On November 6, 2014, Ambassadors from the Republic of Namibia, the Republic of Colombia, the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela presented their credentials to President of Mongolia Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj. After handing the credentials President Elbegdorj held a private meeting with Ambassadors.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Namibia to Mongolia Mr. Ringo Abed noted that next year Mongolia and Namibia will mark the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and expressed his firm commitment to further developing bilateral relations between the two countries. President Elbegdorj noted: “Mongolia is pleased to cooperate with the South African countries, in particular, Namibia - one of the fastest growing economies in Africa. In late 1990s, I had a chance to visit Namibia to attend the International Parliamentary Association Summit. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia as well as the Office of the President will be committed to support the foreign Ambassadors. I wish every success in your future endeavors”.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Colombia to Mongolia Mr. Tito Saul Pinilla noted: “There is an opportunity to develop cooperation and exchange students between the National University of Mongolia and National University of Colombia. Our two countries have great potential to expand business collaboration. Mutual exchange of the Deputy Foreign Minister-level visit and joint consultative meetings between the Foreign Ministries of the two countries served as a significant step towards improving bilateral ties”. President Elbegdorj conveyed his sincere greetings to the President of Colombia Juan Manuel Santos, underlining the opportunity to enhance bilateral cooperation in education and business sector. President mentioned that Mongolia and Colombia have an opportunity to intensify mutual ties through the newly opened Mongolian Embassy in Brazil.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Mongolia Mr. Sultan bin Salmin Said Al-Mansouri noted with satisfaction the notable invigoration of the bilateral relations in defense and infrastructure sector, stressing the opportunity to deepen mutual cooperation in economy and investment field. Mr. Ambassador also noted that the frequent exchange of high-level visits would be a great impetus to enhancing the bilateral relations and partnership between the two countries.

At the meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Bahrain to Mongolia Mr. Anwar Al Abdullah, President Elbegdorj marked with satisfaction the development of bilateral relations since the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries in 1998. Mongolia and the Kingdom of Bahrain both would greatly benefit from cooperation in trade, investment and oil sectors. President Elbegdorj conveyed his sincere greetings to the King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Mongolia Mr. Ivan Antonio Zerpa Guerrero conveyed the President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro’s greetings to President Elbegdorj and noted: “President Nicolas Maduro have entrusted me with a duty to enhance bilateral relations with Mongolia in the next 25 years. We greatly appreciate Mongolia for supporting our country within the international organizations. Mongolia supported Venezuela in the election of the non-permanent member on the UN Security Council. We have the intention to organize Venezuela-Mongolia Parliamentary Group in the Parliament of Venezuela”.

In response, President Elbegdorj conveyed his warm greetings to the President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro and wished Ambassador success in his diplomatic mission.