Mongolia and New Zealand Resume Foreign Ministry Consultations After 12 Years
Mongolia and New Zealand have held their second consultative meeting between their foreign ministries in Wellington, renewing a formal dialogue that had been on hold for 12 years.
The two sides reviewed the current state of bilateral relations and discussed practical ways to expand cooperation in several areas, including disaster preparedness, agriculture, trade, renewable energy, education, and professional training. One important topic was earthquake preparedness and prevention, with both countries looking at opportunities to exchange experience and strengthen their ability to respond to natural disasters. They also discussed cooperation in sheep shearing, improving Mongolia’s meat export capacity, and learning from New Zealand’s experience as a major agricultural exporter.
Renewable energy was another area of discussion, with the two sides considering cooperation suited to their different geographic and natural conditions. They also explored further joint initiatives in education and capacity building. New Zealand shared its experience with free trade agreements and international trade systems, while Mongolia briefed the New Zealand side on its recent economic policies and development measures.
The consultations also covered regional and international affairs, including shared challenges in energy markets. Mongolia outlined its relations with Russia, China, and other regional partners, while New Zealand explained its policies and development assistance in the Pacific region. Both countries exchanged views on multilateral cooperation and reform of the United Nations.
They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation through the UN and other international organizations. The two foreign ministries agreed to hold consultations more regularly, with the aim of developing a stronger relationship based on practical cooperation and mutual benefit.
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