Hungarian Defense Minister visiting Mongolia

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ On an invitation of Minister of Defense D.Bat-Erdene, the Hungarian Defense Minister Dr Csaba Hende Wednesday begun an official visit to Mongolia. On the second day of his visit Thursday, the delegation led by Mr C.Hende was welcomed by Minister D.Bat-Erdene, with a guard of honor at the Defense Ministry of Mongolia. After this, the two Ministers held a meeting. They expressed a satisfaction with the Mongolia-Hungary common interests that have been developing based on principles of deepening friendly relations, strengthening mutual military trust, and saving the peace and stability. Mr Bat-Erdene and Mr C.Hende signed a memorandum on defense cooperation between the Ministries. The memorandum constitutes a legal outline for renewed relations and cooperation in defense sector. During their stay here, the guests will pay respect to the Military black banners, leg the Tavan tolgoi military training center where a concert by Military Song and Dance Ensemble will be staged, and visit "Tsonjin Boldog"--a Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex.