AKIPRESS.COM - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken paid a courtesy call on President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa on August 1, the President's Office of Mongolia reports.

The sides exchanged views on issues of mutual interest in international and bilateral relations and cooperation.

President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa emphasized that Mongolia attaches high significance to its relations with the United States, an important "third neighbor" and trusted partner of Mongolia.

Head of State of Mongolia noted that the second Compact Agreement jointly implemented by the Government of Mongolia and the Millennium Challenge Corporation of the United States is important for resolving the water supply challenges in Ulaanbaatar and ensuring the sustainable economic development of Mongolia. The President affirmed commitment to successfully implementing the Compact Agreement on schedule.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed commitment to deepening relations and cooperation between Mongolia and the United States and supporting Mongolia's proposals and initiatives in the international and regional arenas.

The parties agreed to actively develop mutually beneficial cooperation in clean energy, education, environment, food, agriculture, trade, and economy under the Strategic Third Neighbor Partnership between Mongolia and the United States.