On March 25, 2025, the Mongolia-Slovenia Parliamentary Friendship Groups held a virtual meeting to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation. Key points included the recent expansion of Mongolia’s Parliament, the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations, and potential collaborations in agriculture and tourism. Future discussions will focus on specific sectors involving relevant committees.
On March 25, 2025, a virtual meeting was convened between the Parliamentary Friendship Groups of Mongolia and Slovenia. Tuvshin Banzragch, the Head of the Mongolia-Slovenia Parliamentary Friendship Group, participated in the meeting alongside Suzana Lep Simenko, the Head of the Slovenia-Mongolia Parliamentary Friendship Group, representing both nations’ interests and fostering cooperation.
During the meeting, Tuvshin Banzragch remarked on the expansion of Mongolia’s State Great Khural, which now comprises 126 members, suggesting this new composition is advantageous for establishing durable relations with Slovenia. He expressed optimism that this legislative reinforcement would lead to more effective bilateral collaboration.
Suzana Lep Simenko acknowledged the recent milestone of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations, commemorated in 2023, and mentioned significant diplomatic exchanges, including the visits by Mongolia’s Foreign Minister and Slovenia’s President Natasa Pirc Musar. She noted that these interactions signify the positive trajectory of relations between the two countries, alongside updates regarding Slovenia’s forthcoming National Assembly election set for next year.
The discussion additionally encompassed ways to enhance economic and legal cooperation, identifying potential collaborations in key sectors such as agriculture, crop production, tourism, and forestry. The two leaders agreed to pursue these topics in future meetings that would include relevant Standing Committees and ministries to ensure well-structured discussions.
The meeting also included participation from other members of the Mongolia-Slovenia Parliamentary Friendship Group, specifically Soronzonbold Lkhagvasuren and Ochirbat Ganbat, as well as Samo Novak, the Secretary of the Slovenia-Mongolia Parliamentary Friendship Group. This diverse representation underscores the commitment to fostering bilateral ties effectively.
The virtual meeting between the Parliamentary Friendship Groups of Mongolia and Slovenia exemplified the dedication of both nations to enhance their diplomatic and economic relations. Key topics discussed included legislative capacity, significant diplomatic milestones, and prospective cooperation in agriculture, tourism, and other sectors. Future meetings are anticipated to solidify these intentions into actionable agreements, showcasing a proactive approach to bilateral engagement.
Original Source: montsame.mn
