New Delhi, June 22 (UNI) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said oil refinery of Mongolia is going to strengthen the bilateral ties between the two countries.
Speaking at the Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Oil Refinery at 'Stantsiin Hooloi' in Mongolia, Mr Singh observed that this ceremony was an important milestone in the bilateral ties between India and Mongolia. Prime Minister of Mongolia Ukhnaagin Khurelsukh and other dignitaries were present.
The Home Minister, recalling the statement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Mongolia in 2015 where he had announced Line of Credit of 1 billion dollars for this project, expressed confidence that with the start of this refinery, Mongolia would derive rich benefits.
Mr Singh also lauded the efforts made by Kushak Bakula, who during his life called upon the youth to lead life with human values. He himself, the Home Minister observed, was a symbol of peace and love.
Mr Singh added that both India and Mongolia should work in close coordination not only for progress and development of Asia but to usher peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. The Minister is on a 3-day visit to Mongolia to further strengthen India’s relations with Mongolia and security cooperation.
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