In the framework of the business program of the Petersburg international economic forum "SPIEF) was held a meeting of Minister of agriculture of the Russian Federation Alexander Tkachev and Minister of food, agriculture and light industry of Mongolia, Purewa of Sergelen.

During the meeting the parties confirmed their mutual intention to strengthen cooperation between Russia and Mongolia in various sectors of the agricultural sector of the economy, including the parties confirmed the intention to implement the second phase of the joint programme "Improvement of Mongolian cattle".

This program will help to improve the epizootic situation of Mongolia and to achieve higher productive status of the health of animals that contribute to an increase in volumes of mutual trade of animal products between Russia and Mongolia.

In addition, they discussed the issue of creating joint enterprises, the situation of mutual deliveries of agricultural products, and other areas of cooperation.

Photo: Ministry of agriculture of the Russian Federation