India, Oct. 15 -- In a powerful show of diplomatic alignment and cultural solidarity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening India-Mongolia relations, both strategically and spiritually, during the Mongolian leader's first state visit to India as president.

Addressing a joint press briefing after wide-ranging talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, Prime Minister Modi announced several major initiatives to bolster bilateral ties - including free e-visas for Mongolian citizens, advancement of the $1.7 billion Indian-supported oil refinery project in Mongolia, and renewed efforts to deepen Buddhist cultural exchanges. "India is a reliable partner in Mong...