Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia, Uzbekistan Explore Cooperation in Supporting Women
Politics
Ulaanbaatar, August 26, 2025
/MONTSAME/. The Minister of Family,
Labor, and Social Protection of Mongolia, Aubakir Telukhan, met with the Deputy
Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Head of the State Committee on
Family and Women, Zulayho Bahriddinovna Mahkamova.
The two countries shared experiences
on women’s employment, social participation, and gender equality. Minister
Aubakir stated that Mongolia established the Ministry of Family in 2024,
comprehensively considering the rights of women and children and improving the legal
environment.
Deputy Prime Minister Zulayho
Bahriddinovna noted that Uzbekistan is working to support women’s social
participation.
The Global Gender Gap Report 2024 by
the World Economic Forum (WEF) ranked Mongolia 85th among 143 countries. While
Mongolia was ranked first, along with over 20 other countries, in educational
attainment, health, and survival, our country was ranked 43rd in economic
participation and opportunity, and 120th in political empowerment
While the 2020-2024 State Great
Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia included 13 women Members or 17.4 percent of the
total Members of Parliament, this number increased to 32 women Members of
Parliament as a result of the 2024 Parliament election.
Uzbekistan’s State Committee on
Family and Women supports the country’s women entrepreneurs through
low-interest loans and free-of-charge training sessions.
The two countries noted the
opportunities for cooperation in sharing mutual experiences and supporting
women’s participation, reported the Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social
Protection of Mongolia.
