Ulaanbaatar
Internationally Accredited Laboratory to Be Established for the Mongolia-France Uranium Project
Politics
Ulaanbaatar, May 20, 2025 /MONTSAME/. The third Session of the Mongolia-France Intergovernmental Working Group was held in Paris, the French Republic, on May 15, 2025.
The two sides highlighted that the bilateral relations and cooperation between Mongolia and the French Republic have actively developed in recent years. The third Session was held on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
At the Session of the Working Group, the two sides discussed cooperation in politics, economy, trade, investment, mining, emergency management, people-to-people exchanges, and energy transition, and exchanged views on international and regional issues. The two sides commended the progress of joint projects and initiatives, agreed upon during recent high-level visits and meetings, and reaffirmed commitment to accelerate their implementation.
Minister of Mongolia and Chief of the Cabinet Secretariat Uchral Nyam-Osor emphasized the need for transparency, accountability, and a public oversight mechanism in the Mongolia-France Uranium Project. The Minister proposed the establishment of a Public Oversight Council and the creation of an internationally accredited laboratory that meets global standards to conduct measurements and analysis of radiation effects on people, livestock, wildlife, and the environment. The two sides reached a mutual understanding on this matter. Furthermore, Mongolia and France reaffirmed the shared commitment to expanding cooperation in all areas of mutual interest and elevating the partnership between the two countries to a strategic partnership.
Chief of the Cabinet Secretariat Uchral Nyam-Osor noted that Mongolia prioritizes contributing to global efforts to combat climate change and desertification, and protecting the environment. France affirmed its support for Mongolia’s successful hosting of the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in 2026.
At the Session, the Civil Aviation Authorities of Mongolia and France signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Upgrading Air Navigation Services and Technology. The third Session of the Mongolia-France Intergovernmental Working Group was co-chaired by Minister of Mongolia and Chief of the Cabinet Secretariat Uchral Nyam-Osor and Secretary General of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic Anne-Marie Descôtes.
