“I leave Mongolia with great joy. My visit was historic, path breaking & one that will take India's ties with Mongolia to spectacular heights” – this was how Prime Minister Narendra Modi described his recent visit to Mongolia. One-day visit by the Indian Prime Minister to the land of spiritual neighbour opened up broad avenues of partnership and cooperation between both the Nations.
Би их баяртай Монгол орноос буцаж байна. Түүхэн, харилцааны шинэ үе тавьсан, хоёр орны уялдаа холбоог шинэ түвшинд хүргэсэн айлчлал байлаа.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2015
Миний гүн талархалыг Монголын ард түмэнд хүргэе. Оюун санаа нэгтэй танай орноос би маш өндөр сэтгэлтэй буцаж байна.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2015
I leave Mongolia with great joy. My visit was historic, pathbreaking & one that will take India's ties with Mongolia to spectacular heights
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2015
My deepest gratitude to the people of Mongolia. I carry back wonderful memories of your Nation, a land that is our spiritual neighbour.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2015
The tour was historic as Shri Narendra Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister ever to land on Mongolian soil. The friendship between the two nations reached new heights with PM Modi meeting President Mr. Elbegdorj Tsakhia and discussing upon ways for strengthening India-Mongolia ties. The Prime Minister presented him a specially commissioned reproduction of a rare 13th century manuscript on the history of Mongols. In return, President of Mongolia also presented Shri Modi with a unique gift.
President @elbegdorj and I say hello! pic.twitter.com/pOLjONQRIB
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2015
PM presented President @elbegdorj a specially commissioned reproduction of a rare 13th century manuscript on the history of Mongols.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
Called Jamiut Tawarikh, this work was one of the grandest projects undertaken by the Ilkhanate king Ghazan Khan.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
The king’s wazir Rasheeduddin Fazlullah Hamedani wrote it in Persian and chronicled the history up to the reign of Oljeitju (1304-1316).
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
The manuscript has over 80 fine miniature illustrations. It is a part of Volume 1 of the work and no other copy of it is known to exist.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
Here are pictures of the gift, presented by PM @narendramodi to President @elbegdorj. https://t.co/JPwKTaGA1S pic.twitter.com/OI6DiXGfnP
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
The Morin Khuur, Music & Mongolia...a unique gift from President @elbegdorj. pic.twitter.com/eRgYHgJGZM
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2015
Numerous pacts were inked between both the Nations in the presence of PM Modi and PM Chimed Saikhanbileg for advancing peace, stability and prosperity in the region. The agreements covered economic relations, development partnership, security as well as people to people partnerships. India took a major leap and considered Mongolia to be an integral part of India’s Act East Policy.
I am delighted to visit Mongolia. A great honour to be the 1st PM (of India) to do so: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/er9oE4Iv21
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
I am deeply grateful for your welcome and hospitality. Your have embraced us with unlimited warmth and generosity: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
I am here in respect and appreciation for our timeless friendship; you have called us your spiritual neighbour: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
Mongolia is an integral part of India's Act East Policy: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/er9oE4Iv21
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
We can work together to advance peace, stability and prosperity in the region: PM @narendramodi in Mongolia
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
Our agreements covers economic relations, development partnership, security and people to people partnerships: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
We will take our economic partnership to a new level: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
We attach high importance to our security cooperation. Our agreements will deepen cooperation in border security and cyber security: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
We are starting a new era in our partnership, says PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
A Community Reception and Yoga Event was organised by ‘Art of Living’ in Mongolia. Shri Narendra Modi while visiting the Gandan Monastery where he presented a Bodhi Tree Sapling to Hamba Lama, the Mini Naadam Festival gave a boost to the cultural and spiritual ties with Mongolia.
Some more photos of my visit to Gandan Monastery. pic.twitter.com/NRxG5geSRJ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2015
From the Mini Naadam Festival. pic.twitter.com/FrSgH9yn47
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
Colourful & vibrant Mini Naadam Festival, in the midst of nature. pic.twitter.com/9XmswwBMss
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2015
With Kanthaka, a gift from Mongolia. pic.twitter.com/oN1ascckyX
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2015
In traditional attire, playing the Yoochin. https://t.co/jxFDMywQBu
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2015
Had I not come here and met you all, perhaps this trip would be incomplete: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/zLA6X9APHD
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
I was seeing the Surya Namaskar. I saw people from all age groups were doing it & spreading the message of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
Addressing the Great Khural (the Parliament of Mongolia), the Prime Minister expressed that India- Mongolia relations would progress along every avenue of the new age. A new era of partnership developed between both the Nations when Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Atal Bihari Vajpayee IT Training Centre.
I am delighted to visit Mongolia, a country of great people and a land infinite beauty: PM begins his address to Mongolian Parliament
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
I bring the greetings of your 1.25 billion spiritual neighbours: PM @narendramodi to the Parliament of Mongolia
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
India and Mongolia are at an important milestone. We are celebrating sixty years of diplomatic relations: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
Our ties are timeless in spirit: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/3ZciyiMiHW
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
Bonds of hearts and minds have the strength to overcome the barriers of distance: PM @narendramodi #ModiInMongolia https://t.co/3ZciyiMiHW
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
While the human bonds have been strong our economic ties have been modest: PM @narendramodi #ModiInMongolia
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
But, I have no doubt that our relations will progress along every avenue of the new age: PM @narendramodi #ModiInMongolia
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
As we transform the lives of our people we also create opportunities for the world and increase our ability to help our friends: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
Convergence of Buddhism and democracy provides us a path to build an Asia of peace and cooperation, harmony and equality: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
While laying the foundation stone for Atal Bihari Vajpayee ICT Training Centre. pic.twitter.com/sGU8RdqZIc
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
अतः मंगोलिया की उनकी यात्रा सही मायने में विशिष्ट एवं अभूतपूर्व थी।