Ulaanbaatar
President Kh.Battulga meets President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Society
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin
Battulga today received delegates of the International Federation of Red Cross
and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) led by its President Francesco Rocca.
At the beginning of the meeting, President Battulga extended
congratulations on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the IFRC and the
80th anniversary of the Mongolian Red Cross Society (MRSC).
President Battulga expressed gratitude to the IFRC for its
continued humanitarian assistance provided to Mongolia through the MRSC in
times of disaster and had a discussion on close bilateral cooperation in
disaster risk reduction.
In particular, the sides exchanged views on issues regarding
the increasing frequency of earthquakes in Mongolia, as well as the risks of
dzud, flood, drought, and wildfire that are driven by climate change, and ways
to reduce the impact of these hazards. Mr. Rocca expressed his readiness to
continue the discussion at his meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister of
Mongolia and prioritize the President’s suggestions and proposals in future
cooperation.
Mr. Rocca also appreciated the adoption of the Law on the
Legal Status of the Mongolian Red Cross Society, saying that it was a model
legislation for the IFRC member countries.
Source: Office of the President of Mongolia
