The foreign ministries of Mongolia and North Macedonia signed a protocol aimed at developing diplomatic cooperation between the two countries.
The protocol was signed at the conclusion of a meeting in New York between Mongolian Foreign Minister Batmunkh Battsetseg and North Macedonian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Timčo Mucunski. The meeting was held on September 23 during the week of high-level meetings at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The ministers assessed relations between the two countries and opportunities to expand cooperation. They also discussed practical cooperation opportunities in areas of mutual interest, in line with shared objectives set out in long-term development policies, as well as cooperation within the United Nations and other international organizations.
35 years of relations with Lithuania
Battsetseg also met with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys that same week. The ministers noted that this year marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Lithuania.
The meeting included an assessment of the cooperation achievements the two countries had made in the past and joint work that could be carried out in the future. The sides focused on opportunities to advance relations in the fields of the economy, culture, education, transport and logistics.
Cooperation between Mongolia and Lithuania within the United Nations and other international organizations was also discussed. The two countries established diplomatic relations on December 11, 1991.