PRESIDENT RECEIVES TURKISH NSC SECRETARY-GENERAL

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The leader of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj received Tuesday a visiting delegation headed by Mr Muammer Turker, the Secretary-General of the National Security Council of the Republic of Turkey. The long-year Mongolia-Turkey relations have been successfully developing in all spheres, especially in defense and security, Mr Turker said. The two countries should now boost the ties in economic and investment sectors, he added. An opening of direct flights between Ulaanbaatar and Istanbul by the Turkish Airlines "was a big step for our countries", he went on and invited Mr Elbegdorj to Turkey. In response, the President thanked the delegation for visiting Mongolia. This visit is important, and it coincided with the inauguration of Mr Recep Tayyip Erdogan, he said. The newly elected President Mr Erdogan visited Mongolia twice being the Prime Minister, which shows a great importance he attaches to the bilateral relations, the President noted and conveyed his greetings and invitation to Mr Erdogan. Then Mr Elbegdorj expressed a satisfaction with the bilateral ties in the defense and security fields.