In a step towards boosting ties between Mongolia and Nepal the Mongolian President Bagabandi is to pay a state visit of Nepal in the first week of January 2001 at the invitation of King Birendra of Nepal. During the visit of Mongolian President, matters of mutual interest and cooperation between Nepal and Mongolia would be discussed, according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to the principal press secretariat of the Nepal King, Mongolian President would be accompanied by his wife and some senior government officials. Bureau Report