Mongolian Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh met with Japanese Red Cross President Atsushi Seike, discussing bilateral cooperation in climate change, disaster preparedness, and healthcare. She was awarded the Golden Order of Merit for her humanitarian contributions.
During her official visit to Japan, Battsetseg Batmunkh, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, engaged in discussions with Atsushi Seike, the President of the Japanese Red Cross Society. This meeting included a tour of the Society’s Information Center, emphasizing the bilateral cooperation evident in diverse areas such as healthcare, social issues, disaster management, and climate change.
Minister Batmunkh expressed gratitude to the Japanese Red Cross Society for their continuous support. She reiterated Mongolia’s dedication to address climate challenges and its proactive stance against desertification, emphasizing the enhancement of resilience to natural disasters. Furthermore, she highlighted the necessity for cooperation in educating younger generations on disaster readiness.
In turn, President Seike expressed sincere gratitude for Mongolia and its Red Cross Society’s assistance during the recovery efforts following a significant earthquake in the Noto region of Ishikawa prefecture, Japan. The discussions also included plans to reinforce collaborations on disaster risk management, emergency responses, and preparedness training initiatives.
In recognition of her humanitarian contributions, the Japanese Red Cross Society honored Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh with the Golden Order of Merit, showcasing the importance of international cooperation in humanitarian efforts.
The official visit of Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh to Japan highlights the strength of the collaboration between Mongolia and the Japanese Red Cross Society. With significant focus on disaster management, climate change response, and humanitarian assistance, both nations reaffirm their commitment to working together for greater preparedness and resilience in the face of emergencies. The recognition bestowed upon Minister Batmunkh underscores the impactful contributions made towards humanitarian efforts.
Original Source: akipress.com
