BISHKEK, October 25. /TASS/. Russia prioritizes expanding trade and economic cooperation with Mongolia, implementing strategic projects in energy, industry, and other areas, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said during a meeting with Mongolian Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai in Bishkek.

"The Russian side pays priority attention to expanding trade and economic cooperation with Mongolia, implementing strategic projects in the energy, industry, transport and humanitarian sectors," Mishustin said in a statement.

He added that trade turnover between Russia and Mongolia will increase by 41% in 2022. Mishustin also mentioned education as a key area of collaboration.