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Prime Minister arrives in Ulan Bator, begins official visit

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc landed Chinggis airport in Ulan Bator on July 13, beginning his two-day official visit to Mongolia.
Prime Minister arrives in Ulan Bator, begins official visit ảnh 1Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) was welcomed at Chinggis Khan international airport in Ulan Bator (Photo: VNA)

Ulan Bator (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc landed Chinggis airport in Ulan Bator on July 13, beginning his two-day official visit to Mongolia at the invitation of President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj and Prime Minister Jargaltulga Erdenebat.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc was greeted by Foreign Minister Purevsuren Lundeg, other Mongolian high-ranking officials, Vietnamese Ambassador to Mongolia Phan Dang Duong and other embassy staffers.

The PM and his spouse were invited to taste food made from milk, which showed the sentiments of Mongolian people towards distinguished guests.

Later on the day, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc will be accorded with an official welcome ceremony to be chaired by his counterpart J. Erdenebat at Chinggis Khan square, Ulan Bator.

The two PMs will hold talks and witness the signing of a number of cooperative documents between the two countries.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc is scheduled to meet the President and Speaker of the National Assembly of the host country, attend the Vietnam-Mongolia Business Forum, and visit several businesses.

The PM’s visit to Mongolia will enable the two countries to seek major solutions to maintaining the political ties and stepping up affiliation in economics, agriculture, culture, and education.

Following the visit, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend the 11th Asia-Europe Meeting Summit in Ulan Bator on July 15-16.-VNA

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