BEIJING, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday held talks with Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh at the Great Hall of the People during his state visit to China

. Khurelsukh and stressed that the meeting of the two presidents after two months, as promised, fully reflects the high level of China-Mongolia relations. Xi said the two countries are important neighbors for each other. ‘other. It is in the fundamental interest of both peoples to maintain lasting and stable relations of good neighborliness, friendship and cooperation. In accordance with the principle of friendship, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness, China pursues friendship and partnership with its neighboring countries. It attaches great importance to the development of friendship, mutual trust and common interests with Mongolia. The two countries have supported each other in the fight against COVID-19 and strengthened the traditional friendship in road course. Exchanges and cooperation between the two countries in various fields have made solid progress, setting a fine example of state-to-state relations, Xi said. Facing an increasingly unstable international environment and uncertain, China is willing to work with Mongolia to build a community of shared future between the two countries. Together, the two countries could promote the stable and long-term development of the China-Mongolia comprehensive strategic partnership and bring greater benefits to the two peoples, Xi said. The Chinese President outlined the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the five characteristics of Chinese modernization. He pointed out that as the CPC leads Chinese people of all ethnic groups to advance national rejuvenation on all fronts through a Chinese path to modernization, China will not only achieve its own prosperity, but also contribute to its neighborhood and beyond through its own development. He said that China and Mongolia can jointly walk the path of national rejuvenation and modernization, and set an example of pursuing integrated development and shared future. Through joint efforts, the two countries could promote the building of a new type of international relations and a community with a shared future for mankind. Xi stressed that China and Mongolia will respect the independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and the choice of the development path of the other. They will support each other on issues concerning their respective core interests and major concerns. They will strengthen dialogue and cooperation between different departments and at all levels, and enhance mutual learning in governance. Both parties will seek greater synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative ” and the road development initiative, between the Global Development Initiative and the new policy of revival of Mongolia, and between the two-stage development strategy of China and the long-term development policy “Vision- 2050” from Mongolia. . These three areas will deepen China-Mongolia relationship and give strong impetus to its growth, Xi said. Xi said China is ready to step up cooperation with Mongolia in key areas. economy, trade, energy, mining and connectivity, while expanding cooperation on information technology and deep processing of livestock products. The relevant departments of the two countries will keep in close contact, work to quickly open new connectivity channels, and actively advance the China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor as well as the China–Russia Gas Pipeline in Mongolia. Xi said China applauds Mongolia’s “One Billion Tree” initiative and is ready to discuss with Mongolia the establishment of a cooperation center to combat desertification. The two sides will strengthen exchanges and cooperation between legislatures, governments, political parties and at sub-national levels. They will work more closely on science and technology, education, health, tourism, media, youth and people-to-people exchanges, so as to cement China-Mongolia friendship and benefit both peoples. China will actively support the construction of a Mongolian youth sports center and other projects as new milestones of China-Mongolia friendship. Xi stressed that as two countries in Asia-Pacific development, China and Mongolia share broad common interests in international and regional affairs. China will work with Mongolia in close coordination and collaboration to jointly uphold genuine multilateralism, reject bloc confrontation, and uphold the solidarity and cooperation of the international community. Khurelsukh once again expressed his congratulations on the success of the 20th CPC National Congress and congratulated President Xi on his re-election as general secretary of the CPC Central Committee. The Mongolian side is happy to see that under the leadership of the CPC, China has successfully achieved its first centenary goal. Mongolia firmly believes that General Secretary Xi and the CPC will continue to lead the Chinese people in building China into a great modern socialist country in all respects as planned. Khurelsukh said that as neighbors Permanently linked by mountains and rivers, Mongolia and China are good neighbours, good friends and good partners. The two sides have supported and assisted each other during the pandemic and jointly responded to global challenges, a stark example of “a friend in need is truly a friend”. Mongolia is ready to work with China to increase political interaction, firmly support each other, respect each other’s choice of development path, and deepen the rock-solid friendship between the two countries. Khurelsukh said reaffirmed that Mongolia firmly supports the one-China policy, which it will never change. China is a peace-loving country that has never invaded other countries in its history but sincerely helped others develop. China‘s Global Development Initiative and Global Security Initiative aim for peace and the development of mankind. Mongolia fully supports them. Mongolia is ready to work with China to strengthen the synergy of their strategies, continue the Belt and Road cooperation, expand and deepen cooperation in economy, trade, investment, minerals, energy, infrastructure, climate response, green development and desertification treatment, and strengthen China. -Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor. As the international and regional situation goes through profound and complex changes, it is important for both sides to advance Asian values ​​and jointly maintain peace, stability and development in Asia . Mongolia commends China‘s efforts to maintain peace, stability and development in the world and the international system with the UN at its core. It will strengthen communication and collaboration with China in international affairs, in a joint effort for more peace and development in the region, the Mongolian president said.The two sides issued a joint statement on the promoting comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era between the People’s Republic of China and Mongolia, agreeing to work together to advance modernization and towards a community with a shared future characterized by peaceful coexistence, mutual support and win-win cooperation.At the end of the talks, the two presidents attended the signing of bilateral cooperation documents relating to the economy, trade, investment, customs and the fight against desertification. Before the talks, President Xi held a welcoming ceremony for President Khurelsukh at the North Hall of the Great Hall of the People. A 21-gun salute was fired at Tiananmen Square. The two presidents took to the rostrum to review the People’s Liberation Army guard of honor.After the talks, President Xi and Madame Peng Liyuan hosted a welcome banquet for President Khurelsukh and his wife Bolortsetseg.Wang Yi and He Lifeng were present at the events.