ASTANA, July 3 Relations between Russia and Mongolia are formed on the basis of a positive foundation of interaction and friendship, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
«Dear Mr. President, dear friends, I am very pleased with our new meeting. This year we are celebrating a landmark date — 85 years of the victory on the Khalkhin Gol River against the Japanese aggressors. In general, relations between our countries are based on a very positive and strong foundation of interaction and friendship for decades,” Putin said at a meeting with Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh.
Putin flew to Astana on the morning of July 3 to participate in the summit. SCO. The event will be held under the slogan “Strengthening multilateral dialogue — striving for sustainable peace and development.”