Ulaanbaatar
Canadian Ambassador Begins Tenure in Mongolia
Politics
Ulaanbaatar, November 4, 2025 /MONTSAME/. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Battsetseg Batmunkh, received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to Mongolia, Stephen Doust, following his appointment in October 2025.
During the meeting, Foreign Minister Battsetseg underscored Mongolia’s commitment to advancing its relations and cooperation with Canada, an important “third neighbor” in the North American region. The minister emphasized the importance of further strengthening the “Comprehensive Partnership” between Mongolia and Canada by expanding collaboration across mutually beneficial sectors, including trade, education, and humanitarian assistance.
Minister Battsetseg also highlighted the value of fostering ties and promoting cooperation between the provinces and territories of the two countries.
Ambassador Doust conveyed the greetings of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, Anita Anand, and reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the Mongolia-Canada partnership, grounded in shared democratic values. He expressed his intention to deepen cooperation in key sectors such as agriculture, energy, and road transport, alongside continued collaboration in mining, and to expand the scope of Canadian-supported projects and programs in Mongolia.
Minister Battsetseg extended sincere
wishes for Ambassador Doust’s success in his diplomatic mission and affirmed the
full support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia for his efforts.
