Mongolia–Philippines relations

Mongolia–Philippines relations refers to the diplomatic and cultural relations between Mongolia and the Philippines.

Mongolia-Philippines relations

Mongolia
Philippines

Relations between Mongolia and the Philippines were established on October 11, 1973.[1] There is currently only a representative of the Philippines in Ulanbataar and there is currently no consulate of Mongolia in the Philippines.[2][3]

History
Mongol Tartar couple found in Philippines, c. 1590 via Boxer Codex

Mongols have been found in the Philippines even in the early Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. A Mongol couple labeled "Tarraro 呾子" from Tartar is depicted in the Boxer Codex, circa 1590.

State visits
Mongolia Prime Minister Jargaltulgyn Erdenebat meets with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in Beijing, China. May 2017

Mongolian President Natsagiin Bagabandi made a state visit to the Philippines from September 1–4, 2000, the first Mongolian head of state to visit the Philippines.

Economic relations

Trade relations were established when a partnership agreement was signed by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry as announced on a statement on September 14, 2012. The agreement provides for the promotion of trade relations, exchange of information, strengthening business contacts as well as the establishment of a Philippine-Mongolia Business Council.[4]

The 1st Policy Consultation between the two countries was held in Manila on March 19, 2013. The two countries agreed to strengthen ties. It was agreed to increase cooperation in various fields which include trade and investment, labor tourism, culture and sports.[5]

On July 9, 2009, Mongolian businessman, Bekhbat Sodnom was sworn in as the first honorary consul to Mongolia[6]

Migration

The Mongolian Immigration Agency, launched a campaign to register Filipinos illegally residing in Mongolia from July 1 to August 1, 2013. There are 441 Filipinos registered in Mongolia as of July 2013.[7]

References
  1. "Diplomatic relations of Mongolia : InfoMongolia.com : News and information about Mongolia, Mongolian language lessons". InfoMongolia.com. Retrieved 2013-06-10.
  2. "Consulate of the Philippines in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia". Embassypages.com. 2012-02-12. Retrieved 2013-06-10.
  3. "Embassy of Mongolia in Philippines, Mongolia Embassy in Philippines". Mongolia.embassyinfoz.com. Archived from the original on 2015-01-05. Retrieved 2013-06-10.
  4. "PCCI signs agreement to establish Philippine - Mongolia trade relations". 2012-09-17. Archived from the original on 2013-04-13. Retrieved 2013-06-10.
  5. "Philippines, Mongolia Deepen Economic Ties". Dfa.gov.ph. 2013-03-19. Retrieved 2013-06-10.
  6. "1st PHL honorary consul to Mongolia takes oath | Pinoy Abroad | GMA News Online". Gmanetwork.com. 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2013-09-01.
  7. "Mongolian Immigration Agency is registering illegal Philippine citizens residing in Mongolia : InfoMongolia.com : News and information about Mongolia, Mongolian language lessons". InfoMongolia.com. Retrieved 2013-09-01.


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