On the sideline of the conference, Minister D.Sumiyabazar held a meeting with Australian Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Senator Matt Canavan on October 31.

During the meeting, Mr.Sumiyabazar expressed his satisfaction with the present state of Mongolia-Australia relations and cooperation that have expanded in many sectors such as politics, education, mining, economy, agriculture and defense and reached ‘extended partnership level’. He also informed that over 50 Australian invested mining companies are currently operating in Mongolia.

In response, Mr. Matt Canavan thanked for audience and said he hopes that the bilateral cooperation will expand more in the future.