Mongolia-U.S. bilateral relations discussed www.montsame.mn
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On February 9, Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg received U.S. Ambassador Michael S. Klecheski to discuss about bilateral relations between Mongolia and the U.S.
After congratulating the Foreign Minister for her appointment, the U.S. Ambassador expressed his content with the wide-ranging relationship between the two countries.
Minister Battsetseg noted the successful development of Mongolia-U.S. strategic partnership and pledged Mongolian government’s willingness to develop cooperation with the U.S. in trade, economic and humanitarian areas. In specific, she highlighted the opportunities for cooperation in increasing chances for Mongolian youth to study English language on the basis of past experience with the Peace Corps. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Peace Corps Mongolia program. Both sides also expressed their delight with mutual support being provided to each other during the COVID-19 pandemic.
At the meeting, Minister Battsetseg expressed condolences for the passing of former U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz, who signed the memorandum on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the U.S. on January 27, 1987, representing the U.S. side.
Published Date:2021-02-09