Highest diplomatic titles bestowed

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ In commemoration of the 105th anniversary of modern diplomatic service in Mongolia, a Presidential decree was issued to bestow the highest diplomatic titles ‘Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary’ and ‘Envoy Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary’ to Mongolian diplomats. The ceremony took place on February 22, Wednesday at State House with attendance of President Ts.Elbegdorj who handed over the badges and the certificates. The new Ambassadors are Ts.Munkh-Orgil, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ts.Tsolmon, former Minister of Defense, R.Altangerel, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to Canada, S.Odonbaatar, Head of Policy Management Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, L.Orgil, Head of ASEM Preparation Office, N.Nyamjav, O.Dambiinyam, G.Jargalsaikhan and B.Suvd, Advisors to the ASEM Preparation Office and senior diplomat Ya.Dashnyam. The new Envoys are B.Batkhishig, Ambassador of Mongolia to the Republic of Turkey, Ts.Batbayar, Ambassador of Mongolia to Cuba, B.Delgermaa, Ambassador of Mongolia to Russia, Kh.Davaadorj, Ambassador of Mongolia to Belgium, S.Tsoggerel, Ambassador of Mongolia to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, L.Dugerjav, Ambassador of Mongolia to Bulgaria, former Ambassador D.Idevkhten and senior diplomats Ch.Agvaandamdin and T.Dugeree. The titles were thus given with consideration of the diplomats’ participation in realization of foreign policy goals, commitment and dedication to Mongolian foreign affairs field and contribution to hosting of the 11th ASEM Summit in Ulaanbaatar last July.