Canada and Mongolia countries established diplomatic relations on November 30, 1973. Canada has been represented in Mongolia through an embassy since 2008. Mongolia has an embassy in Ottawa, and Honorary Consulates in major cities including Toronto and Calgary.
2004 - Mongolian President Natsagiin Bagabandi made a 7-day official visit to Canada in 2004. After a meeting with Prime Minister Paul Martin, the leaders stated that regular Canadian-Mongolian Roundtable meetings, discussing relations between the two countries and other areas of mutual interest, should be held.[6]
2010 - September visit by Mongolian Prime Minister S. Batbold to Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver
2013 - October, Canada's Governor General David Johnston conducted a state visit to Mongolia.[7]
2014 - July, Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs John Baird conducted an official visit to Mongolia
Agreements
2002 The Tourism Union of Mongolia and the UK Ecological Tourism Organization signed an agreement. It was signed by U. Damdinsuren, the president of the Tourism Union of Mongolia, and the UK ambassador, Philip Rouse.[8]
Trade
Canada is the second largest investor in Mongolia. There are 20 mining and exploration firms that as of 2008 invested approximately $400 million in Mongolia.[9]Ivanhoe Mines and Rio Tinto Group were in disagreement with Mongolia over the sharing of profits of the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine.[10]
The Canada-Mongolia Chamber of Commerce, established in 2014, helps to connect businesses and people in both countries.[11] The chamber advocates a sustainable and competitive business environment for all businesses and communities in Canada and Mongolia.[12]
Italic indicates missions of non-state entities or of states which Canada does not formally recognize
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