PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE ATTENDS ASIA-PACIFIC GROUP REGIONAL BRIEFING OF THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION

Geneva, 16 September 2026. The regular briefing session of the Asia Pacific Group was convened by Ms. Amy Pope, Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Director General Pope provided an insightful overview to the Asia Pacific Group on the current situation of humanitarian assistance, migration policy developments, and the managements made to overcome financial constraints within the IOM system.

Permanent Representative and Ambassador Davaasuren Gerelmaa highlighted the significance of the close partnership between Mongolia and IOM and reiterated the continuous support of Mongolia for IOM’s leadership, particularly in its capacity as the Coordinator of the United Nations Network on Migration.

Ambassador Gerelmaa conveyed heartfelt appreciation to the IOM’s valuable presence by Ms. Daniels Ugochi, IOM Deputy Director General to the UNCCD COP17 which was held successfully in Ulaanbaatar in August 2026.