Finland talks business and human rights in Mongolia
Finnish President Tarja Halonen has made the first high-level official visit to Mongolia, accompanied by a delegation of business executives. Finnish companies are setting their sights Mongolia's mining business.
The Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar put on a warm welcome for Finnish guests, having just said goodbye to a number of high officials from other countries. The Indian, South Korean and Chinese leadership, as well as the US vice president, have recently visited this fast-growing nation.
Mongolia’s mining industry is driving interest in the country. Major copper and coal mines are springing up in the Gobi desert under the guidance of big international companies.
Finnish companies are hoping to secure lucrative contracts. The delegation also included Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Alexander Stubb, who said that Finnish companies could bring environmental values to the area.
Meanwhile President Halonen said that, for her, promoting interest in democracy and human rights is an equally important goal.
Her Mongolian counterpart seemed to agree.
“When I talk about valuable relations, I talk about respecting human rights, rule of law, transparency, more inclusive government,” said Mongolian president Tsakhia Elbegdorj. “I think Finland is going to be a great role model for Mongolia.”
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The Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar put on a warm welcome for Finnish guests, having just said goodbye to a number of high officials from other countries. The Indian, South Korean and Chinese leadership, as well as the US vice president, have recently visited this fast-growing nation.
Mongolia’s mining industry is driving interest in the country. Major copper and coal mines are springing up in the Gobi desert under the guidance of big international companies.
Finnish companies are hoping to secure lucrative contracts. The delegation also included Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Alexander Stubb, who said that Finnish companies could bring environmental values to the area.
Meanwhile President Halonen said that, for her, promoting interest in democracy and human rights is an equally important goal.
Her Mongolian counterpart seemed to agree.
“When I talk about valuable relations, I talk about respecting human rights, rule of law, transparency, more inclusive government,” said Mongolian president Tsakhia Elbegdorj. “I think Finland is going to be a great role model for Mongolia.”
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