was held in Bishkek on Friday.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed in detail issues of increasing trade turnover, implementing joint investment projects, developing tourism, deepening humanitarian exchanges, and expanding cooperation in science and high technology. Particular attention was paid to coordinating efforts to support business initiatives and creating favorable conditions for entrepreneurs, the Kyrgyz Cabinet said.
Following the meeting, the Protocol of the fifth meeting of the Kyrgyz-Mongolian Intergovernmental Commission was signed, securing the agreements reached and providing for specific measures aimed at promoting socio-economic development, increasing the well-being of citizens, as well as strengthening friendship, trust and mutually beneficial partnership between the two states.
The Kyrgyz-Mongolian Intergovernmental Commission is a key mechanism for bilateral cooperation in the areas of trade, investment, science, technology and culture. Decisions made within the commission contribute to the implementation of joint projects and further deepening of the partnership between Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia. ■