Mongolia–United Kingdom relations

Mongolia – United Kingdom relations

Mongolia
United Kingdom

Mongolia – United Kingdom relations are bilateral relations between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Mongolia

History

In 1963, the United Kingdom was the first Western country to establish diplomatic ties with Mongolia[1] Both countries describe their relationship as "close"[2] The Prime Minister of Mongolia last visited the UK in July 2015, where he addressed Asia House.[3] Hugo Swire also addressed Asia House and praised Mongolia's investments in tackling climate change and the abolition of the death penalty in 2012, describing Mongolia as a "a leading voice among its neighbours"[4]

Assistance and relationship

The United Kingdom has an Embassy in Ulaanbaatar, while Mongolia has an Embassy in London. The United Kingdom is the consular responsible for a number of EU and Commonwealth citizens. Catherine Arnold has served as British Ambassador since 2015,[5] while Tulga Narkhuu has served as Mongolian Ambassador since 2013[6] Trade and investment ties are strong and fast-growing. British-Australian company Rio Tinto is operating the Oyu Tolgoi mine,[7] one of the largest in the world. Around 7,000 British citizens visit Mongolia each year and around 7,000 Mongolians are resident in the UK.

See also

References

  1. ↑ https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-embassy-ulaanbaatar
  2. ↑ http://embassyofmongolia.co.uk/?p=208
  3. ↑ http://asiahouse.org/media-release-prime-minister-mongolia-discuss-foreign-investment/
  4. ↑ https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/hugo-swire-speaks-on-investment-in-mongolia
  5. ↑ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-her-majestys-ambassador-to-mongolia--3
  6. ↑ https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/445016/London_Diplomatic_List_-_July_2015.pdf
  7. ↑ http://www.afr.com/brand/chanticleer/inside-rio-tintos-us6bn-mongolian-deal-20150520-gh58lo
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