ULAN BATOR, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- Mongolia is willing to learn from Cuban experience in preventing disasters and reducing disaster risks, Mongolian deputy prime minister said Thursday.

Ulziisaikhan Enkhtuvshin made the remarks when meeting with Cuban ambassador to Mongolia Raul Delgado Concepcion, according to the Mongolian government press office.

"Cuba has great experiences in preventing and fighting disasters. So, we are willing to cooperate with the Caribbean island nation in this sector and learn from its experience," Enkhtuvshin said.

The Cuban ambassador invited the Mongolian deputy prime minister to visit Cuba.

The Cuban side also expressed its willingness to learn from Mongolian experience in the mining industry.

Mongolia and Cuba are set to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2020.