Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia and USAID to Cooperate in Early Detection and Prevention of Animal Diseases
Politics
Ulaanbaatar, October 29, 2024 /MONTSAME/. Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia Amarsaikhan Sainbuyan received the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director for Mongolia Ryan Washburn and other officials.
Deputy Prime Minister Amarsaikhan underlined that the projects and programs implemented in Mongolia by USAID contribute to the country's social development and economic growth. He also expressed gratitude to the Agency for providing assistance in overcoming the challenges caused by the dzud natural disaster last winter and expressed interest in cooperating in agriculture, regional development policy, and issues on the National Emergency Management Agency of Mongolia.
USAID has successfully implemented projects and programs to support Mongolia’s small-to-medium-sized enterprises, energy reform, and food security. Notably, projects on the detection and prevention of animal diseases, with further plans to improve the capacity of veterinary laboratories for early detection.
Additionally, a capacity-building project for service members of the National Emergency Management Agency of Mongolia is being implemented. The two sides exchanged views on cooperation in improving disaster prevention and early warning systems. Deputy Prime Minister Amarsaikhan emphasized that contributions from not only relevant organizations or agencies but also the government, enterprises, and citizens are vital in disaster risk reduction.
USAID Mission Director for Mongolia Ryan Washburn expressed readiness to support the Mongolian Government’s “New Cooperative” National Movement and also provide assistance in overcoming potential challenges of the upcoming winter.
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