Mongolian parliament chairman and prime minister on Monday held a wreath-laying ceremony in commemoration of the soldiers who died during World War II, upon the 60th anniversary of end of the War in Europe.

Chairman of Mongolia's parliament, the State Great Hural, N. Enkhbayar and Prime Minister Ts. Elbegdorj presented wreaths to the monument to war dead in southern UlanBator.

A series of events, including concerts, singing contests and exhibitions, have been organized in the country since April 18 to mark the great holiday for the whole human race.

During the War, Mongolia provided the Soviet Union, which fought 80 percent of the Nazi German forces in the main anti-fascist war theater in Europe, with a great deal of assistance and support.

A tank column and a flight escadrille from the country joined their Russian comrades in defeating their ferocious enemies.

(Xinhua News Agency May 10, 2005)