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Mongolia-Russia hold first military exercise since Soviet days |
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Tuesday, 11 November 2008 |
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Mongolia and Russia have begun their fist joint military training operation since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Explaining
the purpose of the training, Mongolian Prime Minister S.Bayar said,
during opening ceremonies, that the two armies will conduct maintenance
on military equipment and Mongolia will enhance their peacekeeping
capabilities with Russia's help, said Bayar.
"The bilateral relationship of military cooperation has maintained good
momentum, and I believe this exercise will bring the cooperation to a
new stage," he added.
The exercise is being held in the central Mongolian province of Tov.
During the 30-day exercise, some 250 Mongolian soldiers and 450 Russian
troops will coordinate their activities. Russia has offered over $2.6
million to maintain Mongolia's military equipment
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