MEETING WITH ANTÓNIO GUTERRES, THE UNITED NATIONS SECRETARY-GENERAL
President of Mongolia Ukhnaa Khurelsukh met United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on the sidelines of the 24th expanded meeting of the Council of Heads of State of SCO member countries.
President Khurelsukh emphasized the importance Mongolia places on its relationship and cooperation with the United Nations, aiming at contributing to solving global issues within the organization. President highlighted Mongolia’s commitment to Sustainable Development, combating climate change and desertification, supporting peacekeeping operations, ensuring security in Northeast Asia, and promoting democracy, human rights, gender equality, and the interests of landlocked developing countries.
Secretary-General António Guterres acknowledged Mongolia’s active participation in the activities of the United Nations and its system organizations, its support for multilateral mechanisms, and its significant contribution to achieving international community goals.
At the invitation of President Khurelsukh, Secretary-General António Guterres visited Mongolia in August 2022. This notable event in Mongolia-UN relations is seen as a recognition of Mongolia’s contribution to international peace and security and the achievements of the Sustainable Development Goals.
