Media Note Washington, DC January 12, 2018 Acting Assistant Secretary Susan Thornton will travel to Vancouver, Canada; Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; Beijing, China; and Jakarta, Indonesia January 15-25. January 15-17, Acting Assistant Secretary Thornton will accompany Secretary Tillerson to Vancouver, Canada where he will co-host the Vancouver Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Security and Stability on the Korean …

Media are invited to the inaugural Hack UB hackathon co-sponsored by the U.S. Embassy on Tuesday, August 8.  The hackathon supported the development of 10 innovative apps providing information about Ulaanbaatar’s businesses, transportation, and services for residents and visitors.  10 teams consisted of young Mongolian programmers and entrepreneurs will present their solutions to the media, …

By Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra June 1-4, 2017 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of U.S.-Mongolia diplomatic relations, the U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar is proud to host members of the Philadelphia Orchestra for a June 1-4, 2017, visit to Mongolia. The Philadelphia Orchestra is one of the world’s preeminent …

Public Affairs Section U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar paspress@usembassy.mn  7007-6001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2017 United States Donates English Language Lab to Mongolia’s National Defense University United States Ambassador to Mongolia Jennifer Zimdahl Galt today marked the installation of a state-of-the-art, U.S.-funded English language lab at Mongolia’s National Defense University (NDU), joining Mongolian Vice Minister of …

U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar Public Affairs Office For Immediate Release PRESS RELEASE New U.S. High School Exchange Program Welcomes Mongolian Students Ulaanbaatar, February 2, 2017 – The U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar is pleased to announce a new exchange program now open to Mongolian high school students.  The Future Leaders Exchange Program (FLEX) is an educational exchange program, …

This press release was originally posted on  ustr.gov . WASHINGTON, DC – At a ceremony in Washington today, United States Trade Representative Michael Froman and Mongolia’s Ambassador to the United States, Bulgaa Altangerel, signed and exchanged letters certifying that the United States and Mongolia have completed their respective applicable legal requirements and procedures for the Agreement …

Public Affairs Section U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar pao@usembassy.mn   7007-6001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On December 23, U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia Jennifer Zimdahl Galt and State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs D. Davaasuren unveiled the official logo for the 30th anniversary of U.S.-Mongolia diplomatic relations. In addition to Ambassador Galt and Secretary Davaasuren, logo designer Ch. …

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 14, 2016 From November 14-18, the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education will celebrate International Education Week (IEW), encouraging Americans and international students alike to seek opportunities to study abroad, make connections with peers in other countries, and ultimately to see themselves …

WASHINGTON, D.C., August 15, 2016 — Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet joined U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia Jennifer Zimdahl Galt at the swearing in of Mongolia’s newest cohort of volunteers on Saturday. The ceremony took place at Mongolia’s National Opera Theater during a celebration honoring 25 years of partnership between Mongolia and Peace Corps. “We are …

Screened in 17 countries and won prices from 3 international film festival, the “Live from UB” documentary by U.S. film director Lauren Knapp is screening in Mongolia on August 6, 2016 at 6p.m. at the Tengis Cinema. The event will be held open to the public free of charge on first come first serve basis. …

In the lead up to the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the U.S. Department of State, in collaboration with the International Paralympic Committee, is launching Paralympians #WithoutLimits , a social media campaign to raise awareness that persons with disabilities can and should be employed on an equal basis with others. With an estimated global …

On July 28, 2016, the State Department released the 2016 Fiscal Transparency Report pursuant to section 7031(b) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 (Div. K, P.L.114-113) (“the Act”). The report found that 76 of 140 governments reviewed by the Department met minimum requirements of fiscal transparency. Eight governments …

On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I extend my best wishes to the people of Mongolia as you celebrate your 95th National Day on July 11. When I visited Ulaanbaatar last month, I was deeply impressed by how the Mongolian people have combined your ancient traditions with a modern, forward-leaning society. In …

The U.S. is providing nearly $800,000 in aid to help Mongolians mitigate the effects of the 2015-2016 winter emergency and develop systems to increase disaster preparedness. This new funding is in addition to $150,000 in humanitarian assistance provided to support logistics operations and the distribution of critical relief supplies to those affected by the winter …

More than 30 representatives of Mongolian government agencies and Mongolia’s Law Enforcement University strengthened their ability to respond effectively to domestic violence during a June 20-24, 2016, U.S.-funded “training of trainers” course in Ulaanbaatar. The training featured international judicial and prosecution best practices presented by two visiting experts, Ramona Gonzalez, a U.S. judge who handles …

Secretary of State John Kerry will unveil the 2016 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report at 10 p.m. on June 30, 2016 (ULAST), at the Department of State. As required by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, the TIP Report assesses government efforts around the world to combat human trafficking. This year’s report, the 16th installment, includes …

Mongolian law enforcement officials participated in U.S.-funded workshops in Ulaanbaatar June 14-22, 2016, focused on improving the investigation and prosecution of human trafficking cases. International experts conducted the training, with support from the Ministry of Justice. Over the seven days, the workshops focused on building advanced capacity to conduct victim-centered investigations and prosecutions, including techniques …

The U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar is pleased to announce that Mongolian entrepreneurs Khongorzul Bat-Ireedui and Amartaivan Budee will attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), which will take place June 22-24, 2016 in Palo Alto, California. They will join more than 700 entrepreneurs from around the world along with investors, speakers, and leaders in the entrepreneurship …

With the support of visiting U.S. experts, Mongolian domestic violence shelter staff, government officials, and NGO leaders participated in consultations and workshops May 11-June 1, 2016, to develop and deploy a new, needs-based training curriculum for shelter staff on effective strategies to combat gender-based violence. The visiting experts launched their trip to Mongolia by conducting …

The Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs and the Department of Defense’s Office of the Secretary of Defense are co-hosting the tenth annual Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI) Worldwide Consultations at the State Department on June 15-17, 2016. Participants from the Department of State, Department of Defense, other key U.S. government organizations, and the United Nations are discussing the …

United States Secretary of State John Kerry announced a new $2.5 million program that will build Mongolia’s next generation of democratic leaders during his visit to the country on June 5, 2016. During his meeting with young Mongolian leaders in Ulaanbaatar, Secretary Kerry said that democracy gives people the best opportunity to have their voices …

The U.S. Department of State will convene its largest ever group of Professional Fellows in Washington, D.C., May 31-June 2, as 265 emerging global leaders from 43 countries conclude intensive month-long fellowship placements with state and local government offices, NGOs, media outlets, and businesses in 29 states across the United States. Nearly 100 of the …

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Paris, France; Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; and Beijing, China, June 2–8. Secretary Kerry will travel to Paris, France, June 2–4. The Secretary will participate in the French-hosted ministerial on Middle East peace, and meet separately with Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault to discuss the Counter-ISIL Coalition efforts in Iraq …

Sixty-one winning teams will harness their energy and potential to address global challenges with grants awarded through the U.S. Department of State’s Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF). The AEIF competition provides grants to teams of past and current participants of U.S. government-sponsored international exchange programs. These grants will help teams carry out community service projects …

On behalf of Secretary of State John F. Kerry, the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs is soliciting public input for recommendations for this year’s Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) . Now in its 17th year, the ACE honors U.S. companies demonstrating leadership in their overseas operations, specifically recognizing U.S. firms that uphold the highest standards …

The U.S. Department of State launched its fifth annual “Free the Press” campaign today as part of its efforts to mark the importance of a free and independent media in the days leading up to World Press Freedom Day on May 3. This year, the fifth anniversary of the campaign, the Department will highlight journalists …

The U.S. Department of State and the World Bank Group brought together ministers, multilateral development bank leaders, and representatives from the technology industry and non-governmental organizations in Washington, DC, on April 14 to discuss the Global Connect Initiative, a multi-stakeholder effort launched by the U.S. Department of State in 2015 with the goal of bringing …

On April 13, 2016, Secretary Kerry submitted the 2015 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (commonly known as the Human Rights Reports) to the U.S. Congress. The reports, now in their 40th year, document the status of human rights conditions in 199 countries and territories around the world. Mandated by Congress, the Human Rights Reports …

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will deliver the global policy keynote at Bloomberg New Energy and Finance (BNEF)’s Future of Energy Summit at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City at 11:30p.m. ULAT on April 5, 2016. Secretary Kerry’s remarks will focus on the inexorable link between energy choices and climate change, the …

Mongolian law enforcement officials participated in two U.S.-funded workshops in Ulaanbaatar March 14-17, 2016, designed to improve the investigation and prosecution of human trafficking cases in Mongolia. International and local experts with the Warnath Group, a U.S. firm, and the Human Rights Center for Citizens, a Mongolian civil society organization, conducted the training, with support …

Applications are now being accepted for a joint U.S. Department of State (DOS) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) air quality monitoring fellowship program. This fellowship is a vital component of DOS and EPA’s collaborative efforts to help improve the availability of continuous air quality data worldwide. The fellows will volunteer for one year of …

Fifteen Mongolians traveled to Alaska January 18-28, 2016, to participate in the first phase of the U.S. government-funded “Combatting Gender-Based Violence in Mongolia” project. During the 11-day visit, representatives of the National Center Against Violence, the General Agency for Social Welfare, the National Police Agency, the Trauma Hospital’s One-Stop Crisis Center, domestic violence shelters, and …

The U.S. Department of State Secretary’s Office of Global Partnerships (S/GP), along with Concordia and the  University of Virginia Darden School of Business Institute for Business in Society opened the application process for the third annual P3 Impact Award today, which honors exemplary public-private partnerships (P3s) from around the world. The P3 Impact Award was created by the three partners in 2014 to recognize P3s that are improving communities and the world in impactful ways. It …

The U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar invites press to attend a ceremony to celebrate the closing of the project entitled “Cleaning of Fire Damaged Artworks,” which has been funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP).   The ceremony will begin at 16:00 and conclude at 17:00 on Wednesday, December 16, …

On December 16, 2015, the U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar will formally launch an “Air Quality Monitoring Program” (AQMP).  The Embassy’s AQMP will include a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-certified measuring instrument (a MET One BAM 1020), a real-time air quality index website, and a Twitter feed.  The AQMP will continuously monitor and record the level …

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will release the 2014 Annual Report on International Religious Freedom at 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Secretary Kerry will introduce the report. Ambassador At Large for Religious Freedom David Saperstein will give remarks and take questions. The event will be open to the press and streamed live …

DENPASAR, Indonesia—The 9th Pacific Armies Chiefs Conference (PACC IX) and 39th Pacific Armies Management Seminar (PAMS XXXIX) began with opening ceremonies in Denpasar, Indonesia, September 14. Army Chiefs of Staffs, senior land forces commanders from 26 of 38 countries throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific region and their Senior Enlisted Leaders are participating in the conferences September …

The Annual Bilateral Consultations (ABCs) between the Governments of Mongolia and the United States were held September 8 at the Mongolian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ulaanbaatar. Daniel R. Russel, Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, led the U.S delegation, which also included Deputy Assistant Secretary Susan Thornton and Millennium Challenge Corporation Managing …

From September 3-5, Assistant Secretary Russel will travel to Naypyidaw and Rangoon, Burma to meet with senior Burmese government officials, Aung San Suu Kyi, and civil society. While there, he will discuss preparations for the general elections that will be held on November 8, express U.S. support for the ongoing peace process, and encourage further …

Secretary of State John Kerry will deliver a speech on the nuclear agreement with Iran at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Secretary Kerry’s remarks will be streamed live on www.state.gov . Follow the speech live on Twitter using @StateDeptLive and #IranDeal .

On July 31, Peace Corps Mongolia Country Director Darlene Grant and Foreign Minister L. Purevsuren commemorated the 25th Anniversary of the signing of the Peace Corps Agreement with Mongolia.  Former Foreign Minister Ts. Gombosuren, who signed the Peace Corps Agreement on behalf of the Government of Mongolia on August 2, 1990, and U.S. Ambassador Piper …

On July 29-30, the U.S. Department of State’s Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Chinese and Mongolian Affairs and Taiwan Coordination, Susan A. Thornton, and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for East Asia, Abraham Denmark, attended the Commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of Democratic Elections in Mongolia.  DAS Thornton and DASD Denmark participated in …

Secretary of State John Kerry will release the 2015 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report at 10:00 a.m. EDT on July 27, 2015, at the U.S. Department of State. As required by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA), the TIP Report assesses government efforts around the world to combat modern slavery. This year’s Report, the 15th …

The U.S. Embassy congratulates America’s Yosemite National Park and the Mongolian Ministry of Environment, Green Development, and Tourism (MEGDT) on the signing of a sister parks agreement. U.S. Ambassador Piper Campbell and Vice Governor of Hovsgol Aimag Ch. Ochirkhuyag spoke at the July 18 signing ceremony, held at a picturesque venue in the foothills of …

On July 1, United States Ambassador Piper Anne Wind Campbell and Mongolian Vice Minister of Finance, Purev Surenhav, celebrated the formal launch of the Value Added Tax (VAT) E-Invoice and Customs E-Payment Systems.  With support from the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Business Plus Initiative project, the General Department of Taxation (GDT) and Customs …

From June 22–26, the U.S. Government joined the Government of Mongolia and international partners to support the Asia-Pacific Earthquake Exercise in Ulaanbaatar.  The exercise aimed to improve national and regional disaster response capacity and focused on urban search-and-rescue (USAR) operations.  Representing the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA), USAR …

Today, Vice President Biden met with Mongolian Prime Minister Chimed Saikhanbileg at the White House. In the meeting, the Vice President congratulated Mongolia on twenty-five years of democracy. The Vice President thanked Mongolia for its important contributions to Afghanistan and peacekeeping operations in South Sudan and elsewhere. Vice President Biden and Prime Minister Saikhanbileg discussed …

Secretary of State John Kerry will present the 2014 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, which covers the status of human rights concerns and is commonly known as the “Human Rights Report,” on Friday, June 25, 2015 at 10:15 a.m. EST, in the U.S. Department of State Press Briefing Room. Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, …

From June 23 to June 27, Prime Minister Ch. Saikhanbileg is leading a delegation of Mongolian officials on a visit to Washington, D.C. and New York City.  Ambassador Piper Anne Wind Campbell is accompanying the Prime Minister on the Washington portion of the visit. The Prime Minister’s office has stated that the purpose of his …

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii — Mongolian Armed Forces and U.S. Pacific Command have announced their participation in Exercise Khaan Quest 2015, scheduled to be held at Five Hills Training Area and the city of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, June 20 – July 1. Khaan Quest is a regularly scheduled, multinational exercise co-sponsored by U.S. Pacific Command and …

On June 15, U.S. Ambassador Piper Campbell and Mongolian Minister of Finance J. Erdenebat took the necessary administrative steps to enable the establishment of a significant rural development initiative, supporting the people of Mongolia.  Specifically, Ambassador Campbell and Minister Erdenebat signed an amendment to expand the scope of an Agreement Between the Government of the …

On June 9, Ambassador Piper Anne Wind Campbell will address the first interdisciplinary and international scientific conference on rangeland science ever to be organized in Mongolia. The two-day conference “Building Resilience of Mongolian Rangelands,” sponsored in part by the U.S. Embassy, unites researchers from the physical, biological and social sciences to discuss the complex issues …

On June 4 at the U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar, Ambassador Piper Campbell and senior officials from USAID, Mercy Corps, and the National Institute of Mongolia — held an official ceremony to launch two disaster risk reduction projects to assist Mongolia in preparation for natural disasters.  Ambassador Campbell opened the ceremony by noting, “Disaster risk reduction …

Today, the U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) CEO Dana J. Hyde and Deputy Vice President Fatema Z. Sumar met with Mongolian President Elbegdorj, Prime Minister Saikhanbileg, Speaker of Parliament Enkhbold, and Foreign Minister Purevsuren to discuss development of the country’s new compact and impacts and sustainability from the country’s first compact.  The discussions focused on …

Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO Dana J. Hyde is traveling to Mongolia this week to discuss the development of the country’s new compact with Mongolian and American officials. Hyde will travel to Mongolia from May 21 to May 27 and will meet with President Elbegdorj and Prime Minister Saikhanbileg. She will also visit communities that benefited …

This week, senior U.S. and Mongolian government representatives held a series of discussions that reaffirmed the mutual commitment to expanding trade and economic cooperation between the United States and Mongolia.  On May 18, Ambassador Robert W. Holleyman II, Deputy United States Trade Representative, served as the U.S. side’s chair for the U.S.-Mongolia Trade and Investment …

On May 20-21, USAID-funded Business Plus Initiative Project (BPI) project is partnering with the Ministry of Justice, the Singapore International Arbitration Center (SIAC), and the Mongolian Bar Association to host a workshop in Ulaanbaatar entitled “SIAC Arbitration Training Video Workshop: Practical Guide to International Arbitration.” This workshop aims to demystify international arbitration by teaching participants …

Today, senior U.S. Government officials and officials from the Government of Mongolia convened in Ulaanbaatar to resume the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA)—talks last held in 2008. TIFA serves as an important forum for fostering the U.S.-Mongolia trade and investment relationship. With the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Mongolia’s “decision for democracy,” these …

On May 18, U.S. and Mongolian government officials will meet in Ulaanbaatar to restart Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) talks after a seven-year hiatus.  The TIFA Talks offer the United States and Mongolia a key venue to deepen our long-standing cooperation on a number of bilateral trade issues.  Specifically, the TIFA lets the U.S. and …

WASHINGTON, DC – On May 6, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Jennifer Zimdahl Galt as the next U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia. Jennifer Zimdahl Galt, a career member of the Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor, currently serves as Principal Officer at the U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou, China, a position she has held …

Today, Secretary of State John Kerry is traveling to Iqaluit, Canada, to attend the biennial Arctic Council Ministerial, where he will begin a two-year term as Chairman of the Arctic Council. Secretary Kerry will present the 2015-2017 U.S. Arctic Council chairmanship program, “One Arctic: Shared Opportunities, Challenges, and Responsibilities,” to the seven other Arctic Member …

The U.S. Government is partnering with Mercy Corps and World Vision to help disaster responders and communities in Mongolia better prepare for dzuds, earthquakes, fires, and other disaster events. The U.S. Government, through USAID’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA), is providing approximately $580,000 to the two non-governmental organizations to implement programs focusing on …

We have seen the reports that on February 26th, 2015, President Elbegdorj issued an official pardon to the three defendants in the South Gobi Sands trial, including American citizen Justin Kapla.  We appreciate President Elbegdorj’s action. Mr. Kapla’s lawyers have confirmed that he has been released from detention.  We understand that resolution of this case …

On January 30, 2015, a Mongolian panel of judges convicted U.S. citizen Justin Kapla of tax evasion charges.  Several Embassy officials attended the trial, including Ambassador Piper Campbell, and noted that there were interpretation problems during the trial.  Because of these problems, the defendants stated during the trial that they could not understand the interpretation, …