Ulaanbaatar
Parliament Speaker receives German Ambassador
PoliticsUlaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Parliament Speaker M.Enkhbold receives Stefan Duppel, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany on February 2.
At the beginning of the meeting, the Parliament Speaker, M.Enkhbold remarked on the prospering cooperation of the two countries.“The people of Mongolia are grateful for Germany’s support on our society, economy and other sectors ever since the country made a transition to a new social structure" noted the Speaker.
“Cooperation on economy, trade and investment can be broadened, using the opportunities we have. We seek to introduce new advanced technologies from Germany as well as its substantial experiences, for instance in our mining industry. Increasing investment from Germany and bringing joint projects forward are the priorities of cooperation of Mongolia and Germany" he added.
Moreover, M.Enkhbold said “A large number of German-educated Mongolians are showing success in different fields and we must keep this practice. We have a willingness to increase the number of students to study engineering and technology in Germany. I hope the Ambassador will look into the matter”.
In turn, Stefan Duppel said “I am confident that the current active cooperation in the education sector will remain as we are making certain changes on the cooperation outline. We have successfully established the German-Mongolia Institute for Resources and Technology in Nalaikh, Ulaanbaatar. Mongolia is rich in natural resources, but the most important resource is its young people”.
“Negotiations on the Mongolian and German development policy are underway and a joint working group is currently working to implement co-projects and to reinforce the relationship between public and private entities. I am delighted to note that we are following expansionary policy when countries across the Europe are pursuing spending cuts" remarked the Ambassador.
“Around hundred German experts are working in the energy and environmental projects in Mongolia. I believe educating Mongolians in Germany and organizing professional trainings for them are essential. Inter-bank cooperation agreement was signed by Mongolia and Germany just last week" the German Ambassador said. Concluding the meeting, Ambassador Stefan Duppel expressed his confidence that mutually beneficial cooperation between Mongolia and German will further develop with success”.
