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Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh took part in the "Helsinki+50: Respecting the Legacy, Preparing for the Future" international conference at the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland Elina Maria Valtonen on July 30-31, Montsame reported.
The high-level conference was organized in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the "Helsinki Final Act", which laid the foundation for the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).
Delegations evaluated the progress and milestones achieved in regional security and cooperation in the past half-century, and discussed development trends, challenges, opportunities, future policy directions, and possible courses of action for the next 50 years.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh participated in "How to Strengthen Respect for the Foundational Principles of European Security?" panel discussion and delivered a speech on Mongolia's foreign policies and initiatives aimed at fostering regional peace and security, as well as the country's contributions to deepening cooperation within the OSCE's dimensions.
Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh also met with OSCE Secretary General Feridun Hadi Sinirlioglu. She reaffirmed Mongolia's support for the organization's core principles and expressed confidence in the OSCE's ability to adapt to modern security challenges. Secretary General Sinirlioglu praised Mongolia's active role within the OSCE, particularly its efforts to promote women's participation in governance and counter-terrorism initiatives.
Mongolia became the fifth Asian Partner for Cooperation with the OSCE in 2004 and a full member in 2012, becoming the 57th member state. The OSCE is the world's largest regional security organization, bringing together countries from Europe, Central Asia, and North America to address a wide range of security issues.
During the visit, Minister Battsetseg was received by President of Finland Alexander Stubb on July 31. Both sides highlighted the strong and steadily developing relationship between Mongolia and Finland. They emphasized the importance of high-level contact and political dialogue to deepen their bilateral ties.
Minister Battsetseg conveyed Mongolia's commitment to expanding cooperation with Finland as part of its "third neighbor" foreign policy, which seeks to strengthen partnerships beyond its immediate geographic region.
She also reiterated invitation for President Stubb to visit Mongolia, signaling an interest in further deepening cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including democratic governance, sustainable development, and economic interconnectedness.
The visit highlights Mongolia's growing diplomatic activity in Europe and reaffirms its commitment to multilateralism, regional stability, and global cooperation.
Published Date:2025-08-12