Chairman of the State Great Hural D. Amarbayasgalan received New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters, who is on an official visit to Mongolia as part of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and New Zealand.

Chairman D. Amarbayasgalan highlighted that Mongolia's recent electoral reform, adopting a mixed electoral system based on New Zealand’s model, has been a significant step in strengthening parliamentary governance and reinforcing democracy. He noted that Mongolia has long drawn on New Zealand’s experience in political and legal frameworks, referencing the adaptation of New Zealand’s public finance management system in the early 2000s when drafting Mongolia’s own legislation on budget governance.

The Chairman expressed Mongolia’s interest in expanding legislative cooperation and fostering exchanges between Members of Parliament. He welcomed the recent visit of a Mongolian parliamentary delegation to New Zealand, where MPs studied New Zealand’s tax reform policies and gained valuable insights. He emphasized that strengthening inter-parliamentary cooperation is crucial for deepening political understanding between the two nations.

Furthermore, he expressed keen interest in New Zealand’s expertise in high-tech, intensive livestock farming and cooperative farming models, noting that Mongolia sees great potential for collaboration in these areas.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters reaffirmed New Zealand’s commitment to strengthening ties with Mongolia, emphasizing that their relationship is based on shared democratic values, human rights, and the rule of law. Having served multiple terms in New Zealand’s House of Representatives, he pledged continued support for legislative cooperation and initiatives that contribute to Mongolia’s governance and institutional development.