Secretary (East) in Ministry of External Affairs Saurabh Kumar, who is on a visit to Mongolia, had productive discussion with Mongolian Minister of Education and Science L. Enkh-Amgalan in Ulaanbaatar yesterday.

They discussed bilateral projects and cooperation in areas of education, IT,  skilling and capacity building. They also witnessed the signing of contract for the construction of India-Mongolia Friendship Secondary School.

Mr Kumar also met State Secretary in Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia N. Ankhbayar. They reviewed bilateral relations, took stock of Indian projects, and exchanged views to further strengthen India-Mongolia Strategic Partnership.

Discussions covered cooperation in areas including development partnership, education, IT, hydrocarbons, renewable energy, security and defence, connectivity, minerals and capacity building.