%20(500%20%C3%97%20280%20px)%20(500%20x%20300%20px)%20(10).png "12th India-Mongolia Joint Working Group meeting held in Ulaanbaatar")
- The meeting was co-chaired by the Joint Secretary (International Cooperation), Ministry of Defence, India, Amitabh Prasad, and the State Secretary of Ministry of Defence, Mongolia, Brigadier General Gankhuyag Davagdorj.
- India’s Ambassador to Mongolia, Atul Malhari Gotsurve, also attended the meeting.
- Both sides expressed satisfaction at the ongoing defence cooperation between the two countries.
- They reviewed the progress on various bilateral defence cooperation initiatives and identified means to further enhance cooperation in these areas.
- Moreover, both sides also exchanged views on the current geopolitical situation.
- Joint Secretary Amitabh Prasad highlighted the potential of the capacity and capability of the Indian defence industry and looked forward to a fruitful partnership with the Armed Forces of Mongolia.
- The Mongolian side exuded confidence in the capacity and capability of the Indian industry. Both sides also acknowledged the growing ties between the two countries.
Question
Ques.1 What was the main focus of the 12th India-Mongolia Joint Working Group meeting?
- a) Trade and economic cooperation
- b) Reviewing and enhancing bilateral defence cooperation
- c) Cultural exchange programs
- d) Disaster relief and humanitarian assistance
Answer: b) Reviewing and enhancing bilateral defence cooperation
