On January 23, Jaap van Hierden, the newly appointed United Nations Resident Coordinator in Mongolia, presented his Letter of Credence to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, B.Battsetseg.

Minister B.Battsetseg congratulated Jaap van Hierden on his appointment and expressed confidence in his role in strengthening and broadening the partnership between Mongolia and the United Nations. She highlighted the importance of their collaboration in addressing shared development goals.

In response, Jaap van Hierden expressed his gratitude to the Foreign Affairs Minister and pledged to work closely with Mongolia to advance joint initiatives. He commended Mongolia for its leadership in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment, citing the country’s successful hosting of the Female Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and the World Women’s Forum.

Jaap van Hierden brings over 30 years of experience in development, humanitarian action, and peacebuilding. His extensive background includes strategic planning, policy development, and leading international projects.