Joint Press Release on the Launch of the Mongolia – Republic of Korea – United States Trilateral Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia May 30, 2023 In order to promote and strengthen shared values and common interests, the Governments of Mongolia, the Republic of Korea, and the United States held their first trilateral meeting …
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Ambassador Buangan Joins AmCham Mongolia’s Doorknock Mission to D.C. U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia Richard Buangan will join the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Mongolia’s Annual Doorknock Mission to the United States June 7-9. Ambassador Buangan is looking forward to joining this year’s delegation to strengthen U.S. – Mongolia trade opportunities and noted, “Improving …
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United States Launches New Grant Program to Advance Clean Energy in Mongolia May 17, 2023 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) today launched the Mongolia Energy Research and Innovation (MERI) Fund, a small grants program to bolster Mongolia’s economic growth by facilitating the transition to clean energy. The grant program is part …
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Press release United States Provides Additional Assistance in Response to Mongolia’s Dzud April 19, 2023 Ulaanbaatar – The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is giving an additional $900,000 to respond to the dzud to provide livestock fodder and cash for vulnerable herder households to meet basic needs. This brings …
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For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE April 18, 2023 Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Nuland’s Travel to Japan and Mongolia Under Secretary Nuland accompanied Secretary Blinken to the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Karuizawa, Japan, April 16-18. She will then travel on to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to meet with senior Mongolian officials, civil society leaders, …
Read More» USAID Announces Five-Year Strategy for Mongolia April 18, 2023 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced today the launch of its five-year (2023-2028) Mongolia Strategic Framework that will guide the agency’s work. The strategy focuses on supporting Mongolia’s efforts to strengthen democratic institutions, enhance national sovereignty, and diversify its economy. In partnership …
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On March 14-16, the United States in cooperation with the Mongolian National Counter Terrorism Council, provided specialized proliferation finance training in support of United Nations sanctions imposed to prevent illicit financing of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) programs in North Korea. The training reviewed the scope of the UN sanctions, methods used by the DPRK …
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For Immediate Release March 7, 2023 U.S. Secretary of State Recognizes Brigadier General Bolor Ganbold at 2023 International Women of Courage Awards On March 8, at 2:00 PM EST, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, along with the First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, will host the annual International Women of Courage …
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For Immediate Release February 28, 2023 MEDIA NOTE Joint Statement on Advancing the U.S.-Mongolia Economic Partnership The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Mongolia on the occasion of the 4th U.S.-Mongolia Economic Policy Dialogue. Begin Text: To strengthen further the U.S.-Mongolia Strategic Partnership and …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN February 20, 2023 On Mongolian Lunar New Year To all those observing Tsagaan Sar, the Mongolian Lunar New Year, I wish you good health, peace, and good fortune. The United States is proud to count Mongolia as a …
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February 8, 2023 (Ulaanbaatar) – Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya visited Mongolia February 5-8 and met with Parliament Speaker G. Zandanshatar, Minister of Foreign Affairs B. Battsetseg, Independent Authority Against Corruption Chief Commissioner Z. Dashdavaa, Minister of Justice and Home Affairs Kh. Nyambaatar, and National Security Council …
Read More» January 31, Ulaanbaatar – The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing $100,000 through the Mongolia Red Cross Society to respond to the dzud, by providing cash grants to vulnerable Mongolian herder households. The United States is carefully monitoring the impacts of the extreme cold and dzud impacts on …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson MEDIA NOTE Strengthening U.S. Open Skies Civil Aviation Partnerships On January 24 in Washington, D.C., Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs Richard T. Yoneoka and Mongolian State Secretary of the Ministry of Road and Transport Development Batbold Sandagdorj signed a Memorandum of …
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January 24, 2023 (Ulaanbaatar) – U.S. Ambassador Richard Buangan addressed the January Monthly Meeting of AmCham Mongolia today to discuss Mongolia’s third neighbor policy and investment climate, alongside Member of Parliament D. Tsogtbaatar and Chairperson of the Board of AmCham Mongolia, Gary Biondo. Ambassador Buangan reflected on U.S. engagements in Mongolia in 2022, bluntly noting …
Read More» Mongolia Participates Virtually in the 2023 Indo-Pacific Business Forum January 12, 2023 (Ulaanbaatar) – Mongolian government officials and members of the American Chamber of Mongolia, joined by U.S. Ambassador Richard L. Buangan, participated virtually in the fifth Indo-Pacific Business Forum, January 12, 2023. The Indo-Pacific Business Forum (IPBF) is the premier public-private U.S. government event to promote trade, investment and …
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United States and Mongolia Convene Second Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership Bilateral Dialogue December 16, 2022 (Ulaanbaatar) – United States and Mongolian government officials and civil society representatives held a dialogue today to discuss past accomplishments and future plans under the United States-Mongolia Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership, signed in April 2020. The dialogue centered …
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On December 9, the United States provided specialized inspection equipment to Mongolia’s General Authority for Border Protection and General Customs Administration for use in examination of vehicles and cargo arriving in Mongolia at official ports of entry. The inspection equipment is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau for International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN) …
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From 07 November to 11 November the Civil Military Support Element (CMSE) conducted an Advanced Medical First Responder (AMFR) Course with Mongolian Local Emergency Management Agency (LEMA) in Chinggis City, Khentii Province. The training was conducted in order to improve the LEMA unit’s ability to provide prehospital trauma, life support, and improve interoperability between LEMA …
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November 21, 2022, Ulaanbaatar – The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), launched a three-year, MNT 7.2 billion ($2.1 million) project to help Mongolian communities prepare for and effectively respond to natural disasters, with a particular focus on adjusting to the effects of climate change. USAID’s Climate Resilient Communities project, …
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Ulaanbaatar — The new U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Mongolia, Richard L. Buangan, presented his letter of credence to Mongolian President U. Khurelsukh at the Government House on November 17, marking the official start of his diplomatic mission to Mongolia. Ambassador Buangan is the thirteenth U.S. ambassador assigned to Mongolia since the U.S. diplomatic …
Read More» National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with the Secretary of the Mongolian National Security Council Jadamba Enkhbayar at the White House. Mr. Sullivan highlighted the strong growth in the United States-Mongolia Strategic Partnership and the U.S. commitment to enhance cooperation, including on economic, climate, and defense issues as Mongolia’s third neighbor. The two held …
Read More» In pursuit of their joint interests and shared values, Japan, Mongolia, and the United States held a trilateral meeting on October 28, 2022, in Tokyo. The three sides discussed a wide range of regional security challenges, economic issues, and areas for cooperation. The three sides reaffirmed their commitment to strong ties with each other, and …
Read More» The Consular Section recently opened over 10,000 Nonimmigrant visa interview slots for the first half of 2023, including over 6,000 slots for B1/B2 visas. You can schedule your interview appointment, or reschedule an existing appointment for an earlier interview time, by following the instructions on the following website: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/mn/mn-niv-appointmentschedule.asp . Please note that you may only …
Read More» Every year, the Department of State administers the Diversity Visa Program for applicants from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States. For the year 2024, up to 55,000 Diversity Visas (DVs) will be available worldwide. There is no cost to register for this program. The online registration period for the Diversity …
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After a more than two-year absence due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, 27 Peace Corps trainees arrived in Mongolia on October 18, 2022. They will complete 14 weeks of pre-service training (PST) before being sworn in as Peace Corps Volunteers. During PST, trainees will participate in an intensive program focused on the development of a …
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In partnership with the Mongol Ecology Center and Spirit of America, a U.S. Army Civil Affairs Team supported the “Rally for Rangers” event, a cross-country journey aimed to benefit the Mongolian Park Rangers from Aug. 16-26, 2022. The rally consisted of a 2,000-kilometer motorcycle ride from Dalanzadgad to Ulaan-Uul, Mongolia. Over the course of 11 …
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U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar and the Mongolian Judges’ Association are honored to present U.S. Federal Judge James Wynn, who is visiting Mongolia to share his experience communicating with the public about legal proceedings and best practices in judicial transparency and independence. This program is a joint effort of the governments of the United States and Mongolia to promote constructive …
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The Wildlife Conservation Society led a training on ‘Leading Performance Improvement in Countering Wildlife Trafficking’ September 21-22 in partnership with the Mongolian Crime Prevention and Coordination Council and the Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs. Funding was provided by the US Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). The training …
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Experts from the Wisconsin Project on Nuclear Arms Control delivered a workshop September 22-23 for over 40 government, law enforcement, and industry representatives in use of the Risk Report database, the leading source of unclassified information on companies around the world linked to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and related sanctions evasion. The …
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September 21, 2022 – U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia Michael Klecheski announced the U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing an additional $3 million (MNT 8.5 billion) to further strengthen the United States-Mongolia partnership to meet shared development goals. USAID funds will support the Mongolia Energy Governance (MEG) activity launched …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 12, 2022 By Victoria Granado Alaska National Guard Public Affairs Gobi Wolf 2022 participants exchange knowledge and training from around the world BAYANKHONGOR, Mongolia – For six days, military service members and first responders from countries spanning the globe trained in disaster relief and humanitarian assistance during Gobi Wolf 2022 …
Read More» For Immediate Release September 9, 2022 PRESS RELEASE Mongolia to Receive $2 Million as part of New Commitments from the United States to Respond to the Global Food Crisis Mongolia is one of 47 countries and regional organizations receiving funding to save lives through emergency interventions and mitigate further increases in poverty, hunger, and malnutrition …
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Ulaanbaatar – A delegation of the U.S. Congress visited Mongolia September 6-7 to meet with their Mongolian counterparts and review U.S. military cooperation activities, including efforts to support Mongolian engagement in UN Peacekeeping Operations (PKO). During the visit, the delegation met with Chief of the General Staff of the Mongolian Armed Forces Lieutenant General D. …
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MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 25, 2022 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Mongolia on the occasion of the United States-Mongolia Annual Bilateral Consultations. Begin Text To further strengthen the Mongolia-United States Strategic Partnership, representatives of Mongolia and the United States held the 15th Annual Bilateral …
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For Immediate Release August 25, 2022 Contact: 202-521-3880 Email: press@mcc.gov The United States Government’s MCC and the Government of Mongolia Break Ground on Water Recycling Plant in Ulaanbaatar ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (August 25, 2022) — The President of Mongolia Ukhnaa Khurelsukh was joined today by the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s (MCC) Acting Vice President of Compact …
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Ulaanbaatar — A U.S. Army Civil Affairs team from the U.S. Embassy, in partnership with the Mongolian NGO Steppe and Hoof and The Asia Foundation, conducted a medical and veterinary outreach program in Bulgan province July 24-28. The program included classes on first aid and veterinary care for livestock for nomadic herders. A U.S. Army …
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The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the World Health Organization (WHO), handed over IT and medical equipment to Mongolia’s Ministry of Health’s National Center for Mental Health. The assistance, which will be distributed to psychological counseling units in nine district health centers in Ulaanbaatar, will help strengthen the …
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Rescuers from the Khuvsgul Province Local Emergency Management Agency (LEMA) and a U.S. Army Civil Affairs team participated in a week-long medical engagement and exchange focused on water-related injuries and water rescue techniques in Murun, Mongolia from June 20 – 24, 2022. The engagement centered on lifesaving skills, consisting of in-depth and practical exercises with …
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Ulaanbaatar, July 2, 2022 – A delegation of U.S. Congressional staff, led by Mark Iozzi, National Security Advisor, Office of Majority Leader Hoyer visited Mongolia from June 29 to July 2. The delegation, which consisted of four staff, met with Mongolian government officials and parliament to discuss democratic processes, the impact of COVID-19, regional influence, …
Read More» Economic crimes advisors from The United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Technical Assistance delivered a series of workshops June 21-28 on forensic accounting and indirect methods of proof to analysts and investigators from MongolBank’s Financial Information Unit, the General Department of Taxation, the National Police Agency, the General Intelligence Agency, and the Independent Authority Against …
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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia — The United States is pleased to announce that the U.S. donation of 302,400 pediatric doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Mongolia. These doses were delivered through COVAX and came directly from the Pfizer manufacturing plant in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This donation brings the total number of COVID vaccine doses donated by the United …
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The Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command have announced their participation in Exercise KHAAN QUEST 2022, scheduled to take place at the Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, June 6-17, 2022. Khaan Quest 2022 is a regularly scheduled, multinational exercise co-sponsored by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and hosted annually by the Mongolian Armed Forces. KQ22 …
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On January 27, 1987, the U.S. and Mongolia established diplomatic relations, and we’re celebrating the 35th anniversary of this strong cooperation this year through the American Days! Over the two weeks of the American Days through June 15-30, the U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar will host a series of cultural and educational events that embody our two …
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The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), launched the five-year, $12-million Mongolia Energy Governance activity that will provide access to reliable electricity and facilitate sustainable and inclusive economic growth. USAID Mission Director for the Philippines, Pacific Islands and Mongolia Ryan Washburn formally launched the program during his inaugural visit to …
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[Ulaanbaatar, March 22, 2022] – As part of the celebration of World Water Day, the Ministry of Nature, Environment and Tourism, Water Agency, the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST), the Millennium Challenge Account – Mongolia, and other public and private sector and NGOs have co-organized the XVI student academic conference on “Water …
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For Immediate Release January 27, 2022 PRESS RELEASE Renewed Fulbright Program Agreement Opens Opportunity to More Mongolians Ulaanbaatar — On January 27, the United States and Mongolia reaffirmed their shared commitment to providing high quality educational opportunities for Mongolian students and to building lasting linkages between U.S. and Mongolian institutions by signing the renewed Bi-national …
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This year is marking the 75th anniversary of the Fulbright Program and throughout 2021, U.S. Embassies, Fulbright commissions, universities, and other Fulbright partners and supporters celebrated the anniversary through variety of activities all around the world. The Fulbright Program’s success is based on a sustained commitment to international bilateral partnerships and shared priorities. Led by …
Read More» Beginning December 20, 2021, nonimmigrant visa applicants who wish to renew their visas may be eligible to apply for a U.S. visa without appearing at the U.S. Embassy in Mongolia for an interview. To qualify, applicants must meet the requirements described here. Nonimmigrant visas issued for the following purposes of travel may not be renewed through …
Read More» ULAANBAATAR, December 7, 2021 – This year marks the 60th anniversary of the United States Peace Corps, and the 30th anniversary of Peace Corps service in Mongolia. As the anniversary year draws to a close, Peace Corps Mongolia is pleased to host U.S. Ambassador Michael Klecheski and former Foreign Minister Ts. Gombosuren, an instrumental partner …
Read More» For Immediate Release December 9, 2021 Contact: 202-521-3880 Email: press@mcc.gov WASHINGTON (Dec. 9, 2021) – The Millennium Challenge Corporation hosted senior government leaders from Mongolia, Niger, and Senegal to discuss how democracies are working in partnership to deliver development results. Watch the full event and read highlights from the discussion below with leaders from three countries that …
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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – November 19, 2021 – United States and Mongolian government officials and civil society organizations held a virtual bilateral dialogue today to share accomplishments and discuss progress and challenges toward achieving objectives and completing activities under the United States-Mongolia Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership, signed in April 2020. The dialogue centered on the …
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Press Release October 08, 2021 For Immediate Release MCC awards the winners of the Mongolian “Water Stories” film competition Ulaanbaatar (October 8, 2021) The Mongolian Film Institute and the U.S. government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) announced the winners of the “Water Stories” film competition, which focused on the importance of water for Ulaanbaatar. The …
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Press Release October 06, 2021 For Immediate Release Mongolia Receives 899,730 Additional Pfizer Vaccine Doses Donated by the United States through COVAX Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia — The United States is delighted to announce that the U.S. donation of 899,730 more Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses has arrived in Mongolia. These doses were delivered through COVAX and came …
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Press Release September 27, 2021 For Immediate Release United States and Mongolia Successfully Conduct Khangai-21 Disaster Response Exercise Arkhangai province, Mongolia — From September 14-23, the Civil Military Support Element of the U.S. Embassy partnered with the National Emergency Management Agency of Mongolia to organize the Khangai-21 Disaster Response Exercise in Arkhangai Province. Working …
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Press Release September 16, 2021 For Immediate Release American Corner Opens in Darkhan Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia — The United States is proud to open a new American Culture and Information Center, or simply American Corner, in Darkhan city Youth Development Center. During the opening ceremony, U.S. Ambassador Michael Klecheski praised the partnership with the Darkhan-Uul …
Read More» For Immediate Release September 9, 2021 United States Provides Additional $3.7 Million (10.5 Billion MNT) for Urgent COVID-19 Assistance in Mongolia Today, the United States—through the United States Agency for International Development—announced $3.7 million (10.5 billion MNT) in additional urgent COVID-19 assistance for Mongolia. This assistance will provide life-saving medicine, testing kits, urgent medical …
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PRESS RELEASE Working with Local Partners, the United States Begins Construction on Eighth U.S.-funded Kindergarten Since 2016, the Civil-Military Support Element of the U.S. Embassy in Mongolia has opened six kindergartens nationwide to promote a safe learning environment for children. 27 August 2021 – The U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia, Defense Attaché, and Civil-Military Support Element (CMSE) …
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Press Release September 9, 2021 For Immediate Release United States Provides 50 Ventilator Test Lungs for the Treatment of Severely Ill Patients Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia — The United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), provided 50 ventilator test lungs for training medical personnel and ventilator calibration to support the Government of …
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Press Release September 8, 2021 For Immediate Release Mongolia Receives 188,370 Pfizer Vaccine Doses Donated by the United States through COVAX Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia — The United States is delighted to announce that the U.S. donation of 188,370 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses has arrived in Mongolia. These doses were delivered through COVAX and came directly from …
Read More» For Immediate Release August 20, 2021 Contact: 202-521-3880 Email: press@mcc.gov MCC and Mongolia Break Ground on $93 Million Infrastructure Investment WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 20, 2021) – The Government of Mongolia and the U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) broke ground today on a $93 million Advanced Water Purification Plant (AWPP) in Mongolia’s capital city of …
Read More» Press Release United States Provides an Additional $250,000 (700 million MNT) to Combat COVID-19 in Mongolia Ulaanbaatar, August 2, 2021 — The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has committed an additional $250,000 (700 million MNT) to support the Government of Mongolia’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The additional funding will …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release READOUT July 25, 2021 Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Visit to Mongolia The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met Speaker of the Mongolian Parliament Zandanshatar, Foreign Minister Battsetseg, and Deputy Foreign Minister Munkhjin during her visit to Ulaanbaatar …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Antony J. Blinken July 9, 2021 On behalf of the United States, I extend my best wishes to the people of Mongolia on the 100th anniversary of Mongolia’s independence and the start of the 2021 Naadam festival. As strategic partners and …
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Ulaanbaatar, June 24, 2021 – Deputy Foreign Minister Munkhjin Batsumber presented the Order of the Polar Star, the highest state honor Mongolia confers to foreign citizens, to Kim Mansaray, Country Director of Peace Corps Mongolia. Ms. Mansaray is the first Country Director to receive this distinction in Peace Corps Mongolia’s thirty-year history. Through a presidential …
Read More» Press Release Ulaanbaatar, June 24, 2021 — The United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has committed an additional $250,000 (700 million MNT) to support the Government of Mongolia’s efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Through its implementing partner, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), USAID will support the Mongolian Ministry …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE In February, President Biden signed a Presidential Memorandum directing all U.S. government departments and agencies engaged abroad to ensure that U.S. diplomacy and foreign assistance promote and protect the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) persons around the world. The struggle to end violence, discrimination, criminalization, and stigma against LGBTQI+ …
Read More» PRESS RELEASE Ulaanbaatar, May 4, 2021 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) today organized a discussion with members of Mongolia’s Parliament, or State Great Khural, on ways to increase citizen engagement in the political process. The event is the latest in a series of workshops on legislative transparency taking place under USAID’s Strengthening …
Read More» Ulaanbaatar, April 13, 2021 — The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Senior Development Advisor Gary Robbins announced today the launch of a $450,000 (Tugrik 1.3 billion) USAID program to support the Government of Mongolia’s COVID-19 response. Through its Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) project, USAID, in partnership with FHI 360 and the …
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For Immediate Release April 5, 2021 Contact: 202-521-3880 Email: press@mcc.gov MCC Mongolia Water Compact Starts 5-Year Timeline with Entry Into Force WASHINGTON, D.C., April 5, 2021 – Today, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a U.S. Government agency, and the Government of Mongolia celebrated the launch of the $350 million Mongolia Water Compact . The partnership between MCC and the …
Read More» On World Water Day, the Embassy of the United States in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) are launching a video series to illustrate the impact of the MCC-MONGOLIA Compact on the quality of water in Ulaanbaatar, which will improve human health, the environment, and sustainable economic growth. Climate change and urbanization, among …
Read More» Ulaanbaatar, March 12, 2021 The U.S. Embassy hosted a discussion on an independent comprehensive study funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on Mongolia’s cashmere sector. While Mongolia accounts for approximately 40 percent of the world’s cashmere production, nearly all of that (94 percent) is exported, in either raw or minimally processed form. …
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For Immediate Release March 5, 2021 PRESS RELEASE U.S. Embassy Civil-Military Support Element Donates PPE for Frontline Workers On March 5, 2021, U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Gregory May and the Civil-Military Support Element (CMSE) handed over a donation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Rapid Antigen Test Kits to the Deputy Minister of Health Dr. M. Battuvshin. “As a strategic …
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For Immediate Release February 5, 2021 PRESS RELEASE In 2021, the U.S. Department of State’s flagship international exchange program, the Fulbright Program, is celebrating its 75th anniversary with the theme “Impact: 75 Years of Global Actions, Opportunities, and Connections” with virtual and in-person activities and events worldwide and in Mongolia to showcase the program’s positive …
Read More» January 14, 2021 – The United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), signed a MNT 8.5 billion ($3.0 million) expansion of the bilateral agreement with the Ministry of Finance of Mongolia to promote good economic governance; reliable, efficient and affordable energy; and sustainable, private sector-led growth in Mongolia. These new funds …
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Press Release January 12, 2021 The U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar New U.S. Assistance to Protect Vulnerable Communities from Dzuds and Other Disasters USAID assistance is boosting the capacity of Mongolian government partners and communities to prepare for and respond to the negative impacts of natural disasters. January 12, 2021, Ulaanbaatar – The U.S. government, through …
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Virtual Celebration of the Anniversary of the Fulbright Program Funded by the Government of Mongolia Connects Fulbrighters and Reaches an Audience of Thousands On December 19, 2020, the Embassy of the United States in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and the Ministry of Education and Science virtually celebrated the 10th anniversary of the agreement establishing the Fulbright Foreign …
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For Immediate Release December 15, 2020 PRESS RELEASE 10th Anniversary of Fulbright Student Program funded by the Government of Mongolia The Embassy of the United States in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and the Mongolia Ministry of Education and Science are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the agreement establishing the Fulbright Foreign Student Program funded by the Government of Mongolia. The Fulbright Program creates connections …
Read More» The Embassy of the United States in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and the Ministry of Education and Science are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the agreement establishing the Fulbright Foreign Student Program funded by the Government of Mongolia. The Fulbright Program creates connections in a complex and changing world. Led by the United States government in partnership …
Read More» For Immediate Release U.S.-Mongolia CPC Partnership Launched on October 27, 2020 In an October 27 ceremony, senior U.S. and Mongolian officials jointly launched the U.S.-Mongolia Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership, which was signed in Ulaanbaatar on April 2, 2020. Implementation of this historic partnership will strengthen the efforts of the Mongolian government and civil …
Read More» For Immediate Release September 14, 2020 MEDIA NOTE Annual Bilateral Consultation with Mongolia U.S. Department of State Assistant Secretary for East Asia and Pacific Affairs David R. Stilwell and Mongolia State Secretary Ankhbayar led the 2020 Annual Bilateral Consultation (ABC) on September 14. This meeting represents the first ABC since the announcement of the …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JULY 7, 2020 The United States has long been the destination of choice for international students, and we are pleased that many international students who had planned to study this fall in the United States may still have the opportunity to do so. The Department of Homeland Security has announced its plan for …
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PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 8, 2020 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes to the people of Mongolia on the opening of the Naadam festival on July 11. As strategic partners and Third Neighbors, the United States and Mongolia enjoy a strong partnership bound by common interests, …
Read More» On Monday, June 22, President Trump signed a proclamation suspending entry into the United States of certain immigrants and nonimmigrants who present a risk to the U.S. labor market following the coronavirus outbreak. Effective immediately, the proclamation extends the suspension of entry for certain immigrants (Presidential Proclamation 10014) through December 31, 2020. The new restrictions imposed by the …
Read More» For Immediate Release June 3, 2020 IRI in Mongolia: Burt-Ujin Bayarsaikhan, phone: 9584-4152, email: Burtujin@iri.org New U.S. Government Project to Strengthen Women and Youth Engagement in Mongolia Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – The U.S. government today announced the launch of the Strengthening Women and Youth Engagement in the Electoral and Political Processes in Mongolia project …
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May 1, 2020 – The U.S. government today announced the MNT8.3 billion ($3 million) expansion of the bilateral assistance agreement between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Mongolia’s Ministry of Finance to continue projects and implement new programs that support good governance and strengthen the role of civil society in achieving Mongolia’s …
Read More» Millennium Challenge Account – Mongolia Communications Team E-mail: press@mca-mongolia.gov.mn Tel: +976 77111710 (ext: 571, 572) 22th of April, 2020 WEBSITE OF THE MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE ACCOUNT – MONGOLIA LAUNCHED [ http://mca-mongolia.gov.mn/ ] Ulaanbaatar, April 22, 2020 – “Millennium Challenge Account – Mongolia” launched its official website on April 20, 2020 [ http://mca-mongolia.gov.mn/ ]. Millennium Challenge Account – Mongolia (MCA …
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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, April 2, 2020 – U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia Michael Klecheski and Senior Mongolian Officials, including Minister of Justice and Home Affairs Nyamdorj Ts., Minister of Labor and Social Protection Chinzorig S., and Prosecutor General Jargalsaikhan B., today signed a historic partnership to combat child sex trafficking and forced child labor in Mongolia. Implementation …
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Ulaanbaatar, March 24, 2020 — The U.S. Embassy in Mongolia announced today that the U.S. Government has committed more than MNT3.3 billion ($1.2 million) to support the Government of Mongolia in its response to COVID-19 in the country. The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), will collaborate with the Mongolian Ministry …
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The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. …
Read More» Press Release March 05, 2020 – The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), today formally launched a five-year, MNT 41.3 billion ($15 million) Business Excellence for Sustainability and Transparency (BEST) project to help grow and diversify Mongolia’s economy by increasing lending to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and improving economic …
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U.S. Government Launches New Project to Support Mongolia’s Small and Medium Enterprises December 11, 2019 – The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), announced the launch of a five-year, MNT40.7 billion ($15 million) project that will enable Mongolia’s small and medium enterprises to contribute more actively to the country’s economy. USAID’s …
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Press Release 2019.11.15 Point of Contact: B. Batgerel, Mongolian Film Institute B. Erdenetsetseg, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar Phone: 8808-6048, 9905-0750, 7007-6045 Email: batgerel@mfi.mn ; paspress@usembassy.mn Address: U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar, …
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Press Release November 13, 2019 Millennium Challenge Corporation Officials visit Mongolia Ulaanbaatar, November 13, 2019 – A delegation from the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) led by Vice President of Compact Operations Anthony Welcher, visited Mongolia from November 10 to November 13, 2019 to observe the progress of the Mongolia Water Compact. During the visit, …
Read More» Public Affairs Section U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar paspress@usembassy.mn 7007-6001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2019 Additional U.S. Government Assistance to Advance Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in Mongolia October 10, 2019 – The U.S. government today announced the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of Finance of Mongolia signed a MNT 17 billion …
Read More» ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia, August 27, 2019 – A Mongolian delegation headed by Deputy Minister for Construction and Urban Development of Mongolia, Munkhbaatar Begjzav, visited with U.S. experts from August 3 to August 19, within the framework of Downstream Wells Activity project, a key component of $350 million MCC Mongolia Water Compact. The Compact aims to increase …
Read More» Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, August 30, 2019 – Top officials from the United States and Mongolia held a series of meetings this week to negotiate the terms of a Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership, a multi-year plan to address child sex trafficking and forced child labor in Mongolia. If developed jointly by the two governments over the …
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The American Hip Hop Program Next Level is Coming to Mongolia From September 16 – 28, 2019! Next Level is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State, the Institute for the Arts and Humanities at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Meridian International Center. Its mission is to use hip hop …
Read More» U.S. Embassy, Ulaanbaatar Public Affairs Section paspress@usembassy.mn , 7007-6249 August 8, 2019 For Immediate Release U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper paid an official visit to Mongolia on August 7 – 8, 2019. His visit to Mongolia was part of his first international trip since being sworn in as the Secretary of Defense on …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Official For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE July 31, 2019 Declaration on the Strategic Partnership between the United States of America and Mongolia The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Mongolia on the occasion of the …
Read More» UNITED STATES INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE CAMP H.M. SMITH, HAWAII 96861 (808) 477-1341 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jun 14, 2019 U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander, Admiral Phil Davidson makes Visit to Mongolia Admiral Philip S. Davidson, the Commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), arrived in Mongolia on Thursday, June 13. While in Mongolia, Admiral Davidson …
Read More» Public Affairs Section U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar pao@usembassy.mn 7007-6001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2019 Mongolia and U.S. Announce Their Participation in Khaan Quest 2019 The Mongolian Armed Forces and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command have announced their participation in Exercise Khaan Quest 2019, scheduled to be held at the Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia from June …
Read More» Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 29, 2019 On Friday, April 26, 2019, representatives of the United States and Mongolia met for the 13th Annual Bilateral Consultations at the Department of State in Washington, DC. This year’s consultations were the first held under the auspices of the U.S.-Mongolia Expanded Comprehensive Partnership, announced …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE April 25, 2019 U.S. and Mongolia Hold Bilateral Consular Engagement Deputy Assistant Secretary for Visa Services Edward Ramotowski hosted a bilateral consular discussion with the Government of Mongolia, represented by State Secretary D. Davaasuren and Director General of the Department of Consular …
Read More» 04/24/2019 Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States-Mongolia Trade and Investment Council, established pursuant to the 2004 United States-Mongolia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA), convened in Washington, D.C., to discuss opportunities for promoting and expanding bilateral trade and investment. The meeting was co-chaired by Terrence J. McCartin, Acting Assistant U.S. Trade Representative, and Damdinsuren Davaasuren, State …
Read More» URGENT Media Note April 9, 2019 Aberdeen – Rock Brass Band from the United States to Mongolia Next Month, will be Giving Pre-Arrival Online Interviews The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Education, and Cultural Affairs in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar is bringing a special American Music Abroad (AMA) music diplomacy program …
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 17, 2018 President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts President Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key positions in his Administration: David Stilwell of Hawaii, to be an …
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Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and Mongolian Prime Minister Ukhnaa Khurelsukh sign a Joint Declaration recognizing the new $350 million MCC Mongolia Water Compact on September 20, 2018. WASHINGTON, D.C., September 20, 2018 – Secretary of State and Chairman of the Board of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Michael R. Pompeo and Mongolian Prime Minister …
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Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 20, 2018 Mongolia and the United States have committed to pursue and implement this roadmap for the benefit of the peoples of Mongolia and the United States in the following ways: Global trade Mongolia and the United States remain committed to implementing their obligations under the …
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Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 20, 2018 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Mongolia on the occasion of the official visit of Mongolian Prime Minister Khurelsukh to the United States of America: The United States and Mongolia, recognizing that …
Read More» Press Statement White House Septermber 19, 2018 Vice President Mike Pence met today with Prime Minister Ukhnaa Khurelsukh of Mongolia to reiterate the strong bilateral relationship between Mongolia and the United States. The two leaders discussed their newly expanded comprehensive partnership and the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation’s $350 million compact with Mongolia. The Vice President …
Read More» Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC September 15, 2018 On this International Day of Democracy, the United States reaffirms its unwavering belief in democracy as the form of government with the greatest capacity to advance peace, prosperity, and security, and to safeguard the universal human rights, fundamental freedoms, and dignity of every person. …
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September 17, 2018 For immediate release U.S. Congressional Delegation Official Visit to Mongolia A delegation of five Representatives of the Congress of the United States is visiting Mongolia from September 16 to September 18. The bipartisan delegation is led by Representative Ted Yoho from Florida, Chair of the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE May 22, 2018 Joint Statement of the Second U.S.-Mongolia Economic Policy Dialogue The text of the following statement was issued by the Governments of the United States and Mongolia following the second meeting of the U.S.-Mongolia Economic Policy Dialogue on May 22, …
Read More» Mongolia, Japan, and the United States held a trilateral meeting in Tokyo on April 26, 2018. The participants reaffirmed the importance of the Japan-Mongolia-U.S. trilateral meeting as an important mechanism for the exchange of views on regional and multilateral cooperation and on mutually beneficial economic development. During the meeting, the United States and Japan detailed …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2018 Press Release: Ambassador Haley on the Release of the Annual Human Rights Report Today, the State Department released its 2017 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. This annual report evaluates the human rights records of 199 countries and territories. It provides an opportunity to highlight the nature, scope, and severity …
Read More» Press Release U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar March 7, 2018 Development of the Millennium Challenge Corporation Investment Continues to Move Forward ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA, March 6, 2018 – A delegation from the U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), led by MCC’s Acting Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Nash, visited Mongolia this week to meet with Prime Minister Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh …
Read More» For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE February 26, 2018 Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs Randall Schriver to meet Minister of Defense N. Enkhbold, present Reciprocal Health Care Agreement Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs Randall Schriver will visit Mongolia February 28-March 2 to meet with Minister of …
Read More» For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE January 30, 2018 Air Quality Workshop On Wednesday, January 31, 2018, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar will host an Air Quality Workshop at the American Corner, located inside the Ulaanbaatar Central Public Library. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., Manuel P. Micaller and National Center for Public Health Director …
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U.S. Embassy, Ulaanbaatar MEDIA NOTE For Immediate Release January 20, 2018 U.S.-Mongolia Annual Bilateral Consultations in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia On Saturday, January 20, 2018, the United States and Mongolia met for bilateral consultations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. These talks are an important opportunity to review the bilateral relationship between the United …
Read More» 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 …
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For Immediate Release December 6, 2017 Phone: 7007-6001 paspress@usembassy.mn Millennium Challenge Corporation Regional Deputy Vice President Visits Mongolia, Meets with Senior Government Officials on MCC Compact Development Progress ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA, December 6, 2017 – Millennium Challenge Corporation’s (MCC) Regional Deputy Vice President Fatema Z. Sumar visited Mongolia this week to meet …
Read More» Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC November 22, 2017 In observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (IDEVAW) on November 25 and the accompanying 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the United States reaffirms its commitment to defending the rights of women and girls to …
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On November 10, U.S. Ambassador Jennifer Zimdahl Galt will depart Mongolia after more than two years of service. Since arriving in 2015, the Ambassador has actively engaged with all segments of Mongolian government and society, and commemorated several important anniversaries, including the year-long celebration of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States …
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U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar Public Affairs Section paspress@usembassy.mn Phone: 7007-6001 For Immediate Release October 19, 2017 U.S. Ambassador Galt Opens New U.S.-funded Kindergarten in Zamiin-Uud On October 19 at 12:00 in Zamiin-Uud U.S. Ambassador Jennifer Zimdahl Galt joined State Secretary of Ministry of Education, J. Bolormaa; Dornogovi Provincial Governor, T. Enkhtuvshin; Zamiin-Uud Town Governor, Aldarbayar; and …
Read More» U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar Public Affairs Office For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE Invitation to Cover the Ribbon-Cutting of New U.S.-funded Kindergarten in Zamiin-Uud on Thursday, October 19 at 12:00 pm The U.S. Embassy cordially invites you to cover a ribbon cutting event for a modern, state-of-the-art new kindergarten in Zamiin-Uud on October 19 at 12:00. …
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U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar Public Affairs Office For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE Chance to Interview American Film Showcase Speakers Stacey Ferreira and Tony Gerber during the 9th Annual Ulaanbaatar International Film Festival The U.S. Embassy cordially invites you to cover the 9th Annual Ulaanbaatar International Film Festival (UBIFF) – Focus Country: U.S., which will feature …
Read More» U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar Public Affairs Section paspress@usembassy.mn Phone: 7007-6001 For Immediate Release October 6, 2017 American Film Showcase Joins the 9th Annual Ulaanbaatar International Film Festival Special Envoys: Stacey Ferreira (Entrepreneur); Tony Gerber (Filmmaker); UBIFF: October 10-15, 2017 In celebration of the 9th Annual Ulaanbaatar International Film Festival (UBIFF), and in honor of the …
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U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia Jennifer Zimdahl Galt today marked the opening of a U.S.-funded kindergarten in Bayanzurkh District 24 of Ulaanbaatar, joining Minister of Education, Culture, Science, and Sports (MECSS), Mr. G. Chuluunbaatar. According to recent reports by the World Bank and UNICEF, there are thousands of children across Mongolia, representing 20-30 percent of those …
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National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Denali National Park and Preserve P.O. Box 9 Denali Park, AK 99755 907.683.9532 phone www.nps.gov/dena Release Date: August 31, 2017 Contact: Katherine Belcher, katherine_belcher@nps.gov , 907.683.9583 Denali Signs Sister Park Agreement with Mongolia’s Otgontenger Strictly Protected Area DENALI PARK, Alaska – On August 25, 2017, Jennifer Zimdahl …
Read More» 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, …
Read More» Ulaanbaatar, June 9, 2017 — The Asia Foundation, in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs, announced the start of a new project today entitled “Improving Victim-Centered Investigations and Prosecutions of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Cases in Mongolia.” This project will be implemented for two years in close partnership and coordination with the …
Read More» EVENT: Opening ceremony of “Improving Victim-Centered Investigations and Prosecutions of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Cases in Mongolia” project. The project will be implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs and The Asia Foundation. WHEN: June 9, 2017 at 11:00 am WHERE: Best Western Premier Tuushin Hotel, 5th Floor – Soyombo Hall …
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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 …
Read More» 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 …
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[Ulaanbaatar, May 10, 2017] – A delegation from the U.S. government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) led by Fatema Z. Sumar, Regional Deputy Vice President for Europe, Asia, the Pacific, and Latin America, visited Mongolia this week to discuss progress in developing an MCC compact with the government of Mongolia to prepare for approval in 2018. …
Read More» (May 3, 2017—Ulaanbaatar) The International Republican Institute formally opened a May 2-5 conference for emerging leaders from Mongolia, Burma, Bhutan, and Kyrgyzstan. While in Ulaanbaatar, participants will have the opportunity to discuss democratic transitions, network with peers, and refine their advocacy skills. The conference is part of the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Leaders …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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, …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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. …
Read More» 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 …
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Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC September 15, 2016 On the International Day of Democracy, we remember that freedom and democracy remain the greatest safeguards to peace, security, and prosperity worldwide. More and more people around the world today are calling for representative governance that is rooted in the will of the …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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. …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
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The U.S. Department of State, in partnership with FHI 360 and the University of Pennsylvania, has released a new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) for budding entrepreneurs around the world to obtain the English skills needed to work in an international arena. The English for Business and Entrepreneurship MOOC is currently open for enrollment and will begin on May 15. By …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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, …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
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Ambassador Jennifer Zimdahl Galt met with President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj and presented her credentials as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Mongolia. The credentialing ceremony took place on October 5, 2015 at Government House in Ulaanbaatar. U.S. President Barack Obama nominated Ambassador Galt on May 7, 2015, and the U.S. Senate …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 .
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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, …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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, …
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