STATE LEADERS RECEIVE DIPLOMATIC MISSION HEADS

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Mongolia has established diplomatic relations with 168 countries so far, and 2012 was the greatest year for Mongolia to have achievements in ties with foreign countries. The President of Mongolia said it Wednesday during receiving heads of the diplomatic and consular missions of foreign countries in Mongolia, together with Parliament Speaker Z.Enkhbold; and the Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag in the State House. He thanked the gathered for arriving in the meeting, and wished the best at works, congratulating them on the New Year. Representing the diplomatic and consular mission heads, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Russia to Mongolia V.V.Samoilenko delivered a speech to the state leaders. He underlined that Mongolia 2012 was the highlight year, for example, the country organized successfully its parliamentary and local elections and formed new parliament and cabinet. Mr Samoilenko wished Mongolian people health and a great development. The meeting brought together heads of 20 diplomatic missions, and eight Permanent Representives of international organizations to Mongolia. B.Khuder