VATICAN INTERESTED IN TAKING ACTION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE GROUPS IN MONGOLIA

Ulaanbaatar, Mr S.Batbold received Monday the Apostolic Nuncio of Vatican to Mongolia, archbishop Osvaldo Padilla. The congratulated S.Batbold for being appointed the Governor of the Capital city and conveyed the greetings of the Pope, the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church.

“Mongolia and Vatican has long-standing ties from the ancient times. We have the historic evidences such as letters sent by the Great Khans of Mongol”, he said and noted that he has brought a copy of the Guyeg Khan’s letter to the Roman Pope, which was sent in 12th century.

Although Vatican is a small state, it has strong endeavours to reach out for people in need, said the nuncio and thanked the UB City administration for enabling Vatican to do so in Mongolia.

Mr Padilla expressed interest in collaborating with the city on promoting people from vulnerable groups of society, especially the disabled.

Our countries have strong historic bond, highlighted the Mayor S.Batbold and noted that the diplomatic mission of Vatican, since its establishment, has been conducting various activities toward Mongolian citizens and children’s development, through its 22 subsidiary bodies in Ulaanbaatar and localities.

At the end of the meeting, the Mayor expressed his confidence that the cooperation will prosper in many other projects and said that “our doors will always be open” for Vatican.

Source:http://en.montsame.mn/politics/vatican-interested-taking-action-development-children-and-vulnerable-groups-mongolia