Presidents of Mongolia and the United Arab Emirates Hold Meeting
Politics
Ulaanbaatar, November 29, 2023
/MONTSAME/. President
of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, who is on a working visit in the United Arab Emirates to attend the United Nations Climate Change
Conference – COP 28 met
with President of the
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on November 28, 2023, in Abu-Dhabi.
During the
meeting, the parties exchanged views on expanding the relations between
Mongolia and the United Arab Emirates in a wide range of areas.
H.E. President Khurelsukh,
congratulated on the upcoming 52nd anniversary of the establishment of the
United Arab Emirates. Noting the significance of not only the international
community but also each country’s contribution to overcoming global challenges
such as climate change, desertification, and food security President Khurelsukh
emphasized that effective cooperation in coordinating the initiatives and goals
of the two countries in these areas is vital.
The President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Muhammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan introduced the development program and goals of the country and expressed the eagerness to develop close and consistent relations with Mongolia and strengthen cooperation in numerous fields within the framework of the documents established on this day.
A Memorandum of
Understanding on Visa Exemption was Signed
Within the
framework of the meeting of the Heads of State of the two countries, the
following documents were established to strengthen the legal framework of
cooperation between Mongolia and the United Arab Emirates. These include:
-Memorandum of Understanding
between the Governments on the exemption from visa requirements for diplomatic,
official, and ordinary passport holders;
-Memorandum of Understanding
between the Cabinet Secretariat of Mongolia and the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs
of the UAE on the exchange of experience on government development and reforms;
-Memorandum of Understanding
on the establishment of a joint Cooperation Committee between the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United
Arab Emirates;
-Memorandum of Understanding
between the Institute of International Studies of the Mongolian Academy of
Sciences and the Emirates Policy Center of the UAE;
- Memorandum of
Understanding between the General Department of Education of Mongolia and the
Digital School of the United Arab Emirates on cooperation in e-learning
initiatives;
- Memorandum of
understanding between the Mongolian National Public Radio and Television and
the Abu Dhabi Media Office.
The parties noted that with the establishment of these documents, a legal framework for visa-free travel for citizens of the two countries will be formed, and cooperation between the two countries will further expand in the fields of trade, economy, food, agriculture, energy, mining, education, road transport and combating desertification. The two parties also agreed to establish mechanisms for dialogue between the two countries and hold regular meetings.