Foreign Minister of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh held official talks with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher. During the official negotiations, the parties discussed the issues of cooperation in the fields of history, culture and healthcare. Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh presented the goals of the long-term development policy of Mongolia “Vision 2050” and the medium-term “New Revival Policy”. The Minister exchanged views on the possibility of enriching the content of relations with the Holy See. The parties reaffirmed that they will work together to overcome the challenges of desertification, climate change and soil degradation facing the world and contribute to the efforts of the international community. The visit of Secretary for Relations with States within the Holy See’s Secretariat of State, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, is the first visit to Mongolia at a high level since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Last year marked the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Vatican.
Source: Central Asian News Services