Prime Minister Meets UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State
Politics
Ulaanbaatar, March 24, 2026 /MONTSAME/. Prime Minister of Mongolia, Zandanshatar Gombojav, received Seema Malhotra, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Indo-Pacific in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, on March 23, 2026.
At the beginning of the meeting, Prime Minister
Zandanshatar expressed his appreciation for the UK Parliamentary
Under-Secretary’s visit to Mongolia and her contribution to expanding bilateral
cooperation.
The Prime Minister emphasized that strengthening relations with the United
Kingdom, one of Mongolia’s key “third neighbors” and an important partner in Europe,
is a top priority of Mongolia’s foreign policy. He reaffirmed Mongolia’s
commitment to elevating bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Partnership.
He also said that Mongolia’s General Law on
Education designates English as the main foreign language of instruction. He
expressed satisfaction with the growing cooperation in the education sector,
including scholarship programs, joint research, and student exchange programs.
He noted that Mongolia
is preparing to host the 17th session of the Conference of the
Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in August
2026. He stressed that international cooperation on the conference agenda and
outcomes will contribute to advancing sustainable development goals and combating
environmental degradation.
Seema Malhotra expressed her gratitude to the Prime Minister and noted that
there are broad opportunities for cooperation between the two countries across
multiple sectors, including mining, energy, and public transport
infrastructure.
She specifically highlighted the UK’s interest in cooperating with Mongolia in areas such as rare earth elements and renewable energy. She also noted that ongoing discussions on collaborating in the construction of a metro system in Ulaanbaatar would be significant in enriching bilateral friendly relations and cooperation with strong economic content.
