U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke with Mongolia’s President Kh.Battulga on 7 October, regarding suspending his visit to Ulaanbaatar. Secretary Pompeo and President Kh.Battulga discussed the strategic partnership between the United States and Mongolia, which is based on shared democratic values, a commitment to economic development, and deep people-to-people ties.

The two also discussed working together to strengthen security in Asia, promote the rule of law, and support the traditional heritage and culture of all Mongolians, as well as the possibility of rescheduling the Secretary’s visit to Ulaanbaatar in the near future.