Minister of Foreign Affairs Battsetseg Batmunkh received a delegation led by Dan Petrie, Acting Chief of Staff of the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation, on May 14.

During the meeting, Minister Battsetseg emphasized that Mongolia–United States relations and cooperation are expanding and developing across many sectors under the framework of the Strategic Third Neighbor Partnership, while also gaining tangible economic substance. She noted that the MCC Water Compact serves as a symbol of practical and effective cooperation between the two countries and expressed satisfaction that the project is addressing the critical issue of water supply in Ulaanbaatar.

The minister also expressed special gratitude to the leadership and staff of the Millennium Challenge Corporation for their support in ensuring that the Wastewater Recycling Plant and the Advanced Water Purification Plant are constructed and commissioned on schedule and within the approved budget. The sides further exchanged views on the possibility of establishing a third Compact agreement between Mongolia and the United States.

Dan Petrie expressed appreciation to Mongolia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs for its close cooperation and comprehensive support in implementing the Water Compact and affirmed the MCC’s commitment to continued collaboration on future projects and programs, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Published Date:2026-05-19