India 'steadfast' partner in Mongolia's development: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that  India has been a "steadfast and reliable partner" in Mongolia's development. "The relationship between India and Mongolia is not just diplomatic. It has spiritual bonding," Modi said. "For centuries, both countries have been bound by the tenets of Buddhism, which is why we are also called spiritual siblings," he said.  Modi said, Nalanda University has played a vital role in the development of Buddhism in Mongolia. Addressing a Joint Press conference in New Delhi, Prime Minister Modi said, India has decided to provide free e-visas to Mongolian citizens. He said, India will also sponsor the annual visit of young cultural ambassadors from Mongolia to India. Mr Modi said, the relationship between India and Mongolia is not merely diplomatic but is a soulful and spiritual bond between both nations.He said, the Oil Refinery Project, being built with India’s 1.7 billion US dollar line of credit, will provide a new boost to Mongolia’s energy security.. Modi said, India and Mongolia have decided to bring new energy to this historic relationship by linking Nalanda and Gandhan Monastery. 

Our borders may not be connected, but India has always considered Mongolia a key neighbour.

In this regard, we will continue to promote people-to-people ties.

We have decided to grant free e-visas to the citizens of Mongolia.

- PM Shri @narendramodi

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Earlier,a delegation-level talk was held in New Delhi today between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa. During the meeting, both sides exchanged MoUs for cooperation in Humanitarian aid, restoration of heritage sites in Mongolia, cooperation in immigration, geology and mineral resources, promotion of Cooperatives, and sharing of digital solutions. 

On this occasion, both the leaders jointly released the commemorative stamps marking the 70th anniversary of India and Mongolia’s bilateral relations.On the occasion, Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa expressed gratitude to India and Prime Minister Modi for all-around support in the oil refinery project. He said, the MoU on Digital cooperation is also a landmark agreement between India and Mongolia.  
The President of Mongolia is accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament, senior officials, business leaders, and cultural representatives. This is President Khurelsukh’s first visit to India as President.