Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to Switzerland V.Purevdorj presented his credentials to President of Switzerland Didier Burkhalter on July 1.

Upon the official ceremony, the sides shared views on issues of bilateral relations and cooperation. Ambassador V.Purevdorj noted that Mongolia and Switzerland have developing closer ties over the last 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, especially since the beginning of democratic transformations in Mongolia.

Mongolia is thankful to Switzerland for implementing projects and programs through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) which are conducive to priority development guidelines of Mongolia of advancing democracy, developing agricultural industry, promoting rural development, protecting environment and developing vocational education.

Mentioning that the two countries maintain closer collaboration within UN and other international organizations, Ambassador Purevdorj congratulated Switzerland on chairing OSCE this year.

President D. Burkhalter said this year the sides are marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of SDC in Mongolia and highlighted a great potential for deepening bilateral  trade and economic cooperation.