MONGOLIA AND NEW ZEALAND PMS AND FMS EXCHANGE LETTERS

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The Mongolian Prime Minister Ch.Saikhanbileg and the Minister of Foreign Affairs L.Purevsuren exchanged congratulatory letters with the Prime Minister of New Zealand the Rt Hon. John Key and Minister for Foreign Affairs of New Zealand the Hon. Murray McCully on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations, reported the Mongolian Embassy to Australia on April 27. The PMs noted that the two nations share common values and strategic interests, and highlighted the attributes of being small nations in the Asia Pacific region. New Zealand Prime Minister highlighted the support of Mongolia to New Zealand’s candidacy for the UN Security Council. The Prime Minister of Mongolia acknowledged New Zealand’s contribution towards strengthening of the public sector and capacity building in Mongolia. He also stressed Mongolian Government’s interest to boost the bilateral ties in agriculture, education and peacekeeping sector. Mr Saikhanbileg also invited the Prime Minister Key to attend the 11th ASEM Summit in 2016 in Mongolia. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia H.E. Mr L. Purevsuren and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of New Zealand the Hon. Murray McCully exchanged letters on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the diplomatic relations. The two noted the growing friendly and practical relations between Mongolia and New Zealand, emphasizing the ELTO programme, which supports young Mongolians to develop their English language and to gain experience in New Zealand. New Zealand FM thanked Mongolia for its role in supporting New Zealand’s candidacy for the UN Security Council and invited Mongolian Foreign Minister to visit New Zealand.