Russia and Mongolia plan closer cooperation

Russia and Mongolia plan closer cooperation Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia  - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed a series of agreements with Mongolia on the "development of a strategic partnership" during a two-day visit to the capital Ulaanbaatar ending Wednesday.

The areas of cooperation include railways and uranium mining

The reason for the visit was the 70th anniversary of the Soviet-Mongolian victory over the Japanese army in the Battle of Khalkhyn Gol at the beginning of the Second World War in 1939.

Medvedev met with Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, Prime Minister Sanjaagiin Bayar and Speaker of Parliament Damdin Demberel. (dpa)