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According to the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, during his tenure in Viet Nam since October 2021, Ambassador Jigjee Sereejav has actively promoted friendship and cooperation between the two countries across multiple fields, particularly in people-to-people diplomacy.

President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Phan Anh Son presented the “For Peace and Friendship Among Nations” medal to Mongolian Ambassador to Viet Nam Jigjee Sereejav. (Photo: Dinh Hoa)

The Ambassador contributed to advancing and facilitating the upgrade of Viet Nam-Mongolia relations to a Comprehensive Partnership, and supported the coordination and successful organization of the state visit to Viet Nam by Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh in November 2023.

A notable highlight of Ambassador Jigjee Sereejav’s tenure was his role in promoting and facilitating the signing of the visa exemption agreement for citizens of the two countries in 2023, thereby creating favorable conditions for people-to-people exchanges, tourism development, and expanded cooperation across various sectors.

He also actively supported the organization of activities marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Mongolia (2024), as well as the Viet Nam-Mongolia Forums in 2022 and 2024 aimed at strengthening bilateral economic cooperation.

At the local level, the Ambassador supported the promotion of cooperation and the signing of memoranda of understanding between various localities of the two countries, including between the capital Ulaanbaatar and Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City; between Tuv Province and Phu Tho; and between Orkhon Province and Dak Lak, along with other local-level cooperation mechanisms.

In the field of people-to-people diplomacy, the Ambassador and the Embassy of Mongolia in Viet Nam supported the Vietnam-Mongolia Friendship Association in implementing many practical activities that contributed to enhancing mutual understanding between the peoples of the two countries. These included promoting Mongolian culture and literature in Viet Nam through works such as The Secret History of the Mongols: The Life of Chinggis Khagan, The Clear Blue Thami River, and Mongolian Folktales.

In education, the Ambassador promoted the provision of scholarships under bilateral agreements between the two governments. Currently, around 50 Mongolian students are studying in Viet Nam under this program.

People-to-people exchanges in the religious sphere have also been promoted through exchange activities and participation in Buddhist seminars between the two countries, contributing to stronger cultural and spiritual ties.

President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Phan Anh Son, Vice President of the Viet Nam-Mongolia Friendship Association Hoang Tuan Thinh (fourth from right), and delegates posed for a photo with Mongolian Ambassador to Viet Nam Jigjee Sereejav and his spouse. (Photo: Dinh Hoa)

Speaking at the award ceremony, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Phan Anh Son expressed his appreciation to Ambassador Jigjee Sereejav and the staff of the Mongolian Embassy in Viet Nam for their active coordination with the Union and the Viet Nam-Mongolia Friendship Association in promoting bilateral relations, particularly through people-to-people diplomacy.

He noted that during his tenure, the Ambassador introduced many creative approaches to promoting Mongolian culture and literature in Viet Nam, helping the Vietnamese public gain a deeper understanding of Mongolia’s country, people, and history. He also commended the Ambassador’s role in promoting high-level visits between the two countries, associated with the elevation of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Partnership. The Ambassador also actively advanced cooperation across various fields such as economy, trade, culture, education, and people-to-people exchanges, with the participation of organizations, enterprises, and the Vietnam-Mongolia Friendship Association.

He added that the “For Peace and Friendship Among Nations” medal - the highest honor awarded by the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations to international friends - recognizes the Ambassador’s positive contributions to relations between the peoples of the two countries. He expressed hope that the Ambassador would continue to support and contribute to the development of bilateral friendship in the future.

Ambassador Jigjee Sereejav expressed his honor at receiving the medal, noting that during his tenure in Viet Nam, he has made efforts to promote cooperation between the two countries across many fields.

According to the Ambassador, Viet Nam has been his longest posting and the one that has left the most profound mark on his diplomatic career. He also expressed deep impressions of the country’s development and the friendliness of the Vietnamese people.

Appreciating the role of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations in connecting the peoples of the two countries, the Ambassador affirmed that he would continue to maintain contacts and contribute to Viet Nam-Mongolia friendship in the future, regardless of his position.

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