PRESIDENT BATTULGA SENDS LETTER TO HIS GERMAN COUNTERPART FRANK-WALTER STEINMEIER
President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga wrote a letter to President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier in sought for support for COVID-19 vaccine procurement
In his letter, President Battulga remarked that the two countries’ partnership and long-standing friendship and cooperation have been growing in every possible field on the basis of our interests and common values for democracy, world peace and security.
Highlighting the importance of active international collaboration, unity, understanding and policy coordination in these times of COVID-19 outbreak, the President expressed gratitude for Germany’s leadership in the global effort for development of COVID-19 vaccines.
In the letter, President Battulga also stated that the fact that Mongolia has a small population scattered through a vast territory may be an advantage in the battle with COVID-19, but protecting those who serve in the frontlines, including medical staff, emerngency, law enforcement and inspection personnel, is a priority.
Therefore, President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga requested from President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier special support for Mongolia’s procurement of vaccines for citizens, and those who work in high-risk environments.