Mongolia-Philippines relations
Map indicating locations of Mongolia and Philippines

Mongolia
Philippines

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

Relations between Mongolia and the Philippines were established on October 11, 1973.[1] Philippines is accredited through its embassy in Beijing, China.[2] While Mongolia is accredited to the Philippines, through its embassy in Singapore.[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]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Diplomatic relations of Mongolia : InfoMongolia.com : News and information about Mongolia, Mongolian language lessons". InfoMongolia.com. Retrieved June 10, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Home". The Philippine Embassy in China. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Short bio". Mongolian embassy in Singapore. Archived from the original on September 3, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  4. ↑ "PCCI signs agreement to establish Philippine - Mongolia trade relations". September 17, 2012. Archived from the original on April 13, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Philippines, Mongolia Deepen Economic Ties". Dfa.gov.ph. March 19, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2013.
  6. ↑ "1st PHL honorary consul to Mongolia takes oath | Pinoy Abroad | GMA News Online". Gmanetwork.com. July 21, 2011. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
  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 September 1, 2013.


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