Ulaanabaatar, May 7, 2025 /MONTSAME/. On May 6, 2025, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to Mongolia Corinne Pereira da Silva participated as a Guest Speaker at the “Ambassador’s Podium” Honorary Lecture, organized by the Mongolian Academy of Sciences.

The Mongolian Academy of Sciences has launched a series of honorary lectures aimed at expanding cooperation with diplomatic corps and consulates in Mongolia in science, technology, and innovation. This time, Corinne Pereira da Silva, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to Mongolia, delivered an honorary lecture titled "Sixty Years of Relations Between Mongolia and the French Republic."

In his opening remarks, President of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences and Academician Demberel Sambuu noted, “Mongolia and the French Republic have implemented numerous projects and programs in science and education. For instance, since 1994, the Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences has continiously collaborated with relevant These efforts have included regular assessments of seismic hazards and active fault studies in both urban and rural areas of Mongolia, as well as research on the country's geodynamics. At the Institute of Archaeology of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, Mongolian and French archaeologists have been jointly conducting scientific projects such as Eg River and The Empire of the Nomads in the western and central regions of Mongolia. These collaborations have led to important discoveries that enrich the study of the Paleolithic era and the history of the Hun Empire."

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the French Republic in 1965, the two countries have been cooperating in politics, culture, science, education, economy, defense, and environment protection sectors. The most recent example is the Uranium project between the Government of Mongolia and the Orano Mining SAS of the French Republic. Moreover, the two countries plan to cooperate to advance sustainable development in Mongolia.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to Mongolia Corinne Pereira da Silva remarked, “There are many sustainable development projects that align with the current pace of cooperation between the two countries. However, this should serve as a general guideline, as sustainable development is relevant to various sectors, including agriculture, the environment, energy, and urban planning. Importantly, the successful implementation of any project requires a reliable institutional framework. In my country, there is a development agency known as AFD, the French Development Agency, which finances projects aimed at improving citizens’ livelihoods, supporting economic growth, and protecting the environment. In the commemoration of the historic anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and France, this Agency is planning to open its Resident Representative Office in Mongolia. This will not only create opportunities to attract investment for sustainable development projects, but also lay the groundwork for scientific collaboration in geology, geography, and soil and water research."

As of 2024, Mongolia has established diplomatic relations with all UN member states. Currently, 26 foreign embassies operate in Ulaanbaatar, along with two consulates in rural areas.