On May 11th, 2018 H.E. Mr. D.Tsogtbaatar, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia met with country directors and representatives of U.S Peace Corps, the Asia Foundation, the International Republican Institute, the American Chamber of Commerce in Mongolia, the World Learning and the Mercy Corps. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Mr. Manuel P. Micaller of the U.S Embassy in Ulaanbaatar was also present at the meeting.
During the meeting organizations have introduced the current works they are implementing and the works they are planning to implement in Mongolia. Minister D.Tsogtbaatar noted that the relations between the two countries should not only be an intergovernmental partnership, but also a broader humanitarian relationship between the two people. In this context, the activities of the organizations contribute in enriching the bilateral relations between Mongolia and the U.S and the Minister thanked the organizations for their contribution to Mongolia’s socio-economic development.
The two sides exchanged views on supporting volunteerism in Mongolia, continuing the “LEAD Mongolia” program, expanding the private sector cooperation between the two countries, implementation of beef export promotion project and other potentials and new opportunities of cooperation. The two governments expressed their support and willingness to cooperate within these works.