Press Releases
United States Embassy in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Public Affairs Section
Big Ring Road, 11th district • Ulaanbaatar • 976-11-329095, 976-11-312372 • fax: 976-11-312380
Date: Friday, June 26, 2009
Contact: Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy
976-11-329095, 976-11-312376
Fax: 976-11-312380; e-mail: paspress@usembassy.mn
U.S. Congressional Delegation to visit Mongolia
The U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar, in conjunction with the Parliament of Mongolia, is pleased to announce the visit of a U.S. Congressional delegation from the House Democracy Assistance Commission led by Representative David Price (D-NC). The six-member delegation representing both political parties, along with eight Congressional staff members, will visit Mongolia on June 29-30, 2009. The purpose of this visit is to engage in discussions with Mongolian counterparts on the workings of the U.S. Congress and the Mongolian Parliament, sharing practices and experiences, in recognition of Mongolia’s strong democratic growth over the past 18 years.
The U.S. Embassy and Parliament of Mongolia would like to invite the press and media to cover several of the official delegation’s activities. The schedule is as follows:
Monday, June 29
09:20-09:25 Photo/video availability at the top of the Delegation’s meeting with Parliament Speaker Demberel.
10:00-10:05 Photo/video availability at the top of the Delegation’s meeting with Mongolian Members of Parliament and research service staff.
15:15-15:25 Press interview availability with Delegation leader Representative Price and ranking Republican member Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) with two Members of the Mongolian Parliament.
Tuesday, June 30
09:30-09:50 Photo/video availability at the top of the Delegation’s meeting with Prime Minister Bayar
10:30-10:35 Photo/video availability at the top of the Delegation’s meeting with President Elbegdorj.
Additional information concerning the U.S. Congressional Delegation can be found on the webpage of the Mongolian Parliament www.open-paliament.mn. Specific questions should be directed to D. Oyunchimeg the Parliament Press Office at 264427.