VICE President Sara Duterte welcomed Mongolian Deputy Prime Minister Sainbuyan Amarsaikhan at the Office of the Vice President in Mandaluyong City.

This visit coincided with the arrival of Amarsaikhan in the Philippines to participate in the 2024 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction.

This also coincided with the celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Mongolia, a milestone that highlights the long-standing friendship and bilateral cooperation of the two countries.

In their meeting, they discussed disaster risk reduction, identifying the threats posed by climate change and natural disasters that could affect the Philippines and Mongolia.

They stressed the critical role of preparedness and collaboration in responding to significant threats to the security and well-being of the two countries.