The UNDP supports Mongolia’s efforts to achieve the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which cover issues of poverty, health, gender equality and sustainable development. In addition, Mongolia has set its own 9th development goal focusing on democratic governance, human rights, media freedom and zero-tolerance for corruption.
The Crown Prince met Mongolians who contribute to the country’s development on different levels. “Today Mongolia stands at a crossroads to decide whether it will make full of use its economic growth to reach the Millennium Development Goals”, Crown Prince Haakon said.
HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador in 2003 and has worked with the UNDP in several countries, including Burundi, Guatemala, Sierra Leone, Cambodia and Tanzania. Advocacy for the MDGs is at the core of Crown Prince Haakon’s UNDP engagement.
Crown Prince Haakon’s visit to Mongolia coincided with the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Norway and Mongolia. A reception was held in the capital Ulaanbaatar to mark the occasion. Mongolia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Batbold, attended the event, which included a live concert with the renowned Norwegian jazz pianist Bugge Wesseltoft as well as Mongolian musicians.
The Crown Prince met Mongolians who contribute to the country’s development on different levels. “Today Mongolia stands at a crossroads to decide whether it will make full of use its economic growth to reach the Millennium Development Goals”, Crown Prince Haakon said.
HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador in 2003 and has worked with the UNDP in several countries, including Burundi, Guatemala, Sierra Leone, Cambodia and Tanzania. Advocacy for the MDGs is at the core of Crown Prince Haakon’s UNDP engagement.
Crown Prince Haakon’s visit to Mongolia coincided with the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Norway and Mongolia. A reception was held in the capital Ulaanbaatar to mark the occasion. Mongolia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Batbold, attended the event, which included a live concert with the renowned Norwegian jazz pianist Bugge Wesseltoft as well as Mongolian musicians.
Photos: Norwegian Embassy in Beijing