Iran and Mongolia have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop ties and expand cooperation in different fields, especially politics.
The MoU was signed by Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ebrahim Rahimpour and his Mongolian counterpart Damba Gankhuyag in Mongolia’s capital Ulaanbaatar on Saturday, IRNA reported. Based on the MoU, the two sides will upgrade cooperation in political, economic and cultural domains. Iran and Mongolia will also engage in close consultations and exchange information on bilateral relations and international developments to develop common understanding.
High-ranking officials of the two countries will hold regular meetings every two years to discuss their efforts to boost ties. Speaking after signing the MoU, the two officials praised the long history of mutual cooperation and said there is high potential for developing political and economic collaboration. Rahimpour was in Mongolia at the invitation of Mongolia’s Foreign Minister Lundeg Purevsuren to participate in a ceremony held to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Tehran and Ulaanbaatar.
