MEETING WITH TED YOHO, UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE
President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga, who is paying a visit to the United States, met Representative Ted Yoho on August 1.
Rep. Ted Yoho, a member of the Congressional Mongolia Caucus, submitted the Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act legislative bill under consideration of the United States Congress along with over 40 of its members. Having visited Mongolia several times and familiarized with the livelihood of Mongolian herders, Rep. Ted Yoho said during the meeting that he was working actively towards earning support for the bill in the United States legislature. For instance, a meeting was held the prior week with the team of President Donald Trump to discuss the bill.
Rep. Ted Yoho also expressed his confidence that the emphasis placed on the bill during the official talks between the heads of state the previous day would serve as substantial reinforcement in the future.
While appreciating his efforts, President Battulga requested the Representative to raise awareness among the members of the Congress on the Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act legislative bill, which will help increase the income of herding households and have positive effect on the cashmere industry in Mongolia. Moreover, President Battulga emphasized the importance of mutual visits between the two countries saying that the United States lawmakers would gain deeper understanding of the Mongolian agriculture industry and be willing to work with Mongolia if they pay a visit, thus requesting closer attention to this matter.
