State President Luong Cuong on January 23 sent condolences to Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh over the passing away of former first President of the country Punsalmaagiin Ochirbat.

Vietnam and Mongolia issued a joint statement on the establishment of the comprehensive partnership during a state visit by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam on September 30 - October 1.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh and high-level delegations from the two countries attended an opening ceremony for the first Vietnamese Cultural Day in Mongolia on September 30.