External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has said that the spiritual connection through Buddhism provides strength to the relationship between India and Mongolia. <br />''<br />''In her keynote speech at the 100th birth anniversary of the Venerable 19th Kushok Bakula Rinpoche in Ulaanbaatar yesterday, Mrs Swaraj said, in its engagement with Mongolia, <br />''<br />''India is revitalising Buddhism as a strong symbol of civilisational connection transcending into modern times. She said Buddhism has been a great connector of civilisations since millenia. <br />''<br />''The Minister said India sees Mongolia as a factor of stability in East Asia and believes that Mongolia's social and economic development is important for peace and prosperity in the region. <br />''<br />''She also said India encourage students from Mongolia to visit the country for further study and research in the field of Buddhist studies.