India –Mongolia Inks 13 Pacts
17 May, Ulan Bator
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Mongolia as part of the 3-nation tour, addressed the Mongolian Parliament, the Great Hural in Ulan Bator Sunday .
Modi said, the convergence of Buddhism and democracy provides us a path to build an Asia of peace and cooperation, harmony and equality. He said, no other region in the world has seen so much progress in the last half century as Asia and is expected to lead the world in the 21st century.
The Prime Minister said mineral rich Mongolia can be a partner to India and as Indian economy grows, it will also benefit Mongolia.
In his joint press statement with Mongolian Prime Minister Saikhanbileg, Narender Modi announced a line of credit of one billion US Dollars to support expansion of Mongolia’s economic capacity and infrastructure. He said, Mongolia is an integral part of India’s Act East Policy. He said, India and Mongolia have decided to upgrade their Comprehensive Partnership to ‘Strategic Partnership’ and have agreed to renew their Treaty of Friendly Relations and Cooperation.
Modi also announced to increase the Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation, ITEC training slots for Mongolia from 150 to 200. India will also establish an India-Mongolia Joint School. He said, the agreements between the two countries will deepen cooperation in border security and cyber security.
The Prime Minister handed over a Bhabhatron equipment to Mongolian authorities for treatment of cancer patients.
Earlier, the two counrties signed 13 agreements to further strengthen bilateral ties in different sectors. Under the agreement, India will establish a Cyber Security Training Centre for Defence Ministry of Mongolia. Indian and Mongolian National Security Council‘s will hold regular consultations on traditional and non-traditional security issues, counter terrorism and intelligence cooperation.
It was also agreed that Indian prisoners convicted in Mongolia can be brought to India to serve the remaining part of their sentence. Similarly Mongolian citizens convicted in India can be sent to their home country to serve their sentence.
Addressing an event organized by the Art of Living, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed Mongolian people to perform yoga collectively on the world yoga day on the 21th of the next month. Modi said that this will send a message of yoga healing body, mind and soul to the world.
Prime minister also participated in a mini Naadam festival which included a display of horse racing, traditional wrestling and archery. Mongolian Prime Minister gifted Modi a horse named Kanthaka on this occasion.