President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, received Major General Erdenebat Batsuuri, who served as the Force Commander of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP).

President Khurelsukh expressed gratitude on behalf of the state and people of Mongolia to Major General Erdenebat, who was appointed as the Force Commander of the UN peacekeeping mission UNFICYP and led blue helmets from 18 countries for two years.

The President highlighted that more than 20.000 Mongolian soldiers have served in global hotspots, demonstrating courage, resilience, resourcefulness, and professional skills in support of international peace and security, and making a valuable contribution to strengthening Mongolia’s reputation in the international community.

He emphasized that, in more than 20 years of Mongolia’s participation in UN peacekeeping operations, this marks the first time a Mongolian general has served as a UN Force Commander, underscoring that Mongolian soldiers have become truly global soldiers.

The peacekeeping mission in Cyprus is one of the 12 UN peacekeeping operations currently conducted worldwide. Major General Erdenebat has previously participated in eight peacekeeping missions in countries such as Iraq, Liberia, South Sudan, and Sierra Leone. 

Published Date:2026-03-11