We deliver you the interview with D.Gankhuyag, State Secretary of the MFA and Chairman of the ASEM Mongolia Office, to talk about the significance of organizing the ASEM summit, the status of the preparations for the summit and other related issues.
-Shall we begin our interview first with a reflection on the Mongolia-ASEM history?
-ASEM is not only a forum between Asia and Europe. It is also an informal process of dialogue and cooperation, based on promoting equal partnership and enhancing mutual understanding. It is also an open forum for decision makers, policy makers, researchers and academics, civil society figures and businesspeople to discuss issue and express opinions of common interest. Mongolia became an ASEM member only in 2008, and within this short span of time we are hosting this important forum in our country. This can be viewed as a major accomplishment for our country, a huge responsibility, as well as a rare historical opportunity.
Since ancient times, Mongols have been striving to link the West with the East and to establish peace and tranquility à la Pax Mongolica. They have played an important role as a geographical, economic and cultural bridge, linking the West and the East and we hope to continue to carry out this important responsibility in the future, too. The successful organization of the ASEM Summit would give us additional opportunities to make the world better understand and appreciate Mongolia.
-For the first time ever Mongolia would be hosting the Heads of state and government of more than 50 countries at one and the same time. How well are the preparations for the ASEM Summit proceeding?
-The Prime Minister-headed National Council as well as the Council’s working groups and the ASEM Mongolia Office are all successfully fulfilling their respective duties and functions to ensure the successful preparation of the summit. The expansion of the capacity of the Chinggis Khaan International airport has been ensured and additional aircraft stands have been built. A lot of work has already been accomplished by way of selecting the hotels that would accommodate the high level guests and accompanying delegates, working groups, journalists and media people coming for the ASEM Summit, improving the quality of hotel services, and building the capacity of the hotel personnel. The construction of the ASEM Villa that would house the heads of the delegations to the Summit is nearing completion.
Roads, bridges and fly-overs have been built a new, expanded or renovated with the objective of improving the traffic in the city of Ulaanbaatar.
We are also working closely with the European Union and the European member countries of ASEM in training translators and interpreters for, as well as managing the protocol of the ASEM Summit.
Planned actions for promoting Mongolia to the world, promoting its history, and culture, socio-economic development are already being implemented in anticipation of the Summit.
-Many side events would be organized during the ASEM Summit. Can you please elaborate what they would be?
-Besides the Summit-level meeting, 9 different side events are planned to be organized during the Summit involving the business, civil society, parliamentarians and the youth. The host countries of the previous ASEM Summit had not organized this many side events during an ASEM summit. This is an expression of the enormous trust being bestowed on us by the Asian and European countries. This is precisely why we are also trying our best to ensure the success of the Summit.
Another important feature of the Summit in 2016 is that it coincides with the 20th anniversary of ASEM itself. Mongolia has now a dual important responsibility of drawing the road map for the next 20 years of ASEM. In order to live up to this important responsibility with honor, many ASEM member countries are working closely with us.
-The hosting of the ASEM Summit would become a historical event for our country. Can you share with us your thoughts on the significance of this event?
-Mongolia for the first time ever would be organizing a large-scale summit that is expected to bring together the Heads of state and government of many Asian and European countries. The organization of this summit in the country can be regarded not only as a matter of honor and great responsibility but also as the peak of success and accomplishments of the country in its foreign relations and diplomatic efforts 25 years after Mongolia’s transition to democracy and renewal of its foreign policy doctrine.
The successful organization of the Summit will help further solidify Mongolia’s international prestige, ensure many more countries support our foreign policy doctrine and active international efforts, and expand cooperation with them.
The Summit would also help make progress in the national tourist and services sector, and have a positive impact on reintroducing the flow of foreign investment in the country. The Summit would not only help popularize the centuries-old national history, customs and traditions, arts and culture throughout the world, but would also help consolidate the historical experience and gains in social relations.
What’s more, we would gain new experience in organizing international level meetings and forums in the future. And we are confident that this would make it possible to host many more similar international activities.
-Thank you very much.
-Thank you, and taking this opportunity, I would like to thank and wish good luck to everyone for their sincere contribution, effort and time to ensure the successful organization of this landmark event in the country.
Source: www.asem11.mn
We deliver you the interview with D.Gankhuyag, State Secretary of the MFA and Chairman of the ASEM Mongolia Office, to talk about the significance of organizing the ASEM summit, the status of the preparations for the summit and other related issues.
-Shall we begin our interview first with a reflection on the Mongolia-ASEM history?
-ASEM is not only a forum between Asia and Europe. It is also an informal process of dialogue and cooperation, based on promoting equal partnership and enhancing mutual understanding. It is also an open forum for decision makers, policy makers, researchers and academics, civil society figures and businesspeople to discuss issue and express opinions of common interest. Mongolia became an ASEM member only in 2008, and within this short span of time we are hosting this important forum in our country. This can be viewed as a major accomplishment for our country, a huge responsibility, as well as a rare historical opportunity.
Since ancient times, Mongols have been striving to link the West with the East and to establish peace and tranquility à la Pax Mongolica. They have played an important role as a geographical, economic and cultural bridge, linking the West and the East and we hope to continue to carry out this important responsibility in the future, too. The successful organization of the ASEM Summit would give us additional opportunities to make the world better understand and appreciate Mongolia.
-For the first time ever Mongolia would be hosting the Heads of state and government of more than 50 countries at one and the same time. How well are the preparations for the ASEM Summit proceeding?
-The Prime Minister-headed National Council as well as the Council’s working groups and the ASEM Mongolia Office are all successfully fulfilling their respective duties and functions to ensure the successful preparation of the summit. The expansion of the capacity of the Chinggis Khaan International airport has been ensured and additional aircraft stands have been built. A lot of work has already been accomplished by way of selecting the hotels that would accommodate the high level guests and accompanying delegates, working groups, journalists and media people coming for the ASEM Summit, improving the quality of hotel services, and building the capacity of the hotel personnel. The construction of the ASEM Villa that would house the heads of the delegations to the Summit is nearing completion.
Roads, bridges and fly-overs have been built a new, expanded or renovated with the objective of improving the traffic in the city of Ulaanbaatar.
We are also working closely with the European Union and the European member countries of ASEM in training translators and interpreters for, as well as managing the protocol of the ASEM Summit.
Planned actions for promoting Mongolia to the world, promoting its history, and culture, socio-economic development are already being implemented in anticipation of the Summit.
-Many side events would be organized during the ASEM Summit. Can you please elaborate what they would be?
-Besides the Summit-level meeting, 9 different side events are planned to be organized during the Summit involving the business, civil society, parliamentarians and the youth. The host countries of the previous ASEM Summit had not organized this many side events during an ASEM summit. This is an expression of the enormous trust being bestowed on us by the Asian and European countries. This is precisely why we are also trying our best to ensure the success of the Summit.
Another important feature of the Summit in 2016 is that it coincides with the 20th anniversary of ASEM itself. Mongolia has now a dual important responsibility of drawing the road map for the next 20 years of ASEM. In order to live up to this important responsibility with honor, many ASEM member countries are working closely with us.
-The hosting of the ASEM Summit would become a historical event for our country. Can you share with us your thoughts on the significance of this event?
-Mongolia for the first time ever would be organizing a large-scale summit that is expected to bring together the Heads of state and government of many Asian and European countries. The organization of this summit in the country can be regarded not only as a matter of honor and great responsibility but also as the peak of success and accomplishments of the country in its foreign relations and diplomatic efforts 25 years after Mongolia’s transition to democracy and renewal of its foreign policy doctrine.
The successful organization of the Summit will help further solidify Mongolia’s international prestige, ensure many more countries support our foreign policy doctrine and active international efforts, and expand cooperation with them.
The Summit would also help make progress in the national tourist and services sector, and have a positive impact on reintroducing the flow of foreign investment in the country. The Summit would not only help popularize the centuries-old national history, customs and traditions, arts and culture throughout the world, but would also help consolidate the historical experience and gains in social relations.
What’s more, we would gain new experience in organizing international level meetings and forums in the future. And we are confident that this would make it possible to host many more similar international activities.
-Thank you very much.
-Thank you, and taking this opportunity, I would like to thank and wish good luck to everyone for their sincere contribution, effort and time to ensure the successful organization of this landmark event in the country.
Source: www.asem11.mn