Mongolian President Natsagiin Bagabandi (L) presents Japanese Prime Minster Ryutaro Hashimoto with a picture of Mongol marmots, prairie animals called "tarbagan", prior to talks at the premier's official residence in Tokyo May 13. The Mongol marmot is to be sent to Tokyo's Ueno Zoo from Mongolia in autumn, commemorating the president's visit and the friendly ties between the two countries.

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