Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a congratulatory message to Ukhnaa Khurelsukh on his election as Mongolian president.

In his message, President Xi said China and Mongolia are friendly neighbors and sincere cooperative partners linked by mountains and rivers.

Bilateral relations have maintained a sound momentum of development in recent years, Xi pointed out, adding that the two sides have made concerted efforts to combat COVID-19 and achieved positive results.

Xi said he attaches great importance to the development of China-Mongolia relations, and is ready to continue working with President Khurelsukh for new and greater development of the China-Mongolia comprehensive strategic partnership.