Cuba and Mongolia to develop cooperation on the mining industry www.misiones.minrex.gob.cu
Ulaanbaatar. June 6, 2017. His Excellency, Mr Zagdjav Deleg, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Mines and Heavy Industry of Mongolia, received today the Ambassador of Cuba Raúl Delgado Concepción at the headquarters of this Ministry. Mr. Zagdajav, who is also President of the Mongol Organization for Peace and Friendship (OMPA), held a fruitful working meeting with the Cuban Ambassador in which they discussed issues of mutual interest regarding possibilities for cooperation and exchange of work in the area of mining and geological research.
The Cuban ambassador presented the portfolio of business opportunities in Cuba for the geology and mining sector, which was of great interest since the industry represents in Mongolia, along with agriculture, the sectors of greater economic contribution for this country.
The Deputy Minister explained that despite the economic difficulties that Mongolia is currently facing, this sector is one of the most important and with the most possibilities of cooperation given the experience accumulated by these authorities in the extraction and processing of minerals, in which a large number of foreign companies with advanced technology take part.
The Deputy Minister pointed out that the Cuban experience and the correct investment policy in this sector have enabled Cuba to continue advancing on the path towards economic independence and development of the industry. He also note the interest of developing joint projects between the two countries in this area, taking the positive experiences of each and exchanging knowledge among specialists. (EmbaCuba Mongolia)
Published Date:2017-06-07