Scientific cooperation and copper concentrate supply agreements signed

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ As a follow-up to the official talks, the presidents of Mongolia and the Federal Republic of Germany made a press briefing about the issues, discussed during the individual meeting and the official talks. Accordingly, a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation between the key scientific institutions of the two countries, and an agreement on supplying copper concentrate from Mongolian private entities to Germany were signed on the occasion of this state visit. Also, an agreement is being concluded by Mongolian and German companies on building lubricant plants. Noting that the state visit coincides with the 25th anniversary of the first democratic election of Mongolia, President Ts.Elbegdorj wanted to express gratitude for Germany's consistent support for Mongolia’s democracy. Federal president Joachim Gauk intends to hold meeting with business people. He will be visiting the first capital city of Mongolia Kharkhorin, where an archaeological expedition is taking place under auspices of the presidents of Mongolia and Germany. Mr Gauk also noted he will get acquainted with the activities of the German Mongolian Institute for Resources and Technology (GMIT), located near Nalaikh city, Mongolia. Mr Gauk recalled that the President Ts.Elbegdorj paid a visit to Germany in 2012, becoming his first state guest as the president of Germany. “I had a pleasant opportunity of meeting with Mr Ts.Elbegdorj once again last March. This year marks both 25th anniversaries of unification of Germany and of Mongolia’s peaceful transition to democracy”, he said. Contribution of President Ts.Elbegdorj to the democratic movement in Mongolia is highly recognized in Germany, noted the German president. “It is important to strengthen the scientific cooperation between the two countries for the future of the two peoples”, he added. He went on mentioning the opportunities to enhance the bilateral trade turnover through energy and mining cooperation, and about how Mongolian and German troops are participating shoulder-to-shoulder in the international peacekeeping operations. Heartfelt respect goes from Germany to Mongolia for standing firm on its democratic ways, given its location sandwiched between such great powers as Russia and China. “Mongolia deserves the respect”, he noted and promised further support of Germany for Mongolia’s path.