Mongolia has diplomatic relations 191 UN states, the Holy See–and the European Union.
Of the states with limited recognition it has relations only with the State of Palestine.
It seeks neutrality and cordial relations with many countries including in cultural and economic matters.
It has a modest number of missions abroad.
Diplomatic relations
center|thumb|700x700px|Countries which Mongolia maintains diplomatic relations with:
As of 2021, Mongolia has diplomatic relations with all United Nations members except Botswana:
Africa
Americas
East Asia
South East Asia
South Asia
Russia, Central Asia and West Asia
Europe
Mongolia seeks closer relations with countries in Europe and hopes to receive most-favoured-nation status from the European Union (EU).
During 1991, Mongolia signed investment promotion and protection agreements with Germany and France and an economic cooperation agreement with the United Kingdom.
Germany continued former East German cooperative programs and also provided loans and aid.
Oceania
International organisation participation
AsDB, ASEAN (observer), ASEM, ESCAP, FAO, G-77, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICCt, ICFTU, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Intelsat, Interpol, IOC, ISO, ITU, NAM, OPCW, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UPU, WCO, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WToO, WTrO, SCO (observer)
Mongolia did not join the UN until 1961 because of repeated threats to veto by the Republic of China, which considered Mongolia to be part of its territory (see China and the United Nations).
See also
List of diplomatic missions in Mongolia
List of diplomatic missions of Mongolia
Visa requirements for Mongolian citizens
References
External links
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Permanent Mission of Mongolia to the United Nations
List of countries with established diplomatic relations
