Need to Strengthen Relations Between Legislative Bodies Highlighted

Politics
m.unurzul@montsame.gov.mn
2026-04-06 09:48:43

Ulaanbaatar, April 6, 2026 /MONTSAME/. Member of Parliament and Head of the Mongolia–Albania Parliamentary Group, Naranbaatar Nanzad, met with Ambassador of the Republic of Albania to Mongolia, Riza Poda, on April 3.


During the meeting, MP Naranbaatar explained that, following amendments to Mongolia’s Constitution, the State Great Khural (Parliament) was formed with 126 members for the first time after the 2024 regular elections. He also noted that the Mongolia–Albania Parliamentary Group currently has 10 members.


He expressed gratitude that Albania was the third country to recognize Mongolia’s independence and establish diplomatic relations. He emphasized the need to expand cooperation between the two countries in areas such as the economy, tourism, education, healthcare, culture, and mining.


Ambassador Riza Poda stressed the importance of strengthening relations between the legislative bodies of the two countries. In this context, he stated that he would actively work within his authority to enhance cooperation between the parliamentary groups of both countries.


He also highlighted that there is strong potential to elevate cooperation in the tourism sector to a new level and emphasized that both sides need to work actively together to achieve this.


On the same day, Ambassador Riza Poda presented his Letter of Credence to the President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhnaa.