Speaker Z.Enkhbold receives Defense Minister of Qatar

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ On August 25, Chairman of the State Great Khural (Parliament) Mr Z.Enkhbold received Major General Hamad Bin Ali Al Attiyah, Minister of State for Defense Affairs of the State of Qatar. At the beginning of meeting, Chairman Z.Enkhbold wished the delegates to have a pleasant visit to Mongolia and expressed his satisfaction on broadening friendly bilateral relations and cooperation since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two states inked in 1998. Also, Speaker Z.Enkhbold underlined that the State of Qatar achieved to restore the country's economy and the people's livelihood by efficiently utilizing its rich oil and natural gas reserves and noted Mongolia is willing to share the Qatari's experience. Mr. Hamad Bin Ali Al Attiyah thanked the Speaker of Parliament for taking a time to receive the delegates and emphasized the bilateral relations and cooperation have been considerably growing. Moreover, parties exchanged views on partnership in defense sector. Head of Mongolia-Qatar parliamentary group at the State Great Hural, MP B.Narankhuu; Minister of Defense, MP Ts.Tsolmon; member of Mongolia-Qatar parliamentary group, MP G.Bayarsaikhan; Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the State of Kuwait, S.Enkhbat; Adviser to the Speaker of Parliament A.Gansukh and other officials were present at the meeting representing Mongolian side. After this, the vice speaker of the State Great Khural M.Enkhbold received the high guest.