Canada is increasing its
agriculture cooperation with Mongolia with the signing of an important
Agriculture Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two countries.
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz joined the Ambassador of Mongolia to Canada, Z.
Tundevdorj, to sign the MOU which will be key to enhancing bilateral
relationships between Canada and Mongolia. The signing was witnessed by Prime
Minister Stephen Harper and Mongolia”s Prime Minister S. Batbold.

“International trade and
cooperation is key to making sure Canadian farmers can make their money from
the marketplace”, said Ritz. “Our Government is working hard to build
partnerships around the world and this is another example of our
progress.”

The MOU will offer a sharing
platform between the two countries and give Mongolia and Canada a better
understanding of each other”s systems, policies and regulations. It will
facilitate sharing of best practices as well as strengthen agricultural
cooperation and commercial relations between the two countries.

This cooperation will help
foster alliances between commercial interests, facilitate the exchange of
technology, expertise and be a catalyst for future trade. For example, Canada
has commercial opportunities in agricultural machinery and livestock production
in Mongolia. Canada”s world class genetics will certainly contribute to further
the development of Mongolia”s animal industry.