Mongolia is to close its embassies in Brazil and Indonesia. The reason is that very few Mongolian citizens live in these countries and a number of consular services can now be done online. In addition, the Mongolian consulates in Osaka, the second largest city in Japan and in the city of Hailar in China's Inner Mongolia are to close.

In total, only 27 Mongolians live in Brazil and a mere 25 in Indonesia. According to recent statics, Mongolian trade amounted to just over USD 2,000 with Brazil and USD 12,000 with Indonesia.

Mongolia will, however, establish a new consulate in Shanghai and   upgrade its consulate office into an embassy in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.