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Elbegdorj Tsakhia

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first: 2009-09-24
most recent: 2015-09-24
sittings or episodes: 6
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“Allow me to first congratulate Mr. John Ashe of Antigua and Barbuda on assuming the presidency of the General Assembly at this session. Mongolia pledges its full support to him. We gather here at the United Nations to collectively assess the state of the world, share our thoughts and our vision, and agree on common actions. I shall begin by reviewing where we are today. Over 70 million people around the world join the middle class each year. The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) have improved the lives of billions of people. The world has attained poverty-reduction targets — in some places, even ahead of the proscribed deadline. Rather than seeing 2015 as the end, we should view it as the beginning of a new era. In this era, we should build on our successes, attend to gaps and meet emerging challenges.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“Let us, together, build opportunities for all.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Yet that great king did not erect a single statute to himself. Chinggis Khan famously noted, “It was easier to conquer the world on horseback than to dismount and try to govern.” Let us be frank. It is not easy to be a diplomat in a troubled world. It is not easy to fight for equal opportunity for all. It is not easy to shine a light on corruption. It is not easy to govern by the rule of law. It is not easy to build real democracy. It is easier to build statues. It is easier to destroy. It is hard to govern well. But we all must dismount and govern, and govern well. That is vital in order to build a world where our children feel safer, a world where our families are stronger, a world where all nations can prosper. That is the legacy that real leaders need to build — not statues, but opportunities for all humankind.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“It is the fundamental building block for human development and free society. We owe our children — all of them — the opportunities that a strong education can offer. Instead of weapons, we should invest more in education, which unlocks the potential of every child. The return on such investment will be higher, both for the young men and women of tomorrow and for the world. Educated nations are more secure economically, respect human rights and have greater political freedom. In conclusion, I am happy to report Mongolia’s incredible forward movement and to renew our commitment as a part of the community of nations. We accept both the rights and responsibilities that come with that honour. Eight hundred and fifty years ago, our great king, Chinggis Khan, was born. He built the largest land empire in the history of the world.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Their instincts are to care for the old, the sick and those in need. Our mothers, sisters and daughters share a core value of caring for others. We need more women leaders. Women tend to see the whole picture. For society to advance, we need more women in public service at all levels, local to global. They bring a unique perspective that is often missing in global challenges. Has anyone ever heard of a female bloody dictator or tyrant? I think not. If there were more women in power, I think we would have more harmony, more engagement, less suffering and less conflict. I am proud to report that in our last elections, we tripled the number of women in Parliament. The way to empower women is to ensure that girls share the same educational opportunities as boys. Education is the most basic human right.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Young girls and boys, as well as their mothers and fathers, should not be dying in the streets and living through nightmares. That crisis is not just a subject for television programmes. We Members of the United Nations are not spectators. The Organization was not created merely to watch a show unfold on our televisions. We have to act. We have to move. Too many mothers suffer when their children struggle, whether it is for a lack of human rights or economic opportunity. Mothers want their children to be free. They want their children to have a job. They want a better life for their children. My 92-year-old- mother reminds me daily to serve all people with respect, especially women, children and the elderly. Women are the backbone of the family and the bedrock of a nation. They bring life into the world. They sense the cries of an infant.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Attacks on diplomatic compounds violate both the letter and spirit of international law. Today, I join with Mongolia’s allies in condemning the needless violence and bloodshed in Syria. Last year I urged action. The protest had started peacefully, but was met with violence from the Syrian Government. Each day, each hour and, indeed, each minute, the situation grows worse. In dealing with crises such as that in Syria, we must remember that those dying are not just citizens of that nation. They are also citizens of our planet. They are therefore also our brothers and sisters. The world should be unified and direct in bringing the bloodshed to an end before another life is needlessly lost. Young girls and boys should be in school, studying for their future, building their dreams.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“While nuclear power may remain a viable energy option for some, any nuclear energy programme in development must submit to the permanent supervision of the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency. Any nation seeking to build nuclear power must not endanger the peace and security of its independent neighbours. The solution to those challenges is engagement, not isolation. The solution is more diplomacy, more dialogue and more action. Now more than ever, it is clear that words alone are not enough. We must be united in taking action to preserve peace. That goal is even more imperative in light of the conflicts that have grown ever more tense in areas such as the Middle East. I was saddened by the death of the United States Ambassador and others in Libya. The mission of diplomacy is peaceful.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Let me be clear: capital punishment is ineffective and barbaric. Mongolia cares deeply about safeguarding global peace. We must preserve our planet by eliminating nuclear weapons across the world. We are also firmly opposed to storing nuclear waste on Mongolian soil. We are celebrating 20 years of enjoying nuclear- weapon-free status. I am grateful that on 17 September, the five permanent members of the Security Council — the People’s Republic of China, France, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United States — signed a joint declaration reaffirming that status for Mongolia. The dialogue on Mongolia and its nuclear- weapon-free zone, which was initiated and has been led by Mongolia, has continued to make progress. We will host an event in 2015 to make even further progress.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“As an emerging leader of the global community, Mongolia also has important international priorities. None is more important than protecting our environment. All nations must work to preserve our planet as our economies expand and mature. I was honoured and humbled to be recognized by the United Nations Environmental Programme this year for the work we are doing in Mongolia to preserve our precious environment. We are committed to doing even more. Another priority for Mongolia is expanding human rights. Mongolia has established an effective moratorium on capital punishment. We are seeking to permanently abolish the death penalty in Mongolia by legislative action very soon. A Government is created by its people; therefore no Government has the right to take the life of those who have created it.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Keeping up with our high rate of growth is a very real challenge and one that we are prepared to meet directly. We are very focused on balancing two goals — first, sharing the opportunities created by our economic success with all Mongolians, and secondly, demonstrating clearly and firmly that Mongolia is open for business and a fully engaged member of the international community. Our nation’s needs are significant — improved infrastructure, better health care and world-class education. We have much to do to meet the immediate and long-term needs of our people. Our people are the key to our success. We need to invest in their future. We need to invest in both social and economic infrastructure. We are committed to making the investments needed to give our children the bright futures they deserve.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Additionally, our track record of free and fair elections and the peaceful transfer of power from one party to another can serve as an example to our sister democracies around the world. Mongolia is moving towards more direct and participatory democracy. We are empowering our people, not the Government. Mongolia is proud to be the democratic anchor in the East. No democracy is ever perfect. We have experienced challenges similar to those experienced by other young democracies. Democracy does not end with the casting of a ballot. That is just the beginning. Mongolia is uniquely situated on many levels, democratically, economically and geographically. Our drive for democracy, transparency and hope for peace makes our nation a vital regional player. Economically, we are blessed by extraordinary growth — nearly 17 per cent last year.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“More than two decades later, Mongolia is a stable beacon of self-governance, a moving force behind the Asian Partnership Initiative for Democracy and the current President of the Community of Democracies. We are proud to chair that world movement for freedom. Mongolia has demonstrated a firm commitment to transparency, accountability and the rule of law. We have recognized that that is the only way that our democracy can succeed. Therefore, we cannot tolerate public corruption at any level, from the highest officials to the ordinary citizen. Corruption is like an infectious disease, growing in the dark, eating away at the public trust, scaring away investors, robbing average citizens of opportunities and attacking the vital immune system of a nation. We must shine a light on corruption and attack it head-on.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Last year, Mongolia observed the fiftieth anniversary of its joining this important body. Thanks to the choice of our free people, this son of a herder is here today, happy to report on Mongolia’s progress in building a strong and free society. More than 20 years ago, Mongolia stood at a crossroads. The f lag of democracy was firmly planted in our rich and historic soil when, in the cold winter of 1989 and in the spring of the White Horse Year of 1990, decades of rule without the consent of the governed were swept aside. Individual rights and liberties prevailed. Our revolution did not break a single window, and not one drop of blood was shed.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The day-to-day activities of the United Nations are of paramount importance to the cause of creating a safe, free and just life for humankind, in which everyone may enjoy integrity and dignity. We are confident that the United Nations will succeed in its continued reform efforts to this end.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“We stand strongly committed to further contributing to the multifaceted activities of the United Nations. I am pleased to announce our decision to present our 11-50702 22 candidature for a non-permanent seat on the Security Council for the term 2023-2024 at the elections to be held at the seventy-seventh session of the General Assembly, and humbly seek members’ valuable support. The contribution and leadership of the United Nations in maintaining international peace, security and promoting sustainable development continue to grow. In this respect, I call on the General Assembly to develop relevant solutions and decisions at this session aimed at supporting the aspirations of countries and peoples to better livelihoods.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“My delegation is pleased to recall that, at the initiative of Mongolia, the General Assembly adopted the Declaration on the Rights of Peoples to Peace, the principles and guidelines for international negotiations, resolutions on the annual observance of Disarmament Week, the United Nations Literacy Decade and resolutions relating to cooperatives, rural women and landlocked developing countries. Mongolian troops have courageously served in the blue United Nations helmet in many hotspots around the world, including in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Western Sahara, South Sudan, Eritrea, Georgia, Sierra Leone, Chad and Darfur. All in all, over the past five decades Mongolia has been faithful to its obligations under the Charter and striven to be an active Member State.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“Today Mongolia is a party to more than 240 multilateral conventions and enjoys membership in over 110 international organizations. United Nations assistance and cooperation have been instrumental in developing human resources and capacity-building, developing education, health and information technology, reducing poverty and developing an adequate response to natural disasters. For its part, Mongolia has also endeavoured to contribute where it could to the joint efforts of the international community.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“It should go without saying that, in today’s world, any attempt to enforce such decisions would undoubtedly fail. It is of historic importance to us that the observance of the fiftieth anniversary of Mongolia’s joining this global Organization coincides with this session of the General Assembly. On 27 October 1961, Mongolia became a full Member of the United Nations. It has opened new frontiers of active engagement with the international community for the global good. Furthermore, this year Mongolia is marking the 2,220th anniversary of its statehood, centenaries of regaining its independence and the establishment of a modern diplomatic service, as well as the ninetieth anniversary of the people’s revolution. Over the past five decades, cooperation between Mongolia and the United Nations has expanded both in scope and substance.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“We commend the Secretary-General’s initiative to hold a high-level meeting tomorrow to strengthen international measures for nuclear safety and security around the world. The 2010 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons gave renewed impetus for expanding nuclear weapon-free zones around the world. The proposed nuclear weapon-free zone in the Middle East would contribute to the promotion of world peace. Mongolia continues to work on further strengthening its internationally recognized nuclear weapon-free status. To this end, we are holding consultations with nuclear Powers. From the highly esteemed rostrum of the General Assembly, I would like to underscore that there should be no doubt that Mongolia will never accede to the dumping of nuclear waste on its territory.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“We are ready to consult with relevant countries to move forward with out proposal. On 11 September 10 years ago, terrorists tore down the twin towers, but they failed to tear down the spirit of freedom they represented, and they will never succeed in doing that. Mongolia stands with the international community in its fight against terrorism as a party to all of the United Nations conventions to combat terrorism. We need to reinvigorate our resolve to attain a world free of nuclear weapons and to exploit nuclear power solely for peaceful purposes. We were reminded of the urgency and importance of strengthening the safety and security of nuclear reactors by the tragic accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant last March.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“It was a timely decision to make “The role of mediation in the settlement of disputes by peaceful means” the main theme of this general debate. The main purpose of the United Nations is to settle disputes by peaceful means. We commend the skilful diplomacy of the Secretary-General and his envoys in resolving disputes and conflicts in various corners of the world. Member States need to work together to strengthen the United Nations capacity to that end. North-East Asia is a region where mediation activities can be vigorously pursued. The region still lacks a formal mechanism for building confidence and strengthening regional cooperation. Therefore, we believe that Mongolia’s proposal to set up a permanent mechanism to promote peace and stability in North- East Asia remains valid.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“The international community should not shy away from condemning the regime of Syria’s Bashar Al-Assad, who has inhumanly and brutally chosen the way of bloodshed to crack down on peaceful, freedom- and justice-craving protesters by using combat vehicles, snipers and military force. Let us unanimously demand that he end his atrocities. We must make the necessary decision to that effect without delay, and help the courageous people of Syria, who are losing dozens of their brave sons and daughters every day. The love of freedom is the greatest force in this world. No tyranny, not even the cruellest regime, can resist it forever. I direct these words to the authorities 21 11-50702 of Yemen and dictators seeking to suppress their citizens’ fight for freedom.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“Bad governance is the worst problem of all, and any aspirations to improve and streamline it should therefore be strongly supported at all times. Libya has entered a new era as a result of the relentless courage and patience of the rebels, who persevered for many months in their struggle for freedom, human rights and democracy. Colonel Al-Qadhafi called his fellow countrymen “rats” who should be brutally hunted down and exterminated. Now he himself is being hunted like a rat from hole to hole and trench to trench. That is the fate that awaits anyone who represses people’s love for freedom and their desire to live in dignity. Respectful of the aspirations of the Libyan people, Mongolia has recognized the National Transitional Council and offers its full support to Libya’s transition towards democracy, justice and human rights.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“I would also like to call on all Member States attempting to improve their governance at the national level to join the Zero Tolerance for Corruption Campaign. The Arab Spring will be followed by the Arab Challenge. Although the democratic process is a homegrown phenomenon, it should be supported by international cooperation. Here, I have a message for the industrialized democratic countries: Do not withdraw from the battle. Democratization does not mean Westernization, however. Democracy should develop naturally, in line with the historical, cultural and development specifics of a given country. Nonetheless, respect for freedom, justice and human rights and strict observance of the rule of law are common to all successful and responsible democracies.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“Most of all, we must consolidate accountable and transparent governance, free from corruption and secured by an independent judiciary. Such governance should be more responsive to the needs of ordinary citizens, serve them, abide by the rule of law and the principle of impartiality, and have proper checks and balances. In short, we are striving to develop a system of governance that values its people and treats them with dignity and respect. To address these challenges and threats to democracy and an open society, we are implementing a Mongolia-specific MDG 9 on democratic governance, human rights and zero tolerance for corruption. Within this goal, we are endeavouring to make our governance open and transparent; hence our full support for the Open Government Partnership initiative.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“During its presidency over the next two years, Mongolia will give priority to promoting education for democracy and good governance, eliminating corruption, building partnerships with civil society and consolidating regional cooperation. Over the past 20 years of our own democratic changes, Mongolia has fundamentally transformed its former political, social and economic systems and laid down all the necessary foundations for new democratic governance, promoting and protecting a market economy, free elections, freedom of the press and civil society. We feel rightly proud of these accomplishments. We are fully aware, however, that many things are far from perfect and that a lot more must be done to nurture democratic values in every citizen.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“Let me cite here the visionary teaching of the founder of the great Mongolian State, Chinggis Khaan, who was rightly chosen as the Man of the Millennium. Chinggis Khaan once said that conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is much harder. The revolution for freedom is fought and won by the combined efforts of thousands of people. However, in one way or another, it is each and every person who pays the price for freedom. It is my firm belief that notwithstanding any challenges it faces, freedom is the future of all humankind. Beginning in July, Mongolia assumed the honourable and responsible duties of President of the Community of Democracies, an organization geared to promoting and strengthening democratic norms and values around the world.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“I trust that the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development will produce results that can take us further down this road. As a country highly vulnerable to the impact of climate change, Mongolia is supportive of global efforts to combat its negative effects. With that in view, Mongolia will host the Asia-Europe Environment Ministers’ Meeting on Sustainable Water and Forest Management in 2012. The past year has witnessed dramatic transformations. The Arab Spring has brought freedom to millions, but it is far from over. The revolution for freedom is not the hardest social change to make. Building and developing a free, open and fair civic society is even more difficult. That is what our ancestors taught us, and these lessons have been reinforced during our own democratic transformation 11-50702 20 over the past 20 years.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“We look forward to the seventeenth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, to be held in Durban, South Africa, later this year, to discuss a significant reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the development of green economies. I believe that the global transition to a green economy is critically important for mitigating climate change and halting desertification, land degradation, ecosystem destruction and the loss of biodiversity, and that these in turn will help reduce poverty. Financial assistance and expertise are vital to developing countries, including my own, in their efforts to develop a green economy through the introduction of green technologies and by building national capacity in energy production, construction and agriculture.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“Climate change, drought, land degradation and desertification have emerged as some of the gravest challenges facing humankind. Yesterday’s High-level Meeting on desertification marked an important step forward in finding collective solutions to these challenges. It is a matter of great concern that 2 billion people and about 50 per cent of agricultural land around the globe are affected by desertification, land degradation and drought. We should therefore set up an intergovernmental panel to conduct a comprehensive study on the effects of these phenomena and to identify action-oriented recommendations for affected countries.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“But our goals relating to poverty, environmental degradation and gender inequality are seriously off-track and will require stepped-up action on the part of the Government and the enhancement of our bilateral and multilateral partnerships if we are to meet these challenges. Mongolia has been implementing targeted policies and activities aimed at poverty reduction. Alcoholism is one of the serious social ills associated with poverty. As President, I initiated a nationwide movement aimed at stopping alcohol abuse, curbing its consumption and encouraging abstinence that has enjoyed wide public support. With a view to encouraging such movements in other countries, it might be useful to look into the possibility of promulgating an international convention aimed at reducing alcohol consumption.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“The creation of an international think tank for landlocked developing countries, to be set up in Ulaanbaatar, will unquestionably contribute to greater cooperation in the implementation of the Almaty Programme of Action and our relevant MDGs. I therefore call on all the relevant parties to sign and ratify the multilateral agreement establishing this institution, which will be vitally important to landlocked developing countries. Last year, we reviewed our progress in achieving the MDGs and agreed to strengthen the partnership. Yet, as was shown in the most recent MDG Gap Task Force report, significant gaps remain in delivering on commitments in the areas of aid, trade, debt relief and access to new technologies. For Mongolia, 66 percent of our MDGs are achievable by 2015.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“That agenda should help ensure the meaningful integration of developing countries into the world economy, taking into account the vulnerabilities of landlocked least-developed countries and those susceptible to desertification and climate change. The Doha Development Round of multilateral trade negotiations, stalled for the past decade, has yet to produce positive results towards this end. Every sixth Member of the United Nations is a landlocked developing country whose remoteness from world markets and high transport costs are a major impediment to its development. Along with other members of this group, Mongolia is endeavouring to advance our common interests at the United Nations and in the World Trade Organization.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“To this end, the existing governance structure ought to be improved and reformed. The involvement of international organizations is critical to this process. The thematic discussions on enhancing the role of the United Nations in global economic governance and dialogues with the Chairman of the Group of 20, held during the sixty-fifth session of the General Assembly, were the first important step. What we need to do now is to enhance the role and status of the United Nations, including the Economic and Security Council, in global economic decision-making. 19 11-50702 It has also become imperative to ensure full and on-time delivery of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and to formulate the post-2015 development agenda.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“Today the international community finds itself in times of uncertainty. The recovery from the economic and financial crisis has been uneven and sluggish. Its social repercussions have been intensified by persistent unemployment and poverty in many countries. Major natural disasters occur all too often. Unprecedented challenges stemming from climate change continue and remain unaddressed. The world’s population will reach 7 billion next month, and it is a cause of great concern that over a billion still suffer from hunger. The global economic and financial crisis grossly affected our drive to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. A number of international negotiations and mediation efforts on conflict resolution have yet to produce results. In today’s globalized world, these challenges require collective solutions.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“My delegation offers President Al-Nasser its warm congratulations on his unanimous election as President of the General Assembly at the current session and pledges its unconditional support and cooperation in the discharge of his onerous responsibilities. I wish to extend my sincere congratulations to the Secretary-General on his well-deserved re-appointment and express my deep appreciation for his role in enhancing the role of the world Organization as a promoter of peace, security and development. His unanimous re-election to his high post is a testimony to his outstanding leadership of the United Nations over the past five years and a vote of strong confidence in his future endeavours. On behalf of the people of Mongolia, I warmly welcome South Sudan as the 193rd Member of the United Nations.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“We will spare no effort to ensure that the world Organization remains a centre for coordination of the efforts of the community of nations towards peace and development in the years to come.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“The United Nations Democracy Fund is a notable example and Mongolia is proud to serve on its Advisory Board. The United Nations has also been an important stakeholder in the success of the new or restored democracies process. Over the past nearly five decades of Mongolia’s membership in the United Nations, our multifaceted cooperation has made a valuable contribution to our development. I am pleased to underscore that this received a considerable boost from the official visit to Mongolia of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon last July. We will closely work with the United Nations to ensure effective follow-up to the visit. In conclusion, I reiterate Mongolia’s strong resolve to continue its active participation in multilateral cooperation.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“Mongolia is proud of its successful democratic transition and major gains in the political, economic, social and spiritual areas of the life of our society. Yet, as a young democracy, my country is also intimately aware of the complex challenges faced by countries in transition. Democracy and respect for human rights are, in our view, inherently woven into the MDGs. Proceeding from this premise, Mongolia was the first country to adopt, in 2005, its own ninth MDG, on strengthening human rights, fostering democratic governance and zero tolerance to corruption. We believe in international cooperation and support for democratization efforts. In this regard, Mongolia applauds the increased role of the United Nations in fostering democracy and good governance.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“Next year will mark the tenth anniversary of the renowned Brahimi report (A/55/305), which charted a renewed vision for United Nations peacekeeping operations. We are proud that Mongolia has joined the ranks of active members of the United Nations peacekeeping family. With its latest deployment of a battalion to the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad, we have become one of the top 20 troop contributors. Mongolia stands committed to enhancing its contribution, including through hosting training for civil police and medical personnel at its peacekeeping operations training centre. Later this year we will observe the twentieth anniversary of the start of the democratic evolution in my home country.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“As a North-East Asian nation with an internationally recognized nuclear-weapon-free status, Mongolia stands for a nuclear-weapon-free Korean peninsula. Achieving a comprehensive solution to the nuclear issue through dialogue is of utmost importance. We hope that all countries concerned will look to the future in the interest of peace and stability in the region. We stand ready to contribute to this effort. Yesterday the international community witnessed another strong signal of strengthened multilateralism, particularly in the area of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. The Security Council summit chaired by President Obama (see S/PV.6191) confirmed the path towards a world free of nuclear weapons by adopting the historic resolution 1887 (2009).”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“Fourthly, in order to find effective solutions to global crises we need to do away with the triple deficit — a deficit of political will and commitment; a deficit of implementation; and a deficit of resources — that all too often has impeded the pursuit of our common efforts. Those are some of the issues that in our view warrant the consideration of the international community in order to formulate our collective approach to the pressing challenges at hand. Mongolia has continuously based its foreign policy on active participation in multilateral cooperation through the United Nations. Our engagement has ranged from non-proliferation and disarmament to promoting democracy and literacy and from addressing the special needs of LLDCs to responding to climate change and contributing to peacekeeping operations, programmes and funds.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“A revitalized General Assembly, a greater role for the Economic and Social Council in global economic governance and enhanced United Nations capacity in building democracy and peacebuilding are also needed. Mongolia fully supports Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s efforts to improve 13 09-52470 the management, efficiency and internal cohesion of the United Nations system. With a view to making our humble contribution to promoting effective international cooperation in the economic, social and related fields, Mongolia has proposed its candidature for consideration at the election next month for membership of the Economic and Social Council for 2010-2012. We are deeply grateful to our fellow members of the Asian Group for their endorsement of our candidature and look forward to the kind support of the broader membership of the United Nations.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“Hence the need for a reformed global governance structure. Mongolia believes that, with its impartiality and universal legitimacy, the United Nations is uniquely placed to serve as the centre of the new multilateralism. Our world Organization has embarked on a process of reform in order to better respond to multifaceted challenges. Important progress has been made in several reform areas, yet more efforts are needed to adapt the United Nations to the realities of the twenty- first century. We expect the General Assembly negotiations on Security Council reform to make meaningful progress at this session by meeting the demand of the overwhelming majority of Member States to expand the Council in both the permanent and the non-permanent categories.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“Indeed, lack of territorial access to the sea, remoteness from world markets and the consequent high transportation costs and undue delays are major impediments for LLDCs. Hence, Mongolia, together with other like-minded countries, has endeavoured to promote the common position and interests of the Group of LLDCs at both the United Nations and the World Trade Organization. The recent establishment of an international think tank for LLDCs in Ulaanbaatar will, in our view, enhance our coordinated efforts for the effective implementation of the Almaty Programme of Action and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Thirdly, the marginalization and inadequate representation of the developing world in global decision-making constitute another drawback to the strength of the new multilateralism.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“According to the World Bank’s latest report, released last week, the ongoing global economic, financial and food crises have plunged hundreds of millions more people into the iron grip of poverty, hunger, unemployment, illiteracy and ill-health. Despite this grim situation we are nonetheless encouraged by a broadly shared recognition that the vulnerable countries, including landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) ought to be assisted to withstand the harsh impact of the crises. In this regard, we look forward to the Group of 20 meeting in Pittsburgh to substantially increase support and assistance to vulnerable and low-income countries. Every sixth Member of the United Nations is a landlocked developing country with inherent development handicaps.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“Allow me to share briefly our views on issues we deem important as we collectively seek to identify effective responses to the global crises. First, my delegation believes that the multiple nature of the crises has to be taken into account in order to find an adequate response at the global level. This in itself is a daunting task, requiring of us the courage to rise beyond mere national or group interests in order to survive collectively in our one — global — human village. Secondly, in all our policies and actions we need to focus on people — on the human costs of overcoming the dire consequences of multiple crises.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“It has become increasingly evident that extensive effects of climate change have already appeared in most parts of the subregion, which has become more exposed to drought; desertification; reduced water resources; land degradation; increased occurrence of natural disasters and melting of permafrost, glaciers and snow cover. The resulting poverty, food shortages and spread of infectious disease will have an increasing effect on the sustainable development of the countries in the region. Hence the urgent need for joint efforts to redress the situation, mitigate risks and enhance those countries’ adaptive capacity. We remain hopeful that they will continue their active engagement in the preparations for the Summit next year.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“The political will was clearly displayed. The deal must be within our grasp. Climate change poses a truly existential threat to humanity. As a country intimately affected by climate change, Mongolia deems it important to complement global efforts with those at regional and subregional levels. With that in mind, we have proposed a North-east Asia Summit on Climate Change. A series of preparatory meetings have been held over the last two years, including meetings with experts and young people, and with senior officials and ministers, in March and May respectively.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)