Улаанбаатар
Mongolia, US Discuss Cooperation in Investment, Mining, Tourism, Space Exploration
Politics
Ulaanbaatar, August 26, 2025 /MONTSAME/. Deputy Chairwoman and Member of the State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia, Bulgantuya Khurelbaatar, received a delegation of members of the House of Representatives from the United States of America, including Ed Case, Ami Bera, Dr. Neal P. Dunn, Sara Jacobs, and Jonathan L. Jackson.
At the beginning of the meeting, Deputy Chairwoman Bulgantuya expressed her pleasure in meeting the U.S. Congress members, emphasizing the United States of America as an important “third neighbor” of Mongolia that holds a special position as a strategic partner. The Deputy Chairman of Mongolia also highlighted that, although the two countries are geographically distant, the United States has consistently supported Mongolia’s democracy and market economy. In addition, Deputy Chairwoman noted that recent high-level visits and multilateral mechanisms have strengthened political relations and deepened cooperation at the regional and international levels.
The Deputy Chairwoman mentioned that in May of this year, United Airlines launched flights on the Tokyo-Ulaanbaatar route and underlined that the joint implementation of the “Travel Responsibly” campaign brought tangible progress. Deputy Chairwoman Bulgantuya further expressed Mongolia’s desire to cooperate in sectors such as energy, strategically important mineral resources, tourism, and space exploration.
U.S. Congressman Ed Case stated that, within the framework of bilateral cooperation, a research group could be established to explore investment opportunities in Mongolia. Congressman Ed Case also commended the higher proportion of women members in the Mongolian Parliament compared to the U.S. House of Representatives and expressed readiness to work together to strengthen parliamentary democracy.
Members of the State Great Khural Erdenebold Sukhbaatar, Saranchuluun Otgon, Anar Chinbaatar, and Undraa Agvaanluvsan attended the meeting. Mongolia and the United States of America established diplomatic relations on January 27, 1987.
