Speaker Enkhbold receives Ambassador Shimizu

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan, Mr Takenori Shimizu was welcomed at the State House today by the Chairman of the State Great Khural (Parliament), Mr M.Enkhbold. The sides discussed about the 2017-2021 Medium-Term Program on Strategic Partnership Implementation and preparation for the celebration of the 45th diplomatic relations’ anniversary to be marked next year. Mr Shimizu noted he has been working as the head of Japanese diplomatic mission in Mongolia for five years, during which many had been accomplished for the sake of expanding the bilateral ties, such as the New Ulaanbaatar International Airport Project and A Thousand Engineers Program. The Speaker applauded the ever-growing trust and stimulation of bilateral relations in the spirit of the Strategic partnership not only at the bilateral level, but also on the international and regional fora. He highlighted Ambassador plays an essential role in advancing the partnership bonds. Speaker M.Enkhbold mentioned that Japanese Prime Minister visited Mongolia in July and Mongolian Foreign Minister visited Japan last week. Also, he added, the new head of Mongolian government is set to start his overseas trip with a visit to Japan. This is a vivid indication of a great focus Mongolia is making on the relations with Japan. The sides went on conversation regarding the cooperation between Mongolian government and the International Monetary Fund, the project on fifth thermal power plant and other timely issues.