Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a congratulatory message to Khaltmaa Battulga following his inauguration as Mongolia's new president.

President Xi said that the steady development of China-Mongolia relations meets the fundamental needs of the two countries.

Mongolia's new president Khaltmaa Battulga takes oath during his inauguration ceremony in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, July 10, 2017. /VCG Photo

China is willing to work with Mongolia to promote the continued development of the comprehensive strategic partnership in accordance with political consensus reached by both sides, Xi said.

Battulga, representing the Mongolian Democratic Party, was officially inaugurated on Monday.

Mongolia's new president Khaltmaa Battulga speaks during his inauguration ceremony in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, July 10, 2017. /VCG Photo

The inauguration came three days after the General Election Commission announced that Battulga won Friday's election against Miyegombo Enkhbold of the Mongolian People's Party, with 50.6 percent of the vote in the runoff.

The Mongolian president serves a four-year term and can be re-elected only once.

(Source: Xinhua)