RANDALL SCHRIVER: MONGOLIA CONTRIBUTES TO ASIAN STABILITY AND WORLD PEACE

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ On March 1 The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs of USA Randall Schriver met with the Defense Minister N.Enkhbold to present an agreement on rendering health service to military personnel of the both countries and their families at the Ministry of Defense. The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs Randall Schriver noted that Defense partnership between the two countries are based on common values and mutual interests. He also, emphasized that Mongolia is an example of a democratic and peace-loving country that has not only contributed to the Asian stability, but also to the World peace and stability far beyond their capacity. "Mongolia is a good example to other nations. The USA honors that the Mongolian armed forces continue to participate in the UN Peacekeeping operations in Africa's Sudan, Western Sahara, Congo and South Sudan. Mongolia's contribution to the Peacekeeping operations since 2002 has increased the reputation of Mongolia and its people. This year 'Khaan Quest' international military exercise will be organized for the 16th year. Last year, more than 1000 military personnel from 25 countries participated in it. This is a great achievement," he said. G.Tuguldur