Rector of Baikal State University Oleg Gribunov and Consul General of Mongolia Mrs. Batsuh Ichinkhorloo signed an agreement on further cooperation.

Oleg Pavlovich stressed that diplomatic relations between our countries date back more than a century, and BSU, which is 96 years old, has been training high-class personnel for the Mongolian economy since its inception.

"There is an inextricable link between our scientists and students. The signed document will expand the horizons of partnership in educational, research, publishing and cultural and educational activities, as well as in the field of state-patriotic education," the rector said.

The immediate plans of the parties are to hold a major international conference at the end of May on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of the birth of an outstanding graduate of BSU, a prominent politician of Mongolia, Yumzhagiin Tsedenbal, where the Consulate General will act as a co-organizer.

And about. Vice-rector for academic affairs Lyudmila Sanina added: "We are considering the possibility of establishing Tsedenbal scholarships to encourage the best Mongolian students. Also, with the assistance of the Consulate General and the Alumni Association, it is planned to publish a booklet about graduates of the university of different years and arrange a thematic exposition in the Hall of History of BSU."