STRENGTHENING COLLABORATION WITH DCAF - GENEVA CENTRE FOR SECURITY SECTOR GOVERNANCE

Permanent Representative and Ambassador D. Gerelmaa attended the 50th Foundation Council meeting of the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF). Ambassador D.Gerelmaa highlighted the organization’s significant role, ongoing initiatives as well as the productive partnership with Mongolia in her remarks at the meeting. The DCAF Foundation Council comprises 43 representatives from 40 countries worldwide, including Mongolia from Asia Pacific region.

DCAF, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, plays a pivotal contribution in enhancing the legal and institutional framework of the security sector. Through various projects, the organization supports the development of capacity-building among public officials, institutional stakeholders, and civil society representatives—all grounded in the mission of advancing human rights and democratic governance in its partner countries. Since becoming a partner country in 2014, Mongolia has engaged in a range of successful joint projects under this collaboration.

DCAF has also been an active participant in the “Ulaanbaatar Dialogue” on Northeast Asian Security, an initiative led by Mongolia. At the 10th Conference, held on 5–6 June 2025 in Ulaanbaatar, Dr. Albrecht Schnabel, Director of the Asia and Pacific Department, and Mr. Rohit Karki, Regional Program Officer, attended as co-organizer and facilitator to a panel discussion, further deepening the center’s engagement in the regional dialogue.