Oct. 18 - Lim Woongsoon Second Deputy Director of National Security for the Republic of Korea. I got to know him as Ambassador to Canada for Korea, & it was a pleasure to meet in Seoul and catch up on many topics.Oct.
Oct. 17 - Very productive meeting with Ambassador Philippe Lafortune, Ashley Mulroney Political/Economic Counsellor, Head of Political, Economic & Public Affairs. Always appreciate the opportunity to meet with our representatives abroad.
Excellent meeting with Ambassador Philippe Lafortune at the Canadian Embassy in Seoul. Discussed a range of issues from Canadian military procurement to Seoul as a hub for Canadian trade etc. I appreciated his insights, and our exchanges of views during our extensive meeting.
Honoured to speak on Multilateral Cooperation in Northeast Asia. Moderator Egiimaa Tsogt (International News Journalist). Enjoyed presenting with my fellow panelists.
Attended the reception by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It was a wonderfully presented evening.
Useful discussion with Munkhtushig Lkhabaajav State Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
As the Special Asvisor to the Business Council of Mongolia, it is always a wonderful opportunity to meet with our Chairman Tumentsogt Tsevegmid to discuss business & policy issues in Mongolia as well as trade with Canada.
Attending the Ulaanbaatar Dialogue where I will be speaking on Mutilateral Cooperation in Northeast Asia. Always a pleasure to speak with the Mongolian Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. BATTSETSEG Batmunkh
June 5-6, 2025 - Pleased to attend the Launch of the Northeast Asian Youth Climate Council. Special Congratulations to Khishi Enkhbayar - Secretary General of the NGO Association of Mongolia.
She has spearheaded this initiative for the past number of years. Also great to see Ijun Kim of Korea who has been active in the project & speaker at the Ulaanbaatar Dialogue.
Always a wonderful opportunity to meet with Former Mongolian Ambassador to Canada Yadmaa Ariunbold to discuss bi-lateral issues & developments in Mongolia. A true friend of Canada - I appreciate his friendship & support.
Very useful discussion with L. Bayan Altai concerning Canada Mongolia business relations. One of the key issues is obtaining visas to bring Mongolian business people to Canada. Japan processes at their Embassy in five business days visas, for Canada documents must be sent to Hong Kong to be processed & this can take weeks or months. Canadians can enter Mongolia visa free for 30 days. The system is both laborious as well as counter- productive given the timeframe involved. Action is required to streamline the process as others countries have done. Having a Comprehensive Partnership Agreement is one thing, allow for business to be promoted is another.
Nov. 7, 2024 - Remembrance Ceremony hosted by Canada & France.
Nov. 7, 2024 - Attended a Remembrance Reception with French Ambassador Philippe Bertoux.
Canadian Lt. General Derek Macaulay Deputy Commander of United Nations Command in Korea.
Nov. 7, 2024 - Excellent meeting with Canadian Ambassador Tamara Mawhinney on Canada Korea Relations. Appreciated the opportunity to also discuss our Indo-Pacific Strategy. Her work in Korea has been outstanding & has enhanced this important bilateral relationship.
Khishigjargar Enkhbayar, co-founder UN Association in Mongolia. Khishi is an outstanding speaker & passionate about climate change issues in Mongolia & in Norrheast Asia. Great presentation & CAFP helped celebrate her birthday!
A very informative & useful discussion on issues ranging from the Mongolian language to media in the country.
Bridging the media divide with Canada - promotions.
Meeting with the Mongolian national news agency MONTSAME - Ms. Sodontogos Erdenetsogt , Director General of MONTSAME- National News Agency
Very informative presentation on artifacts from the Lost City” in Mongolia by an archaeologist. The CAFP were treated to some very interesting artifacts & information on Mongolian history.
Always a pleasure to meet with Amgalan ANAND - Director General (Department of the Americas, the Middle East & Africa) Mongolian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A very good friend of Canada, and we always have great productive discussions.
Mr.Gombojav, Speaker of People’s Great Khural (Parliament) 1990-1992 Deputy Speaker of State Great Khural (Parliament) 1992-1996, Mr. Shagdarsyren, Mr. Enkhsaikhan - Association of First Democratic Constitution Parliamentarians. An honour to meet these trail blazer who developed the foundation of democracy in Mongolia.
Gurkha-Tereji is one of Mongolia’s National Parks. 60km north of Ulaanbaatar. Includes Turtke Mountain.
Great Genghis Khan Statute
Wonderful performances of traditional Mongolian dance, singing.
The CAFP Delegation had the opportunity to meet with some members of the Business Council of Mongolia Board of Directors & Staff to discuss the current economic climate in Mongolia.
As a Special Advisor to BCM I was particularly pleased with the discussions.
Scenes of Ulaanbaatar
Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarian Delegation had the pleasure of hosting a reception with Former Mongolian Ambassador to Canada Yadmaa Ariunbold. A very relaxing time listening to his observations & his useful comments about foreign policy & the Canada Mongolia Relationship.
MP Tsogtbaatar Damdin, Member of the State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia. Really appreciated as I have before, his insightful comments & unique perspectives.
MP Uyanga Bold, Member of the State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia. Ph.D, Member of Parliament, Former Vice Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry of Mongolia. Wonderful to see her. We first met at the PDAC Meetings in Toronto, and her knowledge & insights were very much appreciated.
Great appreciation to Club President Urangoo Altangerel for her wonderful hospitality.
Ulaanbaatar Peace Avenue Rotary Club & Fort Myers Sunrise Rotary Club are sister club’s. Our Fort Myers Club donated $1000 USD towards the Zhud Campaign to assist the Mongolian Herders - their Interact Club organized the making of blankets & jewelry to sell for money for the Herders.
The CAFP Delegation was treated to very useful & unvarnished analysis of the political & economic issues facing Mongolia.
It was again a very wonderful opportunity to meet with National University of Mongolia Professor’s Oyunsuren Damdinsuren & Battogtokh Javzandologor.
Useful meeting with MAGNAISUREN Sandag State Secretary - Ministry of Industry & MIneral Resources concerning mining issues, transportation of raw materials and opportunities for Canadian companies.
Mandkhai Mendbayar, Member of the State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia. Very interesting discussion regarding such issues as food supply.
The amazing Genghis Khan Museum with the Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians.
As leader of a delegation of former Parliamentarians to Mongolia. I had a productive meeting with Sandra Choufani, Canadian Ambassador to Mongolia. Issues discussed included the new Mongolian Government, visas, investment and education
Excellent discussion with Canada’s Ambassador to Mongolia Sandra Choufani on a number of bilateral-lateral topics. Strengthening this position important relationship requires a strategic approach which I am pleased to see.
Excellent meeting with Director General BOLD Bat-Ochir of the Consular Affairs Department & AMAND Amgalan Director General of Department of Americas, The Middle East & Africa. Very useful discussions on Canada/Mongolia relations. Always delighted to meet with them
Great pleasure to meet with Former Mongolian Ambassador Ariunbold Yadmaa. Had the opportunity to discuss a broad range of topics including Canada/Mongolia Relations, mining issues, the environment. He was a great champion for me in assuming my role as Honorary Consul. Look forward to working with him in the future.
A great walk around Ullaanbaatar.
Pleased to again attend the Ulaanbaatar Dialogue on Northeast Asian Security.
Meeting with representatives of Arvin Tsaidam dealing in copper exploration. Discussion included Issue of financing and also updated geological information.
Presentation focused on trade investment issues and its challenges as well as diplomatic relations.
With Mongolian Foreign Minister H.E. BATTSETSEG Batmunkh & group photo of attending Honorary Consuls.
