Ulaanbaatar [Mongolia], Apr. 25 (NT): After wrapping her China visit External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday met her counterpart Damdin Tsogtbaatar ahead of the 6th round of India-Mongolia Joint Consultative Committee conference.

Swaraj is on a two-day visit to the Buddhist nation to fortify India- Mongolia ties . Swaraj is the first Indian foreign minister to visit in Mongolia in 42 years.

Earlier, she kicked off the day with a visit to Gandan Tegchenling Monastery, where she was warmly received by the chief abbott of Mongolian Buddhism, Hambo Lama D. Choijamts.

"The Gandan Tegchenling monastery is known to be the centre of Mongolian Buddhist and a treasure house of a valuable Buddhist heritage, knowledge and unique rituals." as said by Kumar," Ministry of External Affairs talking head Raveesh Kumar tweeted.

Soon after in the day, the foreign minister Swaraj is to address a gathering to observe the 100th birth anniversary of Buddhist Lama Kushok Bakula at Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar.

She will also schedule to hold talks with the senior dignitaries and diplomats followed by an interaction with members of the Indian Diaspora living in Mongolia.

Sushma Swaraj landed Mongolia on Tuesday and she will emplane for India on Thursday. (NT)