HCONRES 172 · 105th Congress · International Affairs
Expressing the sense of Congress in support of efforts to foster friendship and cooperation between the United States and Mongolia, and for other purposes.
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EnactedLatest: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.(1997-11-13)
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Expresses support for: (1) the efforts of the Mongolian parliament to establish United States-Mongolian Friendship Day; (2) efforts by the United States and Mongolia to use their resources to strengthen political, economic, educational, and cultural ties; and (3) future contacts between such countries in such a manner as will benefit the parliamentary, judicial, and political institutions of Mongolia, particularly through the creation of an interparliamentary exchange between the Congress and the Mongolian parliament. Confirms U.S. commitment to an independent, sovereign, secure, and democratic Mongolia. Applauds and encourages Mongolia's simultaneous efforts to develop its democratic and free market institutions. Commends: (1) Mongolia for its foresight in environmental protection through the Biodiversity Conservation Action Plan and encourages it to obtain the goals illustrated in this Plan; and (2) Mongolia's efforts to strengthen civilian control, through parliamentary oversight, over the military and recommends that Mongolia be admitted into the Partnership for Peace initiative at the earliest opportunity. Encourages Mongolia's efforts toward economic development that is compa…
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Cosponsors (4)
2 Democrats2 Republicans