AKIPRESS.COM - Prime Minister Uchral Nyam-Osor received Ambassador of China to Mongolia Shen Minjuan on April 14, Montsame reported.

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views openly on bilateral relations and cooperation as comprehensive strategic partners. Prime Minister Uchral expressed readiness to work closely with Chinese Premier Li Qiang to advance mutually agreed initiatives and further deepen cooperation at all levels.

The Prime Minister noted the importance of intensifying efforts to achieve the shared goal set by the two countries' leaders in 2022 to increase bilateral trade to US$20 billion within five years. He highlighted the need to bring tangible benefits to citizens by accelerating cooperation in three key areas: coal trade, railway development, and expanding the capacity of the Tavantolgoi mine, particularly through the launch of construction of the cross-border railway at the Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod ports.

The two sides also exchanged views on economic cooperation, including the potential import of fuel from China to supply the southern Gobi region.

Ambassador Shen expressed appreciation for the meeting and noted that during Prime Minister Uchral's visit to China in March, where he met with Chinese leadership, both sides reached mutual understanding on expanding trade, developing border free trade zones, and strengthening cooperation in coal exports, industry, and infrastructure.