Mongolia, Russia discusses forest fire prevention issues

Oyundelger 2017-10-18 07:10

Society

Mongolian, Russian officials reviewed the implementation of measures taken under the Intergovernmental Agreement on Protection of Forest from Wildfire at the joint commission meeting held in Moscow.

Mongolia, Russia discusses forest fire prevention issues. Mongolian and Russian officials reviewed the implementation of measures taken under the Intergovernmental Agreement on Protection of Forest from Wildfire at the joint commission meeting held in Moscow. An important topic that surfaced at the meeting was protecting forests from insects such as Siberian moth. The Russian side shared its experience in fighting the forest insects and expressed its readiness to develop bilateral cooperation in this area. The Mongolian side emphasized the increasing professional workforce in forestry in Mongolia and expressed its interest in reviving the old tradition of training workforces in Russia. The sides also exchanged views on the bilateral regional cooperation in bordering areas, prevention of forest fires along the border and potential projects that can be realized in this area. The meeting was an effective platform for comprehensive dialogue on prevention of forest fire noted by the attendees comprised of representatives of environmental ministries, emergency bodies, border authorities and forestry organizations of both countries and so on.