Mongolia's Commitment to Global Peacekeeping Efforts

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At the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025 in Berlin, Mongolia's Defense Minister Byambatsogt Sandag reaffirmed the country's dedication to participating in international peacekeeping operations. With a history spanning 23 years, dating back to 2002, Mongolia has contributed to various missions, including in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Western Sahara, and Iraq. The country's commitment to peacekeeping is exemplified by the participation of over 800 representatives from 130 countries, with 54 defense ministers and deputy ministers in attendance. This high-level forum provides a platform for nations to pledge support and address the challenges facing peace operations.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mongolia has been participating in UN peacekeeping operations for 23 years, starting with two military observer officers sent to the Republic of Congo in 2002.
  • The country has contributed to peacekeeping efforts in various regions, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Western Sahara, the Republic of Sudan, Ethiopia-Eritrea, Georgia, Sierra Leone, Chad, the Republic of South Sudan, the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the Darfur region of Sudan, Yemen, the disputed border region of Abyei, Iraq, and Kosovo.
  • Mongolia's Minister of Defense, Byambatsogt Sandag, has stated that the country will continue to contribute to global peacekeeping efforts and increase the participation of its peacekeepers.
  • The UN Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025, held in Berlin, provided a platform for delegations to announce substantial pledges in support of closing capability gaps and adapting peace operations.
  • The high-level forum brought together over 800 representatives from 130 countries, with 54 defense ministers and deputy ministers in attendance.

Statistics:

  • 23 years: the duration of Mongolia's participation in UN peacekeeping operations, dating back to 2002.
  • 2: the number of military observer officers initially sent to the Republic of Congo in 2002.
  • 130: the number of countries represented at the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025.
  • 54: the number of defense ministers and deputy ministers in attendance at the high-level forum.
  • Over 800: the number of participants at the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025.

Sources:

  • UN Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025
  • Ministry of Defense, Mongolia
  • Official statement by Defense Minister Byambatsogt Sandag