Yesterday (26th May 2015), the ambassadors of the Hungary, Iran and Myanmar presented their credentials to Mongolian President Ts.Elbegdorj.

Following the presentation of credentials by Mr Akosh Madari, the new Hungarian Ambassador, a meeting was held with the Mongolian President, during which Mr Elbegdorj noted that this year marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Hungary. President Elbegdorj made an official visit to Hungary last autumn. The President of Hungary, Mr Janos Ader has also visited Mongolia officially.

The Mongolian President said, “we have many things to do as partners. I’m very glad that an ambassador has come who can make those things possible. I know that the Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs will visit Mongolia to officially re-establish the new Embassy. This is very good news. You know a lot about Mongolia and you have great experience of working in various fields. I am very glad you have come here. Thank you very much.”

The Ambassador began his diplomatic career in the old Hungarian Embassy in Ulaanbaatar, working there from 1992 till 1997 as a diplomat. He also worked in the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, running the Mongolia and China section. The Ambassador said; “It is a great pleasure that diplomatic relations between our countries are being extended. I am sure that re-establishing our embassy will further development, especially in education, culture and economic relations.”

Following the presentation of credentials by the Ambassadors of Iran and Myanmar, President Ts.Elbegdorj also held separate meetings. Iranian Ambassador Ali Asgar Haji, said that he is glad to be working in Mongolia, and he will strive to develop relations. Also, he presented an official greeting from Iranian President Hassan Ruhan.

President Elbegdorj congratulated him on coming to Mongolia as the new ambassador. He also noted that this was an important step in deepening relations. He said that he had met Iranian President Hassan Ruhani during the Shanghai Cooperation Association meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan in 2013. The President wished the ambassador every success.

The President met with Mr U Tit Linn O, Ambassador of Myanmar. During the meeting he thanked him for the high-level visits between our countries, referring to the recent visit by the Foreign Affairs Minister of Myanmar Mr Vunna Maun Lvin to Mongolia. Mr Elbegdorj said that many other issues will be discussed when the president of Myanmar visits Mongolia.