Foreign ambassadors present credentials to president
On September 17, President Kh.Battulga received credentials from the new ambassadors of Indonesia, Egypt, Vatican City State, Thailand, Colombia, Syria and Georgia, and also met with the foreign diplomats to exchange views on relations and cooperation between Mongolia and their respective countries.
President Kh.Battulga asked the new ambassadors to work toward upgrading bilateral relations from their countries of residence. The president underlined that it will be convenient to broaden bilateral relations since the ambassadors’ countries of residence are China and South Korea, which are nearby.
The president talked with Ambassador of Indonesia Djauhari Oratmangun, Ambassador of Egypt Mohamed Osama Taha El Magdoub, and Ambassador of Thailand Piriya Khempon about ways to develop tourism and agricultural cooperation between Mongolia and their respective countries.
Kh.Battulga also talked to Ambassador of the Vatican City State Alfred Xuereb about bringing letters and records related to the history of the Great Mongol Empire from the Vatican City State, with which Mongolia can cooperate in the areas of history and culture.
During his meeting with President Kh.Battulga, Ambassador of Colombia to Mongolia Juan Pablo Rodriguez Barragan, who is based in Seoul, aexpressed gratitude for the opportunity to present his letter of credence to and pay a courtesy call on the president, while expressing his commitment to advancing bilateral relations in all levels.
President Kh.Battulga noted that the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Colombia is falling this year and wished prosperity to the people of Colombia.
In his meeting with Syrian Ambassador Imad Moustapha, the president discussed issues concerning the relations between Mongolia and Syria.
While meeting with Ambassador of Georgia Zurab Abashidze, Kh.Battulga stated that Mongolia is interested in intensifying its cooperation with Georgia in the areas of politics, trade, economy, tourism, and agriculture.