BISHKEK, July 21 (Xinhua) -- Kyrgyzstan is an "important partner in Central Asia" for Mongolia, Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh said Monday during a state visit to Bishkek, local media reported.

"We strive to develop mutually beneficial cooperation in all areas, especially in the trade and economic sphere," Khurelsukh told Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov during their meeting.

Japarov noted that "comprehensive cooperation with Mongolia is one of the priority areas of the development of Kyrgyzstan's foreign policy."

The two leaders discussed expanding cooperation in trade, transport, agriculture, digitalization, tourism and cultural exchanges.

Following the talks, the two sides signed a Joint Declaration establishing a comprehensive partnership between their countries, along with several documents to deepen Kyrgyz-Mongolian ties. ■