While working as UNFPA Country Representative in Mongolia for six years, Ms. Naomi Kitahara has made great contribution to expansion of the cooperation between the Government of Mongolia and UNFPA. In particular, projects and programs of the fund provided substantial support in development of population of Mongolia, protection of rights of women and youth, health improvement and enhancement of herders’ livelihoods, noted the Foreign Minister.

Ms. Naomi Kitahara in turn, expressed her pleasure at having worked closely with public and civil society organizations and making a certain contribution towards social development of Mongolia during her term of office.

Minister of Labor and Social Protection S.Chinzorig also met with the UNFPA Mongolia Country Representative and handed over 'Foremost employee for social protection' award in recognition of her valuable contribution to youth development of Mongolia.