Ulaanbaatar
Mongolian Premier Oyun-Erdene Pays Courtesy Call on Pope Francis
Politics
Ulaanbaatar, September 2, 2023 /MONTSAME. The Prime Minister of Mongolia
Oyun-Erdene has paid a courtesy call on the Head of the Holy See Pope Francis,
who is on a State Visit to Mongolia.
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene expressed his pleasure to meet with Pope Francis during the State Visit, which will be marked in the history of the relations between Mongolia and the Holy See, that has a longstanding relationship spanning centuries.
The Premier also emphasized the importance of this historic visit in expanding relations and cooperation between the two countries in the fields of culture, education, science and humanitarianism. Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene said, "Mongolia is a landlocked country bordering with two neighbors with distinct governance, and is a democratic country that respects democracy, human rights, and religious freedom. The core of our foreign policy is world peace. I am confident that your State Visit to Mongolia will make a special contribution to the achievement of the common goal of world peace and tranquility."
This year marks the 31st anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the Holy Land, and PM Oyun-Erdene and Pope Francis discussed the possibilities of expanding bilateral cooperation by harmonizing efforts to overcome the challenges facing the world.
