The partnership between 🇬🇧 & 🇲🇳 is based on shared values & common goals.
The depth of our relationship was evident when Foreign Secretary
@David_Cameron
was warmly hosted by Foreign Minister
@BattsetsegBatm2
We have much to do together in this exciting next chapter.
🇬🇧🤝🇲🇳
It was an incredible privilege to receive an award from HRH The Princess Royal at Buckingham Palace this week.
It was also a moment to reflect and be grateful for all the people whose support, encouragement and guidance led to that special moment. Thank you ✨
It is a privilege to begin my role as British Ambassador to Mongolia.
I am looking forward to 🇬🇧 and 🇲🇳 achieving great things together on:
📖 education
📈 economy
🎭 culture
🇺🇳 peacekeeping
🏛️shared democratic values
Here’s a glimpse of how we have started work.
🇲🇳🤝🇬🇧
Sending the energy of the sunrise from magical Mongolia for a wonderful 2024 ❄️.
Happy New Year! Шинэ оны!
Та бүхэндээ эрүүл энх, аз жаргал, сайн сайхан бүхнийг ерөөе!
#GoMongolia
#VisitMongolia
And now Mongolia feels like home - this is Miski who started her life in Bahrain, has spent the last few years living in London…
… And is now a proud resident of Ulaanbaatar 🇲🇳.
I tried to get her to pose, but she was busy.
#miskiinmongolia
#diplocat
#Caturday
What an amazing production.
The gala night of
@TheMongolKhan
was a spectacular performance: Mongolian culture, heritage and creativity in London’s West End.
If you haven’t yet, get tickets! It’s truly epic and incredibly beautiful.
🇲🇳🇬🇧👏👏👏
It is a great honour to be appointed as the next UK Ambassador to Mongolia as the UK and
#Mongolia
celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations.
I’m looking forward to continuing to strengthen our partnership with the
@UKinMongolia
team 🇬🇧🤝🇲🇳
#UKMGL60
Wandering through the incredible Mongolian landscape… and thinking of the
#FIFAWWC
Final later today 💪.
Sending the spirit of strength & victory to the
@Lionesses
for One. More. Game 💪💪💪 from everyone at
@UKinMongolia
🇬🇧 🏴🇬🇧
A small preview of an incredible visit to Arhangai aimag to join the celebrations to mark 100 years since the establishment of the aimag.
More to follow on
@UKinMongolia
Celebrations to mark the 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between
#Mongolia
and the UK are off to a fantastic start in London. Баярлалаа
@MongoliainUK
@MongolDiplomacy
🇲🇳🇬🇧
It was an honour to present my credentials to President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa today.
Mongolia and the UK have a rich history together and an exciting future. I assured the President of my commitment to deepening our partnership 🇲🇳 🤝 🇬🇧
It’s forecast to be minus 38 C in Ulaanbaatar tonight…
… but fortunately we are well stocked with warming drinks from around the British Isles 🎄🇬🇧
Cheers!
@PenderynWhisky
@OrkneyGin
Storytelling is part of Mongolia’s cultural heritage going back centuries.
Tonight I heard a tale from 600 years ago: the heroic Epic of Jangar told in Khovd, one of the Western provinces where storytelling has been preserved… and now revived.
#GoMongolia
#visitMongolia
This week was the first visit by a 🇬🇧 Defence Minister to Mongolia.
The visit
🤝 showed the warmth of our bilateral relationship
🤝 deepened our partnership for UN peacekeeping
Thank you Rt Hon
@JSHeappey
for coming and HE Mr G. Saikhanbayar for the gracious welcome.
I had a very cool visit to the Chinggis Khan Museum today with
#NomadScience
.
I wish we still had diplomatic passports like this bronze geregee from the 13th-14th century; one of the first universally recognised documents granting diplomatic immunity, privileges & protection 🌏
Scotland & Mongolia share many riches:
⛰️open, beautiful landscapes
🎻deep heritage & strong cultural identity
⚔️legendary tales of bravery & battle
Last night we shared the tradition of celebrating Burn’s Night, with haggis prepared by a Mongolian chef. Outstanding!
🏴🤝🇲🇳
Happy Earth Day from Mongolia where we are celebrating the first ever awards for Snow Leopard Rangers.
🇬🇧 is proud to support
@snowleopards
@SnowLeopardNet
to protect this majestic species.
Mongolia is home to the second largest population of snow leopards in the world 🗻
This brilliant review of opera in Mongolia in the UK's
@reactionlife
"celebrates the sheer determination that drives a small, feisty nation to pursue the western art form of opera, while bringing its own locally crafted works onstage."
#visitMongolia
This is a great partnership that will build on the strong academic links between 🇬🇧 and 🇲🇳
There are few figures who have had as much influence on global history as Genghis Khan so it is very exciting that Cambridge University will examine his legacy.
I could not agree more!
Beautiful Mongolia is top of the
@lonelyplanet
list of the Best Destinations to Travel in 2024
Come and see for yourself! 🇲🇳
#visitMongolia
#Mongolia
The
@bbcworldservice
came to Mongolia and asked a panel of MPP, DP & HUN reps and an independent analyst about democracy, pollution, climate change, gender equality and more.
Listen to the audience’s questions & the panel’s answers here 👇
#bbcwq
Сайн байцгаана уу?
What a perfect day to arrive in
#Mongolia
: Land of the Eternal Blue Sky.
Thank you
@MongolDiplomacy
&
@AndyJBatt
for the great welcome!
I can’t wait to get started with the
@UKinMongolia
team to continue to strengthen 🇬🇧 ties with this beautiful country.
Mongolia’s future is in great hands ✨
Today
@fcdo
hosted 🇲🇳
#Chevening
students as they finish up their studies in 🇬🇧
We agreed to continue work together on:
🎓education
✊women’s rights
🌳climate
📈finance
💊health
🐑traditional livelihoods
And more!
Ирсэнд баярлалаа🙏
Thank you to everyone who came to the
@UKinMongolia
Welcome Reception yesterday! The warmth of Mongolia & partners filled the room ❤️💙❤️.
I feel so proud to have joined a fantastic team, representing 🇬🇧 in this beautiful country.
Together, we can achieve GREAT things.
🇬🇧🤝🇲🇳
Can you tell the difference between these 2 gers?
The left does not have chimney! It is solar-powered☀️ger installed through
@UNDP
's project aimed to tackle
#Ulaanbaatar
’ air pollution, supported by Gov't of🇲🇳& 🇫🇷
🙏to
@FionaBlythUK
@AmbChoufani
@UNRCMongolia
for visiting
The
#bbcwq
asks tough questions.
And tonight’s panelists in Mongolia faced them fearlessly. Thank you
@MBBontoi
@BodroL
Munkhnaren Bayarlkhagva & Hon. Deputy Speaker Bulgantuya Khurelbaatar for the great debate.
Episode on
@bbcworldservice
on Saturday hosted by
@JonnyDymond
A perfect start to the weekend at the Ulaanbaatar Book Fair 📚
Over 200 local publishers, 300 authors and the joy of browsing old books 📖
And I did some shopping 🤓
#номынбаяр
@SuvdB
@Zandanshatar
This week the British Embassy and our families visited
@hustai
to see the beautiful Przewalski’s wild horses & Ungot sites.
It was a magical experience - huge thanks to Director Dash & Ministry of Environment and Tourism
@METMongolia
for their knowledge and warm welcome.
I am proud that the 🇬🇧 partnered with the Media Council of Mongolia and
@BBCMediaAction
to bring together 70 media organisations and journalists at a symposium to discuss how to make Mongolian professional and political women’s voices heard.
A 🧵: 1/6
This weekend is Khovd’s Silver Reeds Festival - an incredible chance to see the beauty of Mongolia in the winter.
It celebrates that Khovd is the most ethnically diverse province, all looking splendid on the ice.
Thank you Governor Bolormaa for the warm welcome.
#GoMongolia
It was fantastic to visit the safe space created by
@LGBTMongolia
today.
Your work to protect and promote the rights of LGBTQI+ Mongolians is a great demonstration of Mongolia’s freedom for all citizens and independent spirit.
🇬🇧 is a proud supporter of your work 🌈
More chances to hear about 🇬🇧 education today in Ulaanbaatar.
We have panel discussions, seminars, advice and presentations on every aspect of life and study in the UK.
And we have truly GREAT volunteers who made the
#InspireMe2023
festival possible! 🙏🙏
#SeeThingsDifferently
One of my favourite dates in the UB City calendar - the
#Ulaanbaatar
Book Fair 🤓.
As well as all the current publishers, the second book sellers are amazing. And I managed to add to my collection of Mongolian art books 📚
#GoMongolia
#номынбаяр
Investing in:
👩🎓teacher training
👩🎓national curriculum
👩🎓school management
👩🎓digital learning
👩🎓access across the whole country
Will build Mongolia’s quality & equality of education. Thank you
@enkhamgalanmp
for introducing the Law on Education & Education Reform to partners.
Get ready! This weekend is the
#InspireMe
Education Festival at the White Rock Centre.
We have a great line up of panelists, speakers, information and advice to truly Inspire You to take the next step in your education journey.
Come and join us!
#SeeThingsDifferently
It was an honour and a joy to attend Ulaanbaatar’s Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2023 Festival.
The rituals and performances dating back centuries gave me a privileged glimpse of the past, and a better understanding of the present.
Баярлалаа
@SumiyabazarD
🙏🇲🇳🇬🇧
Two years ago today Russia illegally invaded its neighbour Ukraine.
Russia violated the UN Charter, Ukraine’s sovereignty & territorial integrity.
This act of aggression has brought suffering, war & destruction. We
#StandWithUkraine
#SlavaUkraini
Poster: Jacek Staniszewski
Congratulations
@NominChinbat
&
@MongolDiplomacy
for an incredible programme of events celebrating Mongolian culture, history and creativity.
🇬🇧 is proud that the iconic production
@TheMongolKhan
will be performed at one of London’s greatest theatres.
@CulturalEnvoyMN
🌏 Mongolian Heritage in the World 🇲🇳
We're delighted to announce a series of international events celebrating the rich tapestry of Mongolian culture, set to unfold in Q4 of this year.
It is the honour of my life to be appointed Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs.
The world faces huge challenges, but we will navigate them with the UK's enormous strengths.
We will reconnect Britain for our security and prosperity at home.
The Mongolian & British Armies have a deep bond, built on shared values & professionalism. Did you know that:
🎖️our military partnership dates back to 1287
🎖️Mongolian & British soldiers served side by side in Afghanistan
🎖️we both love a good cup of tea / цай
Mongolian 🇲🇳 and British 🇬🇧 armies share more affinities than meets the eye. Absolutely delighted that
@TheHouseMag
published my article on the existing camaraderie and potential cooperation between our two armies. Thread 🧵 on bilateral defense relations
I learnt so much at the Farm Day to introduce Suffolk sheep in Yuruu soum, Selenge aimag:
🐑 how the 🇬🇧 breed is helping herders to be more productive;
🐑 how the effects of climate change are impacting herding communities;
🐑 and that Suffolk lamb is delicious!
I am proud to have served alongside Mongolian Armed Forces in ISAF in Afghanistan.
At the opening of Ex KHAN QUEST, I saw the value of our partnership to protect vulnerable populations and uphold international law.
It was a great honour to witness the opening of the Parliament.
The words of Speaker HE
@Zandanshatar
are important for Mongolians and their friends:
🏛️ transparency & accountability
🏛️ prosperity for all
🏛️ human rights & democratic values
Эрхэм гишүүддээ амжилт хүсье.
On behalf of the British embassy I extend my condolences to the NEMA officers who lost their lives during the tragic accident at Dunjingarav. Our thoughts are with the families of all those affected and we wish a fast recovery to those injured in this tragic event.
Alexei Navalny campaigned bravely for democracy, freedom, and to expose corruption.
His death in jail is further evidence that President Putin silences all opposition. Critics are imprisoned, poisoned or forced into exile to avoid death.
Democracy and debate are precious.
Alexei Navalny dedicated his life to exposing the corruption of the Russian system.
The UK has summoned the Russian Embassy to make clear we hold the authorities responsible for his death.
There must be a credible and transparent investigation.
British engineering, quality & innovation are in every aspect of ULE Mongolia’s
@JCBmachines
HQ.
The highest standards of:
🚜 equipment
🚜 design
🚜 after sales servicing
🚜 innovation to meet the tough needs of the construction & mining industry.
A great 🇲🇳 🤝🇬🇧 partnership!
Mongolian calligraphy (handwriting in Classical Mongolian script) is on the
@UNESCO
List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Today HE President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh presented awards for the best calligrapher of 2023. It’s amazing to see the skill passing to the next generation ✍️
I am proud to have served as a UN staff member alongside exceptional colleagues working for good in the world.
Mongolia shares that commitment, and continues to offer its outstanding peacekeepers to work for peace and security around the world.
Thank you and Happy
@UN
Day.
Thank you
@HMAMalone
for your great tenure and five years of distinguished service in
#Mongolia
. I'm grateful to be able to build on your work with
@AndyJBatt
and the dedicated
@UKinMongolia
team. 🇬🇧🤝🇲🇳
This feature really captures UK- Mongolian relations looking back over the last 60 years, and forward to an exciting new period for our partnership:
💡innovation
👩🎓education
☀️renewable energy
🎬 culture
🌳 climate
🚊infrastructure
🏛️democracy
Really energising to discuss economic growth, sustainable development & women’s empowerment with such an impressive female leader.
We work in different fields but we share a passion for Mongolia’s growth & development 📊
Thank you for the experience
@Nasaa88
@BloombergTVM
🙏
SDG Summit at
#UNGA
is the half way point to achieving goals that will
🌎 eradicate poverty & hunger
🌎 protect the planet
🌎 promote justice
🌎 eliminate discrimination & inequality
🌎 foster prosperity
Let’s recommit, reform & accelerate to achieve this in Mongolia
🇲🇳🤝🌎
Tonight I saw the beautiful and moving Mongolian film “If Only I Could Hibernate”.
See it if you can - it shows some of the biggest challenges facing Mongolia but also some of the solutions:
Education, new environmental technology and communities✨
@BFI
#Mongolia
Congratulations to Major General Erdenebat Batsuuri on his appointment as Force Commander of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) 🇺🇳
Mongolia's proud record in
@UNPeacekeeping
is an outstanding contribution to global peace & security
I was honoured to meet H.E. Speaker
@Zandanshatar
.
Mongolia's commitment to democracy and to transparent and accountable Parliamentary practice is profound.
I look forward to our two great Parliaments continuing to work together in the spirit of friendship and shared values.
We are so excited that one of the most exciting live acts, musical daredevils from London, Black Midi is coming to Mongolia as part of their Asia Tour. Catch their show at the Ulaanbaatar Event Hall on July 26th!
See you there on 26 July! See below for event details. 👇🇬🇧🇲🇳🤘
From next season, the 3.2 billion viewers of 🇬🇧 Premier League Football will see the
#GoMongolia
logo on the shirts of
@FulhamFC
.
From Craven Cottage to the world this exciting partnership with the Ministry of Culture includes training exchanges for Mongolia’s young players.
Mongolia’s biodiversity and rare species are a precious part of the county’s heritage and our responsibility to preserve for future generations.
🇬🇧 and
@OfficialZSL
have partnered on biodiversity projects in Mongolia since 2003 - it was great to review the great progress today!
At the World Economic Forum, UK and Mongolia are demonstrating how innovation & new technology is helping Mongolia's emergency services (and tourists!) to access remote areas accurately with
@what3words
Great article by Minister
@NominChinbat
🇲🇳🤝🇬🇧
It was a privilege for the British Embassy to participate in observing Mongolia’s parliamentary elections today.
A great opportunity to witness Mongolians exercising their democratic choice of representatives. Thank you to all the polling stations in UB & Tov who welcomed us!
Thank you to UB City for organising such a great
#Ulaanbaatar
Marathon this year! And to all the volunteers who kept me motivated for 10kms 💪
Congratulations to everyone who took part, it was great to share this experience of our city together.
#GoMongolia
Mongolia’s economic growth is impressive and the country has huge potential to be a leader in new sectors including renewable energy.
It was great to hear plans to transition away from coal & build a stronger investment climate at the opening of
@MEForum2024
today.
#GoMongolia
@ob2133
I’m glad that
@ADBChiefEcon
said that the discussion would benefit from more female participation.
There are so many well qualified, articulate Mongolian female experts and we need to hear their voices.
It was inspiring to join people and organisations working to improve our city and protect the planet today! 🌏
Thank you
@RTMongolia
and GerHub for organising a great event to plant trees in the Children’s Park. And to Ulzii from
@ungunem
for the joy of planting together 🌲🌲🌲
@ZShugarsuren
That would be fantastic- Mongolian officers have already participated with distinction in the UK’s Royal College of Defence Studies so it would be great to have Mongolian cadets training alongside their British counterparts early in their careers. Watch this space!
@BritishArmy