Mongolia’s tourism sector is aiming high in the upcoming year, and with good reason. In November, the Lonely Planet nominated Mongolia as one of the top 10 destinations to visit in 2024. The country’s nomadic history and culture will serve as an important element for expanding the country’s “third neighbor” policy and economic goals in … Read more
With all eyes on the Indo-Pacific region, the majority of people are focused on East Asia, India, and ASEAN. One country that has flown under the radar is Mongolia; however, this dynamic may be changing soon. In recent months, Mongolia has undertaken actions to raise its international profile and engage with actors within Asia and … Read more
Advertisement Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa paid a state visit to France from October 10 to 14. Khurelsukh’s visit – just five months after French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Ulaanbaatar – shows a mutual interest in advancing France-Mongolia relations. The two leaders found momentum to engage in high-level dialogues regarding global issues, energy transition, … Read more
Advertisement French President Emmanuel Macron made a historic visit to Mongolia on May 21 at the invitation of Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa. Macron’s state visit, bringing with him a 54-people delegation, marks the high-level political will for Mongolia and France to advance their bilateral ties to a strategic-level partnership – one of the stated goals … Read more
Advertisement The incumbent prime minister of Mongolia, Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai took office in 2021. While the new administration was under immediate pressure to strategize a post-COVID economic recovery plan, both internal and external challenges continue to soar. The prime minister answered questions from The Diplomat’s Bolor Lkhaajav on his administration’s policies and solutions for fighting corruption, … Read more