Ulaanbaatar
“75 Years of Friendship” Photo Exhibition Opens
Art & Culture
Ulaanbaatar,
September 20, 2024 /MONTSAME/.
The Exhibition is a part of a series of activities organized by the Mongolia-China Friendship Society, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Embassy of the PRC in Mongolia. At the Exhibition, 75 photographs are presented, providing an opportunity to recall the history of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Specifically, the Exhibition showcases extraordinary historical photographs, including: an official visit of the Premier of the State Council of the PRC Zhou Enlai to Mongolia; the participation of Mongolian delegation headed by Mongolian scholar and writer Damdinsuren Tsend in the 2nd anniversary of the founding of the PRC; the arrival of ultra-distance cyclists of the Mongolian People’s Republic (MPR) in Beijing after travelling more than 1,400 kilometers; opening ceremonies of Ulaanbaatar-Beijing railway, construction of National Sports Stadium with 15,000 seats and the Bridge of Peace. Among them, two letters testifying to the beginning of Mongolia-China diplomatic relations on October 16, 1949, were the most prominent: a handwritten letter from Premier of the State Council of the PRC Zhou Enlai to Prime Minister of MPR Choibalsan Khorloo; a congratulatory letter from Choibalsan Khorloo on the occasion of the first anniversary of the founding of the PRC on September 30, 1950.
During the Opening Ceremony, Head of Mongolia-China Friendship Society G.Batsukh emphasized that the friendly relations between the two countries at that time have continued and elevated to the level of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, noting “I am confident that the Exhibition will contribute to deepening mutual understanding, respect and trust between the peoples of the two countries.”
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the PRC to Mongolia Shen Minjuan highlighted “There is a deep bond between our nations, forged through mutual support during challenging times. Mutual trust leads to development. Looking back at history allows us to draw a better picture for the future.”
“75 Years of Friendship” will be open to the public till September 27, 2024.
