OREANDA-NEWS. August 25, 2009. After a private conversation between Dmitry Medvedev and President of Mongolia Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, talks continued with the delegations of the two countries.

Following the Russian-Mongolian talks the presidents signed the Declaration on Developing a Strategic Partnership between Russia and Mongolia.

Several bilateral documents were signed in the presence of the state leaders.

The presidents of Russia and Mongolia instructed the governments of both countries to settle the issue of Mongolia's debt to Russia as soon as possible.

After their talks, Mr Medvedev and Mr Elbegdorj gave a joint news conference.