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Interview Series

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President of Mongolia 2009-2017

Elbegdorj Tsakhia

Former President Elbegdorj Tsakhia on Mongolia’s Democracy and Security

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https://thediplomat.com/2022/11/former-president-elbegdorj-tsakhia-on-mongolias-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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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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​https://thediplomat.com/2024/08/australias-ambassador-to-mongolia-on-cooperation-in-mining-civil-society-defense-and-more/

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UNDP Country Representative to Mongolia

 Matilda Dimovska

“Among the most significant contributions of UNDP are the development of the key pillars of a market economy, but also of democracy and accountability.”

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https://thediplomat.com/2024/12/no-one-left-behind-undp-representative-matilda-dimovska-on-mongolias-development-journey/

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UNICEF’s Representative to Mongolia

 Evariste Kouassi-Komlan

UNICEF’s representative to Mongolia, Evariste Kouassi-Komlan, discusses the agency’s projects in the country and the challenges facing the country’s children and youth.

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https://thediplomat.com/2025/03/unicef-and-childrens-wellness-and-protection-in-mongolia/

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