Iran Press/ Asia: The Kremlin stated that Vladimir Putin visited Mongolia on an official trip at the request of Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh to participate in the commemorations of the 85th anniversary of the combined triumph of the Soviet and Mongolian armed forces against the Japanese militarists at the Khalkhin Gol River.
Putin's visit will last two days, and on Tuesday several bilateral meetings are scheduled, including with Khurelsukh, as well as signing some documents and laying flowers at the monument to Marshal of the Soviet Union Georgy Zhukov.
"During their talks, the two leaders will discuss prospects for further developing Russian-Mongolian relations of comprehensive strategic partnership and will exchange views on current international and regional issues," the Kremlin said.
Putin is also expected to hold talks with Mongolia's parliament speaker Dashzegve Amarbayasgalan and Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene.
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