Ulaanbaatar
Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Mongolia Presents his Letter of Credence
Politics
Ulaanbaatar, May 2, 2023 /MONTSAME/. Yevsikov Alexei Nikolaevich, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Mongolia, today has presented his Letter of Credence to President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, who extended his felicitations on the ambassador's appointment and wished him success in his future endeavors. The President noted that the Mongolian government pays great attention to expanding the Friendly Relations and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and mutually beneficial cooperation with the Russian Federation and expressed Mongolia’s aspiration to strengthen the 100-year-old relations by jointly implementing large programs and projects.
Emphasizing that
Mongolia is not only a close neighbor but also an essential partner of the Russian Federation, Ambassador
Yevsikov A.N. expressed his commitment to expanding the relations and
cooperation between the two countries. He expressed his intention to give emphasis
on the project of developing natural gas infrastructure and improving the efficiency
of the "Ulaanbaatar-Railway" joint venture.
The parties also exchanged
views on relations and cooperation in the fields of trade, investment, energy, border
ports’ development, education, culture, environment, and youth exchange.
The centenary commemoration
of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Russia was celebrated throughout
2021. In 2019, President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, who was Prime Minister at the time, paid a working visit
to the Russian Federation and
secured a guarantee from President V.V. Putin for the project of developing
natural gas infrastructure from Russia to China through Mongolian territory.
Additionally, during the
President's official visit in 2021, the parties reaffirmed their commitment to
strengthen ties and cooperation in areas such as trade, economy, reliable
supply of petroleum products, education, and culture, concluding pertinent documents.
During the meeting of the
Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member
states held in Samarkand, Republic of Uzbekistan in 2022, the President of
Mongolia, together with Russian President V.V. Putin and Chinese President Xi
Jinping, convened a tripartite meeting. At this meeting, the leaders reached an
agreement on the implementation of the "China-Mongolia-Russia Economic
Corridor. "
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Mongolia, Yevsikov Alexei Nikolaevich, is a professional diplomat with 39 years of experience in Foreign Affairs.
