ULAANBAATAR - Chairman of Mongolia's
Parliament D.Amarbayasgalan held an official meeting with Maya
Riniker, President of the Swiss Federal Council's National
Council, on July 29, 2025, to discuss strengthening bilateral
cooperation between the two nations.
At the beginning of the meeting, Chairman D.Amarbayasgalan
emphasized that Switzerland is Mongolia's third neighbor and a
trusted partner in Europe. He expressed Mongolia's commitment
to expanding bilateral relations and cooperation across
various social and economic sectors.
Strengthening Democratic Institutions
Mongolia has been implementing effective projects with
Switzerland to strengthen democracy, rule of law, and
parliamentary systems. The Chairman expressed gratitude for
the successful cooperation in Swiss parliamentary legislative
activities, including the implementation of public polling and
direct democracy principles.
Future Cooperation Plans
Looking ahead, the Mongolian Parliament pledges to support the
expansion of relations between legislative institutions and
their secretariats, fostering practical cooperation in areas
of mutual interest.
Maya Riniker, President of the Swiss Federal Council's
National Council, expressed satisfaction that despite
geographical distance, the two countries share common values
of peace and multilateral cooperation, with their relations
continuing to strengthen.
Parliamentary Exchange Program
As a result of successful cooperation between legislative
institutions and secretariats, a Swiss National Council
delegation will visit Mongolia this fall to exchange best
practices in parliamentary oversight, highlighting the
effective nature of bilateral parliamentary cooperation.
Continued Economic Support
Although the Swiss Development Agency has concluded its
operations in Mongolia, the State Secretariat for Economic
Affairs (SECO) continues to fund previously initiated
projects. The Swiss side expressed hope that the Mongolian
Parliament will continue to support these ongoing initiatives.
Source:
Parliament of Mongolia
This meeting represents another milestone in the growing
partnership between Mongolia and Switzerland, particularly
in strengthening democratic governance and parliamentary
cooperation.