Mongolia-EU Joint Committee holds meeting in Brussels
AKIPRESS.COM – Mongolia and the European Union held the 24th meeting of the Mongolia–EU Joint Committee in Brussels on June 29, Montsame reported.
During the meeting, the participants exchanged views on recent political, social, and economic developments, as well as key international issues of mutual concern. They also reviewed the implementation of ongoing cooperation projects and programs and explored prospects for closer cooperation in infrastructure, renewable energy, trade and investment, education, and agriculture.
The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation under the Forest Partnership Memorandum of Understanding to enhance joint efforts in addressing climate change. They also discussed the upcoming 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), which will be held in Ulaanbaatar.
The Committee reviewed the outcomes of the regular meetings of the Human Rights Dialogue and the Development Cooperation Working Group under the Joint Committee. The sides also agreed to convene a meeting of the Trade and Investment Subcommittee in the near future.
A joint press statement was issued following the meeting. The meeting was co-chaired by State Secretary of Mongolia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Munkhtushig Lkhanaajav and Deputy Managing Director for Asia and the Pacific at the European External Action Service Dominic Porter.
