Mongolian defense officials tour Russian weapons factories

Three high-ranking Mongolian defense officials toured weapons factories in Russia on August 16. Defense Minister L. Bold and two members of the Standing Committee on Security and Foreign Policy, R. Amarjargal and E. Munkh-Ochir, visited a weapons and military aviation factory in Ijevsk and a bullet factory in Klimovsk. The delegation was greeted by the president of the Russian republic of Udmurtia. The three Mongolian officials also saw a demonstration of aviation technology at the MAKS 2011 International Aviation and Space Salon near Moscow on August 17. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin gave the opening remarks at the event, which showcased civilian and military aircraft. Defense Minister L. Bold also met with Russian Lieutenant General V.K. Dzirkaln to discuss military cooperation. Mongolia’s Defense Ministry said it intends to buy some Russian technology for its own military.