ISTANBUL (AA) - Turkish State Minister Kursad Tuzmen left for Mongolia today (May 9th).
Prior to his departure, Tuzmen said that he would attend the fourth term meeting of Turkish-Mongolian Joint Economic Commission (JEC).
Noting that he would be received by Mongolian President Natsagiyn Bagabandi and Prime Minister Tsakhiagiyn Elbegdorj, Tuzmen said that he would also have meetings with some Mongolian ministers.
Tuzmen said that he would discuss bilateral commercial relations and further improvement of cooperation with Mongolian officials.
''We aim to increase further trade volume between Turkey and Mongolia,'' he noted.
Stating that after JEC meeting, a memorandum of understanding would be signed on May 13th, Tuzmen added that he would visit Orkhon Monuments during his visit.
2005-05-09