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In the framework of Mongolia’s initiative on “Ulaanbaatar dialogue of North East Asian security” a meeting under the theme “Тies of the Energy sector in NorthEast Asia” was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs last week.
Two years ago the during the 7th Ministerial Conference of the Community of Democracies, President of Mongolia Mr Ts. Elbegdorj led the initiative to organize the international meeting in Ulaanbaatar in order to contribute to the regional security.
The meeting brought together representatives of the energy research and analysis institutions of Russia, China, South Korea, Japan, representatives of Mongolia's state and private enterprises, and experts from 16 international organizations such as Asian Development bank, International Energy Agency and etc.
“The Statement of Ulaanbaatar” has been released after a two day meeting.
The participants have considered the necessity to widen the cooperation of North Eastern countries in the energy sector by strengthening the collaboration between the regional energy institutions and the scholars.
Morever, they have expressed a readiness to have such meetings on a regular basis.

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