AKIPRESS.COM - Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde met with Mongolia's Foreign Minister Tsend Munkh-Orgil, during a two-hour layover at Chinggis Khaan International Airport on their route to Japan, reported The UB Post.

Munkh-Orgil welcomed the King and Queen and briefed them about Mongolian history, culture, customs and traditions, as well as about the country’s economic situation and future goals.

The sides also exchanged views on aspects of cooperation in some areas between Belgium and Mongolia.

Munkh-Orgil noted that the Belgian government provided Mongolia with a soft loan to implement the Western Region Diagnosis and Treatment Center Enhancement Project and expressed his gratitude to Belgium for assisting in improving Mongolian medical services.