On June 2, 2026, Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs S.Amarsaikhan received Delphine Schantz, Regional Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on expanding cooperation in combating illicit drug trafficking, strengthening prevention efforts, and addressing transnational organized crime, cybercrime, corruption, and money laundering.
At the start of the meeting, Minister S.Amarsaikhan expressed gratitude to UNODC for its consistent support over the past 20 years in enhancing the capacity of law enforcement agencies, including through laboratories, technical equipment, and specialist training aimed at strengthening Mongolia’s ability to fight drug trafficking and organized crime.
The parties noted that the “Strengthening the Capacity of Mongolian Law Enforcement Agencies” (M-LET) project, funded by the United States Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs and implemented in cooperation with UNODC since May 2024, has been effective in updating the curricula of Mongolian law enforcement academies, improving the learning environment, and providing training that meets international standards.
Delphine Schantz said Mongolia is actively cooperating with international organizations in the fight against drugs and is making real progress in strengthening law enforcement capacity. She expressed her commitment to continuing cooperation to improve the effectiveness of ongoing projects and programs, introduce internationally standardized technical and software solutions, and further strengthen human resources.
Minister S.Amarsaikhan said that in response to the rise in drug-related crimes, Mongolia is focusing on improving the legal environment, strengthening the capacity of law enforcement officers, and intensifying preventive measures targeting citizens. He added that he would continue to expand cooperation with UNODC in the fight against illicit drug trafficking, transnational organized crime, cybercrime, corruption, and money laundering.
On June 2, 2026, Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs S.Amarsaikhan received Delphine Schantz, Regional Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on expanding cooperation in combating illicit drug trafficking, strengthening prevention efforts, and addressing transnational organized crime, cybercrime, corruption, and money laundering.
At the start of the meeting, Minister S.Amarsaikhan expressed gratitude to UNODC for its consistent support over the past 20 years in enhancing the capacity of law enforcement agencies, including through laboratories, technical equipment, and specialist training aimed at strengthening Mongolia’s ability to fight drug trafficking and organized crime.
The parties noted that the “Strengthening the Capacity of Mongolian Law Enforcement Agencies” (M-LET) project, funded by the United States Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs and implemented in cooperation with UNODC since May 2024, has been effective in updating the curricula of Mongolian law enforcement academies, improving the learning environment, and providing training that meets international standards.
Delphine Schantz said Mongolia is actively cooperating with international organizations in the fight against drugs and is making real progress in strengthening law enforcement capacity. She expressed her commitment to continuing cooperation to improve the effectiveness of ongoing projects and programs, introduce internationally standardized technical and software solutions, and further strengthen human resources.
Minister S.Amarsaikhan said that in response to the rise in drug-related crimes, Mongolia is focusing on improving the legal environment, strengthening the capacity of law enforcement officers, and intensifying preventive measures targeting citizens. He added that he would continue to expand cooperation with UNODC in the fight against illicit drug trafficking, transnational organized crime, cybercrime, corruption, and money laundering.