50 years of relations between Mongolia and Canada

2023-11-10

Canada recognized the Mongolian People’s Republic in 1964 and the two countries established diplomatic relations on November 30, 1973. The 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations falls in 2023.

Since 1990, as Mongolia transmitted to the democratic system, market economy and the society for human rights and freedom, the bilateral relations and cooperation have intensified, expanded and deepened with the shared values of democracy, human rights, freedom and rule of law.

Mongolia considers Canada as its “third neighbour” and a strategic partner in North America and gives a high importance to the development of relations and cooperation with Canada.

Diplomatic missions:

Mongolia opened its General Consulate in Toronto in 1998 and opened its Embassy in Ottawa in 2001. At present, Honorary Consuls of Mongolia work in Alberta, Quebec, British Columbia and Ontario provinces. 

Ambassadors G.Batsukh (2021-2005), D.Gotov (2005-2009), T.Zalaa-Uul (2009-2013), R.Altangerel (2013-2017) and Ya.Ariunbold (2019-2023) worked in Canada. The incumbent Ambassador E.Sarantogos presented her letter of credence to Governor of Canada Mary Simon on October 13, 2023.

Canada appointed an Honorary Consul in Mongolia in 1997, opened the Trade Representative’s Office in Ulaanbaatar in 2008 and opened the Embassy in Ulaanbaatar in 2008.  Ambassadors A.Biolik (2008-2010), G.Goldhawk (2010-2014), E.Jager (2015-2017), D.Sproule (2017-2019) and C.Ivkoff (2019-2023) worked in Mongolia. The incumbent Ambassador Sandra Choufani presented her letter of credence to President of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh on November 9, 2023.