At the invitation of Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, the Foreign Minister of Mongolia, Battsetseg Batmunkh, is on an Official Visit to Canada on November 20-22, 2023. The two Ministers held official talks on November 21, 2023.
At the start of the Meeting, the Ministers expressed satisfaction that over the last 50 years, Mongolia and Canada’s ties have grown to an Expanded Partnership based on the shared commitments to promoting democracy, the rule of law, and human rights.
Battsetseg noted that the official visit is happening during the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Canada. She revealed that the relationship with Canada, a third neighbour of Mongolia places an important position in Mongolia’s peace-loving, independent and multi-pillar foreign policy.
Both Ministers admitted that in the past, political and security dialogue between the two countries has expanded, Canadian investment in Mongolia has grown significantly, and cooperation has been developing successfully in sustainable management of natural resources, civil service reform, good governance, and women’s empowerment.
During the meeting, the two Ministers agreed to upgrade the bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Partnership for the prosperity of Mongolia and Canada as well as peace and stability in the region by strengthening the achievements of Mongolia-Canada relations and cooperation.
Minister M. Joly emphasized that Mongolia is a democratic partner of Canada in the Indo-Pacific region, which shares a common view, and commended Foreign Minister B. Battsetseg’s initiative to promote women’s leadership and feminist foreign policy.
The two Ministers exchanged ideas on visits and activities that will be held next year and agreed to expand the trade and investment relations and prioritize cooperation in the green economy, mining, environment, desertification, agriculture, agri-food, e-transition, and education including training of English teachers.
Battsetseg presented concrete proposals on facilitating travel conditions and developing aviation relations. Also, both Ministers exchanged views on the current regional and international situation and pressing issues.
