Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav received Michael DeSombre, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, on March 17.

Prime Minister Zandanshatar expressed his satisfaction with the strengthening and development of the Mongolia-United States Strategic Partnership. He emphasized Mongolia’s commitment to expanding bilateral relations and cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and mining, and to promoting private-sector partnerships and attracting investment within this framework.

Assistant Secretary Michael DeSombre expressed his sincere gratitude for the meeting and highlighted that the U.S. administration places great importance on its Strategic Partnership with Mongolia. He also thanked Mongolia for becoming one of the founding members of the “Peace Council” initiative proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, noting that this further reaffirms Mongolia’s commitment to international peace and stability. He added that the United States will continue to pay special attention to expanding bilateral relations and cooperation across all sectors.

Prime Minister Zandanshatar and Assistant Secretary DeSombre also noted with satisfaction that the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation’s Water Compact, co-financed with approximately USD 460 million, will conclude on March 30, 2026, and that one of its key achievements, the Wastewater Recycling Plant in Ulaanbaatar, has been successfully commissioned.

Published Date:2026-03-18