Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia’s Participation in OSCE’s Activities Appreciated
Politics
Ulaanbaatar, August 1,
2025 /MONTSAME/. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh
met with Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in
Europe (OSCE) Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu during the “Helsinki+50 Conference: Respecting
the Legacy, Preparing for the Future.”
Minister Battsetseg
Batmunkh reaffirmed Mongolia’s support for the OSCE’s main principles and activities,
and expressed confidence that the anniversary event will effectively contribute
to developing the organization’s activities in line with new challenges of the modern
age and strengthening the OSCE’s reputation. The Minister noted that Mongolia’s
accession as a member of the OSCE aligns with Mongolia’s principles for security
and foreign policies and is significant in strengthening cooperation and
political trust with third neighbor countries within the framework of regional
security.
Secretary General of
the OSCE Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu appreciated Mongolia’s active participation in the
OSCE’s activities, noting its contributions to regional security cooperation in
enhancing women’s participation in society and combating terrorism.
Mongolia became the fifth Asian partner country of the OSCE during the 12th Ministerial Council meeting in December 2004, and became the 57th member of the OSCE in November 2012. For Mongolia, the OSCE plays a valuable role in strengthening democratic institutions, safeguarding human rights and freedom of the press, advancing good governance, and enhancing connectivity and economic cooperation with European and Central Asian countries.
