President Elbegdorj thanked the world famous scientists
President Elbegdorj received world famous paleontologist, professor of the Canadian University of Alberta, Phillip Currie and paleontologist Eva Koppelhus.
President Elbegdorj appreciated for their effort to draw world attention to the Tyrannosaurus Bataar when it was ready to be auctioned illegally in the United States.
Professor Phillip Currie replied “Mongolia is famous for its dinosaur fossil and archeological discoveries. But it was clear that Mongolia have lost a large number of fossils and dinosaur findings for many years. But Mr. President, we are pleased that you the Head of State gave great importance to this illegal auction, took an immediate measure and raised the public awareness to this issue. Thanks to your effort world countries know that Mongolia takes care of its archeological findings under legislation and has already joined the international conventions related to this issue”.
The President said “The Government of the United States, International Paleontological Association, scientists and paleontologists, world leading mass media organizations BBC and CNN are with us and it was the great lesson for our Government and officials who are in charge of this kind of issues”.
At the meeting both sides have discussed the possibilities of founding new paleontological museum in Mongolia. Professor Phillip Currie is the co-founder of a number of world famous museums and until now he works as advisor to those museums.
At the end of the meeting, Canadian scientists expressed their hope that the Tyrannosaurus Bataar will soon be delivered to Mongolia.
President Elbegdorj appreciated for their effort to draw world attention to the Tyrannosaurus Bataar when it was ready to be auctioned illegally in the United States.
Professor Phillip Currie replied “Mongolia is famous for its dinosaur fossil and archeological discoveries. But it was clear that Mongolia have lost a large number of fossils and dinosaur findings for many years. But Mr. President, we are pleased that you the Head of State gave great importance to this illegal auction, took an immediate measure and raised the public awareness to this issue. Thanks to your effort world countries know that Mongolia takes care of its archeological findings under legislation and has already joined the international conventions related to this issue”.
The President said “The Government of the United States, International Paleontological Association, scientists and paleontologists, world leading mass media organizations BBC and CNN are with us and it was the great lesson for our Government and officials who are in charge of this kind of issues”.
At the meeting both sides have discussed the possibilities of founding new paleontological museum in Mongolia. Professor Phillip Currie is the co-founder of a number of world famous museums and until now he works as advisor to those museums.
At the end of the meeting, Canadian scientists expressed their hope that the Tyrannosaurus Bataar will soon be delivered to Mongolia.
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