Series of cultural events to celebrate 70th anniversary of China-Mongolia ties kick off

A series of cultural events to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Mongolia kicked off at the Mongolian National Modern Art Gallery in Ulan Bator on Monday.

Hundreds of people from various fields of both countries, including Mongolian Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Sports Yondonperenlei Baatarbileg and Chinese Ambassador to Mongolia Xing Haiming attended the opening ceremony.

"We will relive the China-Mongolia friendship through more than 20 activities including cultural performances, exhibitions, exchanges of books, watching movies and TV series and free medical exams under a broader theme called 'Feel China' for the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Mongolia," Xing said at the ceremony.

The ambassador noted that China attaches great importance to China-Mongolia relations and is willing to deepen the alignment of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative and Mongolia's Development Road Program on the basis of equality and mutual benefit.

He expressed hope that the two countries will work together to boost the friendly and mutually beneficial cooperation that brings tangible benefits to the two countries and peoples.

For his part, Baatarbileg said that the culture of any country is a guarantee of independence and the value of its people.

"I have no doubt that the cultural events can give Mongolians a deeper understanding of China's culture," he said, noting that the Mongolian government will support any activities aimed at promoting the history and culture of the two countries.

Visitors can partake in martial arts training, craft traditional Chinese embroidery, attend film screenings and taste a variety of Chinese foods.

The events are co-organized by China's State Council Information Office, China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the Mongolian Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Sports and governor's office of the Mongolian capital Ulan Bator.

The events run until Friday.