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Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis visit to Mongolia 5-6 April 2018

Mr Cassis visited a kindergarten in the suburb of Ulaanbaatar city. SDC works to introduce public finance management through the demonstration of energy efficiency. 28 old and rundown kindergartens and schools will be thermo-retrofitted to reduce energy consumption in the two largely populated districts of Ulaanbaatar's suburbs. © FDFA
Swiss delegation was introduced to the urban challenges of Mongolia at the kindergarten in the suburb of Ulaanbaatar. Meanwhile, they learned how Mongolian children play with traditional toys made with sheep ankle bones. © FDFA
On the second day of his visit to Mongolia, Federal Councillor Cassis had the opportunity to visit a herder family. He was welcomed by Mr Namgar, who greeted him with his snuffing bottle as a part of Mongolian greeting ritual. © FDFA
At Mr Namgar's spring camp, Mr Cassis was introduced to the works of the Green Gold Project by SDC. The project works to preserve fragile rangelands while it supports herders' livelihoods through improving animal health and better market access of the livestock products. © FDFA
Thanks to the introduction of combing camel and yak wool, herders learned to comb the wool of their camels and yaks. As a result, herders benefit higher income by supplying fine fibre to the Mongolian textile producers. © FDFA
Mr and Mrs Cassis are with Mongolian herders. © FDFA
Swiss delegation stopped by the Polytechnic College in Ulaanbaatar, which has benefited from the SDC's support. Improved vocational education means more young people gain practical training and skills for better employment. © FDFA
At the Polytechnic College, Mr Cassis has an opportunity to learn about Mongolia's labour market challenges, and the way how Switzerland contributes to tackle the mismatch between supply and demand at the labour market. © FDFA
Mr Cassis wrapped his tour by a visit to the gold processing plant in Mandal soum, Selenge aimag. It is a self-sustaining, women-led business. The mercury-free gold processing technology was first introduced by the SDC's Sustainable Artisanal Mining Project. © FDFA
More income, better safety at work: Mr Cassis meets artisanal miners in Mongolia who benefit from Swiss support for formalization of ASM sector. © FDFA
Mr Cassis visited Gandan monastery to get a glimpse of Mongolia's rich history and culture while his 2-day official visit to Mongolia. © FDFA
Mr Cassis with his guide in front of the Gandan monastery. Ulaanbaatar. © FDFA

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Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis visit to Mongolia 5-6 April 2018

Swiss delegation was introduced to the urban challenges of Mongolia at the kindergarten in the suburb of Ulaanbaatar. Meanwhile, they learned how Mongolian children play with traditional toys made with sheep ankle bones. © FDFA

On the second day of his visit to Mongolia, Federal Councillor Cassis had the opportunity to visit a herder family. He was welcomed by Mr Namgar, who greeted him with his snuffing bottle as a part of Mongolian greeting ritual. © FDFA

At Mr Namgar's spring camp, Mr Cassis was introduced to the works of the Green Gold Project by SDC. The project works to preserve fragile rangelands while it supports herders' livelihoods through improving animal health and better market access of the livestock products. © FDFA

Thanks to the introduction of combing camel and yak wool, herders learned to comb the wool of their camels and yaks. As a result, herders benefit higher income by supplying fine fibre to the Mongolian textile producers. © FDFA

Mr and Mrs Cassis are with Mongolian herders. © FDFA

Swiss delegation stopped by the Polytechnic College in Ulaanbaatar, which has benefited from the SDC's support. Improved vocational education means more young people gain practical training and skills for better employment. © FDFA

At the Polytechnic College, Mr Cassis has an opportunity to learn about Mongolia's labour market challenges, and the way how Switzerland contributes to tackle the mismatch between supply and demand at the labour market. © FDFA

Mr Cassis wrapped his tour by a visit to the gold processing plant in Mandal soum, Selenge aimag. It is a self-sustaining, women-led business. The mercury-free gold processing technology was first introduced by the SDC's Sustainable Artisanal Mining Project. © FDFA

More income, better safety at work: Mr Cassis meets artisanal miners in Mongolia who benefit from Swiss support for formalization of ASM sector. © FDFA

Mr Cassis visited Gandan monastery to get a glimpse of Mongolia's rich history and culture while his 2-day official visit to Mongolia. © FDFA

Mr Cassis with his guide in front of the Gandan monastery. Ulaanbaatar. © FDFA

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