President of Mongolia Confers State Decorations on Indian Citizens
On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the Republic of India, Mongolian state decorations were awarded to Indian citizens who have made valuable contributions to the development of bilateral relations and cooperation. President Khurelsukh conferred the state orders and medals during his State Visit to India.
Order of the Polar Star:
Mr. Suresh Babu, former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to Mongolia
Mr. Mohinder Pratap Singh, former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to Mongolia
Professor Sharad Kumar Soni, Head of the Department of East Asian Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University and Mongolist
Friendship Medal:
Mr. Dilip Dandekar, Honorary Consul of Mongolia in Mumbai, India
Mr. Chella Narayanaswami Gangadaran, Honorary Consul of Mongolia in Tamil Nadu, India
Mr. Girdhar Gopal Dalmia, Honorary Consul of Mongolia in West Bengal, India
Dr. Krishna Iyer, cardiac surgeon at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, India
Mr. Vipin Buckshey, Optometrist and Laser Vision Correction Specialist
Mr. Aman Mittal, Vice President of Lovely Professional University, India
President Khurelsukh expressed his appreciation to the recipients for their dedicated efforts in strengthening Mongolia–India relations and extended his best wishes to them, their families, and their colleagues.