Earlier today (21^st of July), President Ts.Elbegdorj spoke with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon by phone regarding the security of Mongolian peace-keepers in South Sudan, where there has been a sharp deterioration of the political situation. First of all, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon congratulated the Mongolian President for the successful organization of the 11^th ASEM summit in Mongolia. President Ts.Elbegdorj said Mongolian peace-keepers in Mongolia are under pressure and discussed the possibility of moving the troops in a short space of time. The President requested resolute measures to ensure an improved situation regarding supplies and security for the Mongolian troops deployed in South Sudan. 

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said ‘the security of UN workers and peace-keepers is important for UN. We are focusing on it. We will discuss your suggestion. I will present your suggestion at the meeting of the UN Security Council. Finally, let us continue to work effectively. Good luck to you’.

They arranged to meet each other at the UN General Assembly conference, which will be held in September.