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Foreign Secretary meets President of Mongolia

Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed the strategic partnership between the UK and Mongolia when he met President Tsakhia Elbegdorj of Mongolia in London.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and The Rt Hon William Hague
• Published: 30 July 2012

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Following the meeting Foreign Secretary said:

“I would like to congratulate Mongolia on its recent successful parliamentary elections. The UK is looking forward to working with the new government. Growing trade between our two countries and Mongolia’s contribution to peacekeeping forces in Afghanistan and South Sudan show the strengthening of our ties. Next year we will celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations and long may it continue.”

?”I wish the Mongolian Olympic team the best of luck and hope they can build on their success in the last Olympics.”

Published 30 July 2012