Ambassador of Türkiye to Mongolia Awarded the “Friendship Medal”

Last Updated on January 28, 2025 6:50 am

On January 27, 2025, President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Türkiye to Mongolia Zafer Ateş, who is departing the country upon the completion of his term.

President Khurelsukh highlighted that his State Visit to the Republic of Türkiye, which took place 21 years after a Mongolian Head of State last visited Türkiye, was highly successful, coinciding with the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the Republic of Türkiye. The President expressed gratitude to Ambassador Zafer Ateş and the staff of the Embassy for their efforts in organizing this historic visit that elevated bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership.

Furthermore, in recognition of his contributions to expanding and developing Mongolia–Türkiye relations and cooperation in the areas of politics, defense, economy, trade, social affairs, culture, education, and humanitarian efforts, and consolidating the peace and friendship between the peoples of the two countries, Ambassador Zafer Ateş was awarded the “Friendship” Medal.

Ambassador Zafer Ateş expressed gratitude to the Government and people of Mongolia for their full support and collaboration during his tenure. The Ambassador expressed his commitment to exerting all efforts towards further expanding and developing bilateral relations between the two countries. Ambassador Ateş presented his Letters of Credence to the President of Mongolia in May 2021.