YANGON, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw will pay a visit to Mongolia and attend the 11th Summit of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Ulan Bator, according to an official announcement on Sunday.
It will be U Htin Kyaw's reciprocal visit to that of his Mongolian counterpart Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj to Myanmar last month and the ASEM will take place on July 15-16.
During his last stay in Nay Pyi Taw, President Elbegdorj held talks with U Htin Kyaw on boosting bilateral relations and cooperation and friendship between the two countries through cultural exchanges.
A memorandum of understanding on cultural cooperation was signed.
Elbegdorj also met with State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and a Mongolia-Myanmar Business Council was then launched.
The two countries established diplomatic ties in 1956 and this year marked their 60th anniversary of the establishment.
