Vladimir Putin met with Prime Minister of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, presidential web page reports.
“Our relations have been developing consistently and steadily. Last year, trade grew by 21%, and by another 15% the first 8–9 months of this year,” Putin said. “Gazprom has begun to supply liquefied natural gas. Rosneft covers 80% of the demand for oil products. Electricity is supplied, too. Agriculture plays an important role in bilateral trade. Speaking about energy, there are good opportunities for development, including with third countries.”
Russia is also ready to promote Mongolia’s dialogue with the Eurasian Economic Union, he added.