State visit to Mongolia - Day 2
During the visit, Her Excellency had the opportunity to attend a performance offered by the children and met with school officials.
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Canada and Mongolia have been diplomatic partners for 40 years.
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"For 40 years, our two countries have been partners diplomatically, but it is our economic links—precipitated by many Canadian entrepreneurs—that were the genesis of our bilateral relationship," stated His Excellency. "Today, billions of dollars invested by your companies in Mongolia signify your ongoing and long term commitment to this country. Although Canadian involvement in the mining industry continues to be vital, I am pleased to see that our commercial ties are deepening and maturing. There has been great diversification in recent years, and there is still so much potential for us to do more together."
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On his last day in Mongolia, His Excellency attended a breakfast with various Canadian business leaders.
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This networking breakfast with Canadian business leaders served to promote Canada’s investment interests and commercial collaboration.
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The meeting between His Excellency and the Prime Minister of Mongolia served to build rapport with the new Mongolian government.
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Later on, the Governor General met with His Excellency Norovyn Altankhuyag, Prime Minister of Mongolia.
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That afternoon, Their Excellencies and members of the accompanying delegation met with women parliamentarians who are taking on a stronger leadership role in Mongolia.
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Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada is supporting women parliamentarians in Mongolia through an initiative that provides technical expertise to increase the effectiveness and visibility of women in Parliament.
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The round-table participants also discussed the successes and challenges of women in the public service.
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On her first stop, Her Excellency visited a school dormitory.
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Inside the herder family's winter station, Her Excellency experienced their culture.
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This visit gave Her Excellency the opportunity to learn more about the herder family's daily life.
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The second stop of her visit to Erdene County brought Her Excellency to a herder family’s winter station.
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The school dormitory was rehabilitated with Canada Fund for Local Initiatives support and currently houses 141 children from herder families studying at the local school.
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On the morning of October 26, 2013, Her Excellency traveled to Erdene County, outside of Ulaanbaatar, to highlight a Canada Fund for Local Initiatives project and to familiarize herself with the customary way of life in rural Mongolia.
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Together, those in attendance explored how Canada can continue to contribute to Mongolia’s prosperity and democratic development.
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