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President Battulga sends letter to his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Politics
Ulaanbaatar/MONTSAME/. President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga wrote a letter to President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier in sought for support for COVID-19 vaccine procurement.
In his letter, President Battulga remarked that the two
countries’ partnership and long-standing friendship and cooperation have been
growing in every possible field on the basis of our interests and common values
for democracy, world peace and security.
Highlighting the importance of active international
collaboration, unity, understanding and policy coordination in these times of
COVID-19 outbreak, the President expressed gratitude for Germany’s leadership
in the global effort for the development of COVID-19 vaccines.
In the letter, President Battulga also stated that the fact
that Mongolia has a small population scattered through a vast territory may be
an advantage in the battle with COVID-19, but protecting those who serve in the
frontlines, including medical staff, emergency, law enforcement and inspection
personnel, is a priority.
Therefore, President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga
requested from President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier special support for
Mongolia’s procurement of vaccines for citizens and those who work in high-risk
environments.
Source: president.mn
