MFA Open Day brings a multi-cultural atmosphere to central square

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2017-05-31 11:09:27
“Mongolia has become a respected member of the international community, having established diplomatic relations with 186 countries around the world and joined 58 international organizations,” remarked Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Ts.Munkh-Orgil as he gave a speech at the Open Day of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Following the open day of the Ministry of Defense on May 29, Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs thus holds an open day event on the central square. The Foreign Ministry’s departments and foreign diplomatic missions in Ulaanbaatar are introducing their operations and services including visa procedures to the general public. Moreover, an exhibition featuring archival materials and old photographs relating to significant historic events is unveiled by foreign relations archive.
Founded in 1911 and primarily designated to secure the independence and territorial integrity of Mongolia through diplomatic channels, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs employs 142 personnel at its main office, with 45 diplomatic missions operating in 36 countries.
Minister Ts.Munkh-Orgil extended his gratitude to the generations of diplomats who contributed to affirming Mongolia’s sovereignty and progress over the years. He continued, “The current Cabinet is focusing on generating a favorable environment for social and economic development, facilitating trade and increasing investment”.
“Moreover, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working towards successful delivery of public service to Mongolian nationals living abroad and aiding them”, the Minister noted. At present, over 144 000 mongolians are living abroad, with the most people living in the Republic of Korea (37 thousand) and the US (25 thousand).
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