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Yesterday 8th conference of Mongolia-Russia Government Commission on Trading, Economic, Science and Technological Cooperation began. The meeting is being chaired by Government Secretary of Ministry for Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar. Russian delegates are led by Deputy Director of Representative in Siberia Union of the President of Russia V.I.Psarev. Conference is held every two years. This year’s meeting is analyzing the actualization of negotiations made during the previous conference.

Open discussions about improving the trading near border areas, reduce bureaucracy, encourage student exchange programs and develop culture and tourism are being made. There are 29 ports operating near borders of the two countries. The officials are aiming to improve their service instead of increasing the numbers. Furthermore, the sides will discuss about creating a united zone of tourism. This action will be beneficial to increase number of tourists.

The Government Secretary also said exporting live animals on foot is also be one of the main topics. This year, 400 sheep were exported to Russia on foot by the contract of 15 thousand tons of meat.