H. Res. 828
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
June 7, 2006.
Whereas Mongolia, a great nation located at the crossroads 
of many civilizations, in 2006 marks its 800th anniver-
sary as a state; 
Whereas Mongolia has become a functioning democracy in 
Asia; 
Whereas since 1990 the Mongolian people have held 5 par-
liamentary elections and 4 presidential elections; 
Whereas these elections have been determined to be largely 
free and fair, without violence or balloting irregularities, 
and featuring multiple political parties; 
Whereas these elections demonstrate Mongolia’s commitment 
to the rule of law and its determination to consolidate its 
democratic progress; 
Whereas the Government of Mongolia has conducted eco-
nomic reforms which introduced market mechanisms and 
have resulted in the private sector producing the great 
majority of the gross domestic product, demonstrating 
Mongolia’s commitment to the establishment of a free 
market economy; 
Whereas Mongolia ratified the United Nations Convention 
Against Corruption in October 2005, demonstrating its
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determination to take steps to better ensure political and 
economic stability and progress; 
Whereas Mongolia has sought to develop political, economic, 
and security relationships with its neighboring countries 
in order to enhance confidence and regional security; 
Whereas the people of the United States and Mongolia share 
common commitments to democracy and freedom, and 
the Government of Mongolia has expressed its strong de-
sire to deepen and strengthen its partnership with the 
United States; 
Whereas Mongolia entered into a Trade and Investment 
Framework Agreement with the United States in 2004, 
demonstrating its commitment to take further steps to 
reform and open up its economy and to deepen bilateral 
economic ties; 
Whereas Mongolia has been a steadfast partner with the 
United States in the Global War on Terror, and, after 
the September 11th terror attacks, the Government of 
Mongolia expressed its strong support for the United 
States; 
Whereas Mongolia has supported coalition operations by re-
peatedly contributing troops to both Operation Enduring 
Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom; 
Whereas Mongolia has contributed troops to support NATO 
peacekeeping operations in Kosovo and to protect the 
United Nations war crimes court in Sierra Leone; and 
Whereas Mongolia’s strong policy track record has made it el-
igible for Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) support 
in 2004 and 2005: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
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(1) congratulates the people and Government of 
Mongolia on the 800th anniversary of Mongolian state-
hood; 
(2) affirms that the United States is proud to be 
considered Mongolia’s ‘‘third neighbor’’; 
(3) commends the people and Government of Mon-
golia for their commitment to democracy, freedom, and 
economic reform; 
(4) urges the Government of Mongolia to take fur-
ther steps to fight corruption and provide greater trans-
parency and accountability in government operations; 
(5) shares with the people and Government of Mon-
golia the desire to enhance the relationship between the 
United States and Mongolia, based on a comprehensive 
partnership, shared values, and common interests; 
(6) supports efforts to strengthen strategic, polit-
ical, economic, educational, and cultural ties between the 
2 countries; 
(7) encourages private investment and increased 
business ties between investors in both countries; 
(8) encourages increased people-to-people ties 
through expanded academic, cultural, and sports ex-
changes, and