AKIPRESS.COM - Mongolian prime Minister Jargaltulga Erdenebat received August 11 the Ambassador of Turkey to Mongolia Murat Karagoz, the government press service said.

The Turkish envoy said Mongolia and Turkey have long-standing ties from the ancient times. He mentioned the comprehensive partnership has been expanding and throughout many sectors.

In response, the PM pledged his effort in broadening the economic ties and increasing the frequency of high-level interactions, Montsame reports.

The Intergovernmental Committee on Economy and Trade has the next meeting coming up in the near future in Ulaanbaatar. The Premier said the Mongolian side will attach greater importance on successfully organizing this meeting. He extended his gratitude to the Turkish government for the fact that 300 of total 900 Mongolian students studying in Turkey enjoy the Turkish Government scholarships.