Ulaanbaatar
Ts.Elbegdorj meets Aung San Suu Kyi
PoliticsUlaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The President of Mongolia Mr Ts.Elbegdorj met with the State Counsellor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Ms Aung San Suu Kyi on June 15.
“Mongolian people are always generous when it comes to sharing their knowledge and lessons. Because of that will, our delegation is here for a visit in honor of the 60th anniversary of the diplomatic ties between Mongolia and Myanmar”, said the President. He congratulated the people of Myanmar for making the historic choice.
In response, Ms Aung San Suu Kyi thanked the President for paying the visit on the important point in history of the bilateral relations. “Undoubtedly, Your visit will make valuable contribution to consolidating relations between our two countries”, she said and wished success to the President’s works.
President informed the Myanmar’s FM about his attendance the Mongolia-Myanmar business forum and the Sound Management Natural Resources - 2 Workshop as well as his efforts to share Mongolia’s experiences and lessons on transition to democracy. He also talked about his upcoming meetings with the public officials, teachers and students of Myanmar, and how he plans to present Mongolia’s democratic path, social situations, economy and mining practices. In consideration of the fact that good governance is a major factor for a country’s growth, he also iss set to focus on Mongolia’s achievements and projects on good governance.
“Mongolia was lead the world countries with its economic growth in the beginning of its mining boom. In a relatively short period of time, much revenue from mining sector were spent for unpromising actions, such as social care and cash distribution. In addition to this, with diminishing consumer countries' demand for the raw material due to the world economic crises, Mongolia started facing economic difficulties. To overcome these challenges, Mongolia began learning and applying the mining sector practices of the countries like Norway, which utilized its natural resources in most efficient way. It started giving promising signs. Mongolia has much in common with Myanmar in terms of natural riches, therefore, is eager to share its experiences gained”, said the President.
Ms Aung San Suu Kyi said: “I would like to extend my gratitude to the people of Mongolia, who wants to share its lessons and practices with other peoples while actively building a strong democracy in their country. Exchange of practices plays a key role in strengthening the bilateral ties”.
