Interviews
President of Mongolia 2009-2017
Elbegdorj Tsakhia
Former President Elbegdorj Tsakhia on Mongolia’s Democracy and Security
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Brigadier General of the Mongolian Armed Forces
Bolor Ganbold
Bolor Ganbold was once Mongolia’s first female cadet; now she is the country’s first female general. She speaks about her journey and the role of women in Mongolia’s military.
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https://thediplomat.com/2022/08/interview-with-bolor-ganbold-mongolias-first-female-general/
Ambassador of France to Mongolia
Sébastien Surun
Ambassador Surun on France-Mongolia bilateral relations and his personal views on regional security issues involving Mongolia’s neighbors.
https://thediplomat.com/2022/12/interview-with-frances-ambassador-to-mongolia-sebastien-surun/
Ambassador of the UK to Mongolia
Fiona Blyth
“Mongolia has centuries of experience of navigating great power competition. I think there is a lot to learn from Mongolia.”
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https://thediplomat.com/2023/12/interview-with-u-k-ambassador-to-mongolia-fiona-blyth/
Director-General of Mongolia's Independent Authority Against Corruption
Dashdavaa Zandraa
“Fighting corruption is more about eliminating the conditions that create corruption than about corrupt officials,” says the director-general of Mongolia’s Independent Authority Against Corruption.
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https://thediplomat.com/2022/02/interview-with-dashdavaa-zandraa-mongolias-anti-corruption-chief/
Minister of Culture of Mongolia
Nomin Chinbat
In an interview with The Diplomat, Mongolia’s culture minister underscores the intersection of the economy and culture.
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https://thediplomat.com/2024/01/nomin-chinbat-on-mongolia-and-the-world-economic-forum/
Minister of Labor and Social Protection
Bulgantuya Khurelbaatar
Minister Bulgantuya speaking on Mongolia's gender gap, work force, and social protection programs for children and families.
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https://thediplomat.com/2024/03/mongolias-labor-minister-on-tackling-the-workplace-gender-gap/
Ambassador of Australia to Mongolia
Katie Smith
Australian Ambassador to Mongolian, Katie Smith highlighted the 50 years of cooperation between Ulaanbaatar and Canberra.
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"In an “increasingly uncertain region,” Amb. Katie Smith sees Australia-Mongolia relations “as going from strength to strength.”
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