AKIPRESS.COM - Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom David Cameron paid a courtesy call on President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa on April 26, Montsame reports.

President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa and UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron expressed satisfaction with the establishment of foundation for elevating friendly relations between Mongolia and the UK to comprehensive partnership. The President and the Foreign Secretary discussed the opportunities to expand mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries.

The parties exchanged views on cooperation in environmental protection and ensuring ecological balance, combating desertification, and production of organic food under Mongolia's National Campaigns "One Billion Trees," "Food Supply and Security," and "A Healthy Mongolian."

Emphasizing the importance of enriching Mongolia-UK relations with economic content, increasing trade and investment, and implementing large-scale projects, the two sides affirmed commitment to supporting promising initiatives in these areas of potential cooperation.

During the visit, Foreign Minister of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh and UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron signed a Roadmap towards a comprehensive partnership. Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry of Mongolia Ganbaatar Jambal and UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Rare Metals, while Director of the National Geological Survey of Mongolia B. Munkhtur and Director of the British Geological Survey Karen Hanghoj signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Geological Science and Technological Cooperation.