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Mongolia prepares to operate charter flights to New Delhi, Amritsar, announces Khurelsukh Ukhnaa
Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa on Tuesday announced Mongolian Air Carrier is preparing to operate flights to New Delhi and Amritsar later this year, aiming to boost tourism.
He announced while addressing a press conference with Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday.
"Mongolian air carrier is preparing to operate charter flights to New Delhi and Amritsar starting later this year, which will make a substantial contribution to expanding our bilateral relations and cooperation, including tourism and business sectors," President Ukhnaa was quoted as saying by ANI.
India to provide free e-visas to Mongolian citizens: Modi
Modi met Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa on Tuesday for a delegation-level talk when the Indian PM announced to provide free e-visas to Mongolian citizens.
"Even though we do not share a border, India has always considered Mongolia a close neighbour," Modi said in his joint statement.
"We will continue to strengthen people-to-people ties. We have decided to provide free e-visas to Mongolian citizens. And we will sponsor the annual visit of young cultural ambassadors from Mongolia to India," he said.
The Mongolian President is visiting the country at a time when India and Mongolia are celebrating 70 years of diplomatic ties and 10 years of Strategic Partnership.
"To mark this, we have released a Joint Postal Stamp, highlighting our shared heritage, diversity, and strong civilizational bonds," Modi said.
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