The Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, Mr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier is paying an official visit to Mongolia upon the invitation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Mr. L.Bold within the framework of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two states.

During the official talks held between the Foreign Ministers, the sides expressed their determination to boost bilateral relations and cooperation, particularly, in the fields of mining, mineral resources, trade and economy and introduce European standards through those of Germany in the transport, infrastructure, construction and education sectors of Mongolia. The sides also welcomed that Mongolia will participate as a partner country in ITB-2015 international tourism fair to be hosted in Berlin in 2015.

Upon the official talks, the Foreign Minister made a briefing for the media. Minister L.Bold said Mongolia-Germany relations and cooperation are increasingly developing in all spheres, namely in politics, defense, trade and economy, culture, education and science in compliance with the mutual interest and international relations principles and expressed a confidence that the present visit of Mr. Steinmeier would make a vital contribution to further bilateral relations and cooperation while enriching the history of traditional friendly ties between the two nations.

In his statement, the Federal Minister confirmed that the Government of Germany has a great determination to deepen relations and cooperation with Mongolia, especially in the economic spheres and noted the two countries are succeeding in developing intensively bilateral ties and collaboration in all directions, particularly, in the areas of culture, science and archeology. Germany is thankful to Mongolia for sending its contingents to Afghanistan who serve together with German peacekeepers. Furthermore, Mr. Steinmeier noted that the sides agreed on fostering bilateral relations and cooperation in the fields of economy, mineral resources, environmental protection, nature friendly technologies, and renewable energy.

On Monday, Minister Steinmeier will pay courtesy calls on the President of Mongolia, Mr. Ts.Elbegdorj and the Prime Minister, Mr. N.Altankhuyag on Monday and hold a meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Mongolian part of the Mongolian-German intergovernmental commission, Mr. D.Terbishdagva during which a round table is expected on economic cooperation issues.