Canada–Mongolia relations

Canada-Mongolia relations
Map indicating locations of Canada and Mongolia

Canada
Mongolia

Canada and Mongolia countries established diplomatic relations on November 30, 1973. Canada has been represented in Mongolia through an embassy since 2008. Mongolia has an embassy in Ottawa, and in 2002 opened an Honorary Consulate in Toronto.

Though Canada and Mongolia established diplomatic ties in 1973, ad hoc linkages and minor activities occurred between the two countries mainly through the Canada-Mongolia Society, which disbanded in 1980. When Mongolia formed a democratic government in 1991 after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Canada began to support Mongolia with donor activities through the International Development Research Centre, Canadian International Development Agency and several non-governmental organizations.[1]

Canada boasts as the second largest investor in Mongolia, including the giant Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine by Rio Tinto.[2]

Timeline

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The following events occurred as diplomatic relations were established and ties strengthened:[3]

  • 1973 Diplomatic relations were established
  • 2001 Embassy opens in Ottawa
  • 2002 Honorary Consulate of Mongolia opened in Toronto
  • 2003 Honorary Consulate of Mongolia opened in Calgary, Alberta
  • 2008 Canada's first resident Ambassador to Mongolia Anna Biolik presented her credentials to the President of Mongolia

Resident diplomatic missions

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Embassy of Mongolia in Ottawa
Embassy of Mongolia, Ottawa
LocationNew Edinburgh district, Ottawa, Ontario
K1M 1N9
Address132 Stanley Avenue
AmbassadorSarantogos Erdenetsogt
Embassy of Canada in Ulaanbaatar
Embassy of Canada, Ulaanbaatar at the Bodi Tower
LocationSükhbaatar District
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
AddressBodi Tower, 7th Floor
AmbassadorSandra Choufani[4]

The Embassy of Mongolia in Canada is located at 132 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada with an Honorary Consulate branch at 130 Albert St. Suite 1620. Mongolia opened its embassy in Canada on July 1, 2001. Mongolia also maintains Honorary Consulates in Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, and Regina.

The Embassy of Canada in Mongolia is located in Ulaanbaatar at the Sükhbaatar Square.[5]

State visits

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  • 1994 - Tserenpiliyn Gombosuren, the minister for foreign affairs of Mongolia visited Canada.[3]
  • 2004 - Mongolian President Natsagiin Bagabandi made a 7-day official visit to Canada in 2004. After a meeting with Prime Minister Paul Martin, the leaders stated that regular Canadian-Mongolian Roundtable meetings, discussing relations between the two countries and other areas of mutual interest, should be held.[6]
  • 2010 - September visit by Mongolian Prime Minister S. Batbold to Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver
  • 2013 - October, Canada's Governor General David Johnston conducted a state visit to Mongolia.[7]
  • 2014 - July, Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs John Baird conducted an official visit to Mongolia

Agreements

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  • 2002 The Tourism Union of Mongolia and the UK Ecological Tourism Organization signed an agreement. It was signed by U. Damdinsuren, the president of the Tourism Union of Mongolia, and the UK ambassador, Philip Rouse.[8]

Trade

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Canada is the second largest investor in Mongolia. There are 20 mining and exploration firms that as of 2008 invested approximately $400 million in Mongolia.[9] Ivanhoe Mines and Rio Tinto Group were in disagreement with Mongolia over the sharing of profits of the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine.[10]

The Canada-Mongolia Chamber of Commerce, established in 2014, helps to connect businesses and people in both countries.[11] The chamber advocates a sustainable and competitive business environment for all businesses and communities in Canada and Mongolia.[12]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Nelles, Wayne (December 2000). "Mongolian-Canadian Education, Training and Research Cooperation: A Brief History, 1973-2000". Canadian and International Education. 29 (2): 91. Archived from the original on 2007-12-19.
  2. ^ Adiya, Amar (2023-09-24). "Canada and Mongolia: mining more than minerals". Mongolia Weekly. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
  3. ^ a b "Highlights in the Mongolia-Canada Relations". Mongol embassy in Ottawa. Archived from the original on 2010-01-18. Retrieved 2009-07-16.
  4. ^ "Embassy of Canada to Mongolia, in Ulaanbaatar". Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  5. ^ "The Embassy of Canada to Mongolia". 9 September 2013.
  6. ^ "Canada, Mongolia to expand bilateral cooperation". Xinhuanet. 21 October 2004. Archived from the original on October 24, 2004. Retrieved 24 March 2009.
  7. ^ "Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia". 24 October 2013.
  8. ^ "Mongolia, UK sign tourism cooperation agreement". Asia Africa Intelligence Wire at the BBC. 2002-08-12. Retrieved 2009-07-16.
  9. ^ "Canada opens investment talks with Mongolia". CTV Television Network. January 9, 2008. Retrieved 2009-07-16.
  10. ^ "Canada, Mongolia to seek agreement to protect foreign investors". Mongolia Web. 10 January 2008. Archived from the original on 10 September 2012. Retrieved 2009-07-16.
  11. ^ "Canada Mongolia Chamber of Commerce". CANADA MONGOLIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
  12. ^ "Meet Canada Mongolia Chamber of Commerce team". CANADA MONGOLIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Archived from the original on 2020-07-18. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
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