Mongolia prepares to operate charter flights to New Delhi, Amritsar, announces Khurelsukh Ukhnaa

He announced while addressing a press conference with Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday.

"Mongolian air carrier is preparing to operate charter flights to New Delhi and Amritsar starting later this year, which will make a substantial contribution to expanding our bilateral relations and cooperation, including tourism and business sectors," President Ukhnaa was quoted as saying by ANI.

India to provide free e-visas to Mongolian citizens: Modi

Modi met Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa on Tuesday for a delegation-level talk when the Indian PM announced to provide free e-visas to Mongolian citizens.

"Even though we do not share a border, India has always considered Mongolia a close neighbour," Modi said in his joint statement.

"We will continue to strengthen people-to-people ties. We have decided to provide free e-visas to Mongolian citizens. And we will sponsor the annual visit of young cultural ambassadors from Mongolia to India," he said.

The Mongolian President is visiting the country at a time when India and Mongolia are celebrating 70 years of diplomatic ties and 10 years of Strategic Partnership.

"To mark this, we have released a Joint Postal Stamp, highlighting our shared heritage, diversity, and strong civilizational bonds," Modi said.