BEIJING  -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has sent a message to Jargaltulga Erdenebat to congratulate him on his appointment as Mongolia's prime minister.

In the message, Li said China and Mongolia, as close friendly neighbors, are currently witnessing the sustainable development of their comprehensive strategic partnership, with continuously deepening practical cooperation in various fields.

China attaches great importance to its relations with Mongolia and is willing to make concerted efforts to promote bilateral ties, so as to bring more benefits to the two countries and peoples, he said.