MONGOLIA marked its National Day on Nov 26 with the official opening of the country’s Honorary Consulate office in Kuala Lumpur and the appointment of Datuk Eddie Ong Choo Meng as the Honorary Consul of Mongolia in Malaysia.
The ceremony was officiated by Mongolia’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Tumur Amarsanaa, who emphasised the significance of the occasion in strengthening bilateral ties.
“Today's milestone reflects our strong commitment to fostering international relations, promoting diplomacy, and serving the needs of our people,” said Amarsanaa.
He added that the Honorary Consul in Malaysia will play a pivotal role in advancing diplomatic, economic, and cultural engagement between both nations.
Ong, who is also the group chief executive officer of Hextar Group, described the appointment as a meaningful milestone.
“I am honoured to accept this appointment and look forward to contributing to the strengthening of diplomatic and economic relations between Malaysia and Mongolia,” he said.
Ong highlighted Mongolia’s significant economic potential, noting its rich mineral resources and a livestock industry of more than 20 million cattle and sheep despite its population of just 3.5 million.
As Honorary Consul, he intends to introduce promotional programmes to raise awareness of Mongolia’s strengths and create new opportunities for export growth.
He also noted the promising potential for collaboration between both countries in tourism, agriculture, trade and cultural exchange.
Ong added that enhanced travel connectivity in the future would further facilitate cooperation and people-to-people engagement, supporting growth in both tourism and business activities.
He also emphasised that he will work closely with the Embassy of Mongolia to provide appropriate assistance to Mongolian citizens residing in Malaysia.
