PM Modi hails 'historic', 'path-breaking' visit to Mongolia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed his visit to Mongolia, dubbing it 'historic' and 'path-breaking', also expressing his gratitude to the people of that country.

The Prime Minister took to twitter to share his thoughts.

"I leave Mongolia with great joy. My visit was historic, pathbreaking and one that will take India's ties with Mongolia to spectacular heights," he wrote.

"My deepest gratitude to the people of Mongolia. I carry back wonderful memories of your Nation, a land that is our spiritual neighbour," he added.

During his visit, the Prime Minister announced that India would extend Ulaanbaatar with a line of credit of USD one billion develop institutions, infrastructure and human resources in Mongolia. The two sides also decided to elevate their ties to the level of 'strategic partnership', with Prime Minister Modi and his counterpart Chimed Saikhanbileg agreeing to intensify bilateral defence and security cooperation as well to encourage the development of mutually beneficial trade, investment and economic cooperation.

New Delhi and Ulaanbaatar also signed 13 agreements to strengthen bilateral their ties, with Prime Minister Modi stating that Mongolia is an integral part of India's 'Act East' policy.

Prime Minister Modi is the first Indian prime minister to visit Mongolia.