Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia and Austria to Cooperate on Energy, Health, and Public Transportation
Politics
Ulaanbaatar April 30, 2024 /MONTSAME/. Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar Nyambaatar Khishgee met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Austria to Mongolia Andreas Riecken, exchanging views on cooperation on April 27, 2024.
Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar Nyambaatar Khishgee said, "We are approaching the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Austria. The two countries have best practices for successfully implementing many projects within the scope of diplomatic relations. The main issue facing Ulaanbaatar is traffic congestion. The consultation tender of the Metro Project, a long-awaited solution to this issue, was announced. Also, the "UBCable Car" project commenced. By enhancing its economic and legal independence, Ulaanbaatar has also adopted a legal framework for concessions, fostering stronger partnerships between the public and private sectors and issuing securities to generate the required funds for alleviating major development challenges."
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Austria to Mongolia Andreas Riecken expressed readiness to cooperate on health, infrastructure, and public transportation.
The two sides discussed cooperation in introducing eco-friendly technology to Mongolia and sharing good practices in hydroelectricity, energy efficiency, waste management, and recycling.
