Sushma Swaraj calls on Mongolian PM, other leaders
Ulaanbaatar, April 25: Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday called on Mongolian Prime Minister U. Khurelsukh here and discussed issues of bilateral cooperation.
According to a tweet by Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar, both leaders "discussed cooperation in developmental cooperation, mining, capacity building, IT, films and other areas of bilateral cooperation".
After calling on the Prime Minister Sushma Swaraj held a meeting with the Mongolian Minister and Chief of Cabinet Secretariat Gombojav Zandanshatar and "had a good exchange of views on expanding cooperation across several sectors", according to Kumar.
She also called on M.Enkhbold, Speaker of the Mongolian Parliament, the State Great Khural.
"Among other issues, discussed cooperation between our Parliaments, which is an important pillar of our bilateral relationship," the Indian spokesperson said in a separate tweet.
Earlier in the day, Sushma Swaraj and her Mongolian counterpart Damdin Tsogtbaatar co-chaired the sixth round of the India-Mongolia Joint Consultative Committee (IMJCC), focusing on a range of issues including economic, energy, political, strategic, educational and cultural ties.
Addressing the media following the meeting, Sushma Swaraj said that both sides agreed to jointly combat terror and boost bilateral trade.
Sushma Swaraj arrived here from China on Tuesday in what is the first visit by an Indian External Affairs Minister to this landlocked Asian country in 42 years.
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By-election results strengthen our resolve to work for the people: CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru: The Congress party has emerged victorious in all three Assembly by-elections held in Karnataka. The party's candidates, C.P. Yogeshwar in Channapatna, Yasir Ahmad Khan Pathan in Shiggaon, and Annapurna Tukaram in Sandur, have won their respective seats.
Taking to social media platform 'X,' Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed gratitude to the voters of Channapatna, Shiggaon, and Sandur for supporting the Congress candidates. "I extend my heartfelt thanks to the voters for blessing our candidates in the Assembly by-elections. Congratulations to our newly elected representatives Yasir Ahmad Khan Pathan, Annapurna Tukaram, and C.P. Yogeshwar, who have achieved resounding victories and entered the Assembly," he stated.
He added, "This victory is a testament to overcoming the continuous propaganda and false allegations made by the opposition. I also take this moment to acknowledge the relentless efforts of our workers and leaders who contributed to this triumph. This success has further increased our government's responsibility and strengthened our resolve to work tirelessly for the people. Thank you once again to everyone," CM Siddaramaiah posted.
