“I would like to note that the foreign policy and relations of Mongolia have been and are successful and the reputation of Mongolia is elevated on the international scene,” the Prime Minister began, before updating the Parliament with the latest developments in Mongolia’s relations with the international community.

“The issuance of an official instruction on improving responsibility and upholding discipline and high ethical values in public service during the first meeting of the new Cabinet addressed foreign relations as well. It is imperative to hold a united position when it comes to foreign relations, approach foreign policy from a single window and integrate under a common management. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for ensuring the unity of stances internally before presenting an issue abroad on behalf of Mongolia, and corresponding government bodies must assist the Ministry in doing so. Only then, Mongolia can successfully and efficiently carry-out its foreign policy objectives,” said the Prime Minister, noting that his Cabinet will work towards implementing the main foreign policy objectives set by Mongolia.

Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh illustrated the importance Mongolia attaches to its relations with the two direct neighbors Russia and China, discussing how the relations are broadening and flourishing in every sector. Then the Prime Minister continued with remarks on Mongolia’s partnership with its third neighbors, the US, Japan, the EU, India, the Republic of Korea, Turkey and Australia and consistent will to broaden cooperation.

Since 1990, Mongolia has established investment promotion agreements with 43 countries and 38 agreements are effective today. Since most of the agreements were established before 2010, a working group has been established to formulate a new sample agreement compliant with the SDGs.

Mongolia plans to establish a Permanent Council on Study of Technology, Innovation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs which will assist businesses and national manufacturers in finding and networking with international partners and entering foreign markets through Mongolia’s foreign diplomatic missions in about 40 countries.

“We are confident that our friends and partners will support Mongolia’s prosperity and growth. Only, it is time for Mongolia to enforce a responsible, disciplined and united policy internally and realize a friendly and appropriate foreign policy,” he concluded his report.