Diplomatic Relations between Mongolia and the Swiss Confederation

2025-11-18

Establishment of Relations

Diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the Swiss Confederation were officially established on 22 May 1964.

Relations are conducted through the Permanent Mission of Mongolia in Geneva and the Embassy of Switzerland in Beijing.

  • H.E. Mrs. Davaasuren Gerelmaa, Ambassador of Mongolia to the Swiss Confederation, presented her Letter of Credence on 28 June 2022.
  • H.E. Mr. Jürg Burri, Ambassador of Switzerland accredited to Mongolia, was appointed in September 2022 and presented his Letter of Credence on 16 November 2023.

Status of Relations

Mongolia and Switzerland maintain cordial and mutually beneficial relations, with a tradition of high-level exchanges and constructive political dialogue.

Major Bilateral Visits

From the Mongolian Side

  • 1997, 1998 – M. Enkhsaikhan, Prime Minister
  • 1999 – N. Tuya, Minister of Foreign Affairs
  • 2001 – N. Enkhbayar, Prime Minister
  • 2002 – N. Bagabandi, President (official visit)
  • 2008 – S. Oyun, Minister of Foreign Affairs
  • 2011 – Ts. Elbegdorj, President (official working visit)
  • 2012 – L. Bold, Minister of Foreign Affairs
  • 2015 – L. Purevsuren, Minister of Foreign Affairs (official working visit)
  • 2019 – G. Zandanshatar, Chairman of the State Great Khural (official visit)
  • 2022 – B. Battsetseg, Minister of Foreign Affairs (WEF Annual Meeting)
  • 2024 – L. Oyun-Erdene, Prime Minister (WEF Annual Meeting)
  • 2025 – T. Dorjkhand, Deputy Prime Minister (WEF Annual Meeting)

From the Swiss Side

  • 1972 – U. Fiechter, President of the National Council
  • 2007 – Pascal Couchepin, Vice President, Head of the Federal Department of Home Affairs
  • 2008 – André Bugnon, President of the National Council
  • 2012, 2014 – Martin Dahinden, Director General, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)
  • 2016 – H.E. Johann Schneider-Ammann, President of the Swiss Confederation (ASEM Summit)
  • 2018 – H.E. Ignazio Cassis, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (official visit)
  • 2019 – Marina Carobbio Guscetti, President of the National Council (official visit)
  • 2023 – Patricia Danzi, Director General, SDC
  • 2024 – Laurent Wehrli, Member of the National Council, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee
  • 2024 – H.E. Viola Amherd, President of the Swiss Confederation (State Visit)

Mechanisms of Bilateral Relations

Parliamentary Cooperation

For the 2024–2028 legislative term of the State Great Khural of Mongolia, the Mongolia–Switzerland Parliamentary Group is chaired by Ms. P. Batchimeg.

  • Vice-Chairs: Mr. D. Tsogtbaatar, Mr. D. Batlut
  • Members: Mr. Ch. Lodoisambuu, Mr. B. Zayabal, Mr. Kh. Temuujin and Mr. L. Soronzonbold

Political Consultations

Regular political consultations are held between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland:

  • 2008 – Led by Ms. S. Oyun, Minister of Foreign Affairs (Bern)
  • 2011 – Led by Mr. D. Tsogtbaatar, State Secretary (Ulaanbaatar)
  • 2014 – Led by Mr. D. Gankhuyag, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Economic Cooperation (Bern)
  • 2016 – Led by Ms. B. Battsetseg, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs (Ulaanbaatar)
  • 2019 – Led by Mr. D. Davaasuren, State Secretary (Bern)
  • 2024 – Led by Ms. G. Battungalag, Director of the Department for European Affairs (Ulaanbaatar)