UN Resident Coordinator Meets Prime Minister of Mongolia to Advance Sustainable Development Goals

The Prime Minister G. Zandanshatar highlighted his government’s commitment to accelerating SDG achievement by 2030, emphasizing initiatives such as the Sustainable Trans-Altai Dialogue to promote regional sustainable development. He reiterated his cabinet’s focus on citizen-centered, human rights-based, inclusive, and sustainable development, as outlined in the government’s five-year action plan. Economic reform, he noted, remains a key priority to achieve these goals.

Mr.  Jaap van Hierden thanked the Prime Minister for his leadership and warm welcome. 

He stressed the urgency of addressing persistent poverty, which affects 27% of the population, calling it a major bottleneck to Mongolia’s development and SDG progress. 

He highlighted UN programs supporting digitalization, education, health, climate action and renewable energy transition, and underscored the UN’s priority on rural and agricultural development—helping communities become more resilient and economically productive.

The UN Resident Coordinator also emphasized the importance of accelerating the transition to clean energy to curb air pollution and improve public health. 

Both agreed that the upcoming COP17 conference represents a key opportunity for joint collaboration to address climate challenges, while the long-term goal remains SDG acceleration and economic diversification.

Mr.  Jaap van Hierden reaffirmed the UN system’s readiness to support Mongolia in achieving its development vision.