Mongolia has failed to appoint new ambassadors in four counties and new consul generals in five foreign cities due to domestic disputes and blunt refusals form the countries in questions. Currently, Mongolia has no ambassadors in Russia, Sweden, South Korea and Australia; the posts for consul generals remain vacant in San-Francisco, Istanbul, Hohhot and Hong Kong.

It has been two years since Mongolia recalled its ambassador from South Korea where many Mongolians live and work. B.Khurts, the controversial former chief of General Intelligence Agency was appointed for the post of  ambassador to South Korea. His nomination was backed by Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh. However, South Korean side refused to accept his nomination.  Another nominee, D.Davaasuren also failed to receive approval.

The Mongolian Foreign Ministry had still not presented a nomination for country’s Ambassador to Russia. This important post has been vacant for nine months.