Speaker of Mongolian Parliament Z.Enkhbold paid an official visit to the Republic of Korea on the invitation of the Speaker of South Korea`s National Assembly, Kang Chang-hee, between March 12th and 15th.

During the visit to Korea, Speaker Z.Enkhbold met his counterpart, Speaker Kang Chang-hee, to discuss issues of comprehensive partnerships between Mongolia and South Korea based on the advantages of Mongolia`s rich natural resource and South Korea`s strengths in human resources for further improve cooperation. The parties also discussed visa issues that are found by Mongolian travelers to Korea, at an individual meeting.

On March 14th South Korea”s President Park Gyeun-hye received Speaker Z.Enkhbold. South Korea”s President Park Gyeun-hye emphasized the significance of the official visit by Speaker Z.Enkhbold for bilateral relations between the two countries and said that she is glad about the close bilateral cooperation between Mongolia and the Republic of Korea. Speaker Z.Enkhbold expressed gratitude to President Park Gyeun-hye for welcoming him and delivered President Ts.Elbehdorj`s greetings. President Park Gyeun-hye and Speaker Z.Enkhbold had talks about the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the Republic of Korea that is to be marked next year, and about the extension of bilateral relations at all levels and visa issues.

During the visit to Korea, the Speaker visited the Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone to see the high technology cluster practices and the Korea Institute of Science and Technology to see its daily activities.

On the second day of the visit the Speaker attended the Mongolian-Korean Business Forum that is designed to boost bilateral economy and business cooperation between Mongolia and Korea. At the business forum, business representatives from the two sides exchanged opinions, discussed ways to expand business cooperation, protect the rights of business partners, and introduce Korea`s high technology to Mongolia. During the forum Mongolia`s Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi LLC and South Korea`s “Dailin Corporation” signed a cooperation memorandum.

On the third day, Speaker Z.Enkhbold visited Busan to meet representatives of over 6000 Mongolians who reside in Korea.

On the official visit to Republic of Korea, the Speaker was accompanied by government officials including cabinet ministers, the Head of the Standing Committee on Complaints Resolution R.Burmaa, the Minister of Labor Ya.Sanjmyatav, the Minister of Population Development and Social Protection S.Erdene and MPs O.Baasankhuu, G.Batkhuu, D.Sarangerel and Ts.Tsolmon as well as the Ambassador from Mongolia to the Republic of Korea B.Ganbold, and other government agencies officials and media groups.