Mongolia Shows The Way; Recognizes Tibet As Independent State

http://www.newspostindia.com/report-4221 ^

[Srirangan]

A historic resolution accepting Tibet as an independent state was passed at the recently concluded three-day International Union of Socialist Youth (IUSY) Asia - Pacific Committee Meeting held in the Mongolian Capital, Ulaanbaatar.

Among other things, the resolution accepts Tibet as an independent State and condemns the illegal occupation of Tibet.

The meeting, which was held from June 8 to 10, 2007, was hosted in the in the Official Meeting hall of Mongolian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Building in Ulaanbaatar.

More than 25 delegates representing around 10 different Countries from the Asia - Pacific Region participated in the meeting. Mr. Dhondup Dorjee, Information Secretary of Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), represented Tibet during the meeting.

[Srirangan]

This while my country appeases Communist China.

[SevenofNine]

Pinging Far east list

[MassachusettsGOP]

Way to go Mongolia!

[lesser_satan]

Bump.

FREE TIBET NOW!!!

[Sicvee]

This is interesting because it demonstrates that the Lamaist Buddhist religion, which is common to Tibet and Mongolia, is a strong influence on Mongolian foreign policy, even after 70 years of Soviet domination.

[fieldmarshaldj]

[Srirangan]

Further more it shows that they’re willing to emerge as a regional equalizer to China. China still bears the historical scars of the Mongol Rule.

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Bump

[wideminded]

Cool, but it sounds like it was the International Union of Socialist Youth that recognized Tibet, not the government of Mongolia.

[CarrotAndStick]

[Srirangan]

Hmm.. ye but for whatever its worth, the resolution was taken in the Mongolian Foreign Minister building, hinting at a direct support by the Govt. to this group.

[CarrotAndStick]

Have you been resurrected?

[SevenofNine]

Let me make one statement

KHANNNNNNNNNNN

[TBP]

When will we do the same?

[lesser_satan]

And let ME make one last statement: “GORDDAMN MONGORIAN! YOU BREAK DOWN MAH SCHITTY WARL FOR RAST TIME!”

[CarrotAndStick]

http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2005-11-21-bush-mongolia_x.htm

Bush cheers Mongolia for pushing democracy
 

By Judy Keen, USA TODAY
 

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia — President Bush on Monday became the first sitting president to visit Mongolia in what was a thank-you trip to an emerging democracy that has contributed troops to the war in Iraq.

		President bush poses with Mongolians in traditional dress at the last stop of his four-country Asia tour.
		By Minoru Iwasaki, AP

The four-hour stop was the last on Bush's weeklong Asian tour, which also took him to Japan, South Korea and China for talks on trade and regional security.

Many of the thousands of Mongolian onlookers held a block away from the presidential motorcade waved and cheered in the icy air — temperatures were in the midteens — as the huge entourage swept by.

Bush was greeted at the Government House by children dressed in traditional Mongolian robes and carrying flowers.

The president said he felt at home in the vast, windswept nation locked between Russia and China on the steppes of Central Asia.

"This is a beautiful land, with huge skies and vast horizons — kind of like Texas," he said in a speech to the Parliament. (Related video: Bush calls Mongolians 'brothers')

"Both our nations were settled by pioneers on horseback who tamed the rugged plains," the president said.

"Both our nations shook the yoke of colonial rule and built successful free societies."

Bush expressed his gratitude for Mongolia's support in the Iraq war. The nation has about 120 troops in Iraq. He also praised its progress from a Soviet dominated state 15 years ago to fledgling democracy today.

Bush acknowledged that the transition to democracy has not been easy for this impoverished nation but said Mongolians were building better lives for their children and grandchildren.

Bush used the occasion to declare again that he would stay the course in Iraq. The president compared radical Islamists in Iraq to the communists who once ruled here and throughout the former Soviet bloc. (Related story: Asia visit yields mixed results)

"Like the ideology of communism, the ideology of Islamic radicalism is destined to fail, because the will to power is no match for the universal desire to live in freedom," he said.

"Free people did not falter in the Cold War, and free people will not falter in the war on terror," he said. "The Mongolian armed forces are serving the cause of freedom, and U.S. forces are proud to serve beside such fearless warriors."

Later, Mongolian President Nambaryn Enkhbayar took his American guests to a small settlement of about 10 traditional gers, or wood-and-felt tent-like homes set up for the occasion in an arid valley outside the capital. There, the White House visitors got a taste of the history and culture of the ancient land of warrior Genghis Khan.

Bush, his wife, Laura, and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice were greeted by camels, yaks and Mongol warriors. The warriors, armed with swords and wearing armor and helmets, were mounted on short, stout horses and hoisted colorful battle flags.

Dancers performed in elaborate dresses, wearing massive animal masks on their heads. Others in yellow-and-blue robes banged a gong and played horns.

Escaping the bitter cold, the guests went into the gers, where they were served a variety of traditional foods and drinks. Bush nibbled on some cheese curd and drank some fermented mare's milk that tasted like sour cream.

Three older women in brightly colored gowns performed traditional throat singing, a form of warbling developed centuries ago in which one person can sing in up to four different tones simultaneously. Bush seemed to enjoy it.

"Very good," he said as they finished one number. "Thanks very much."

After the ceremony, Bush returned to Air Force One and departed for Washington. He returned to the White House Monday evening.

After the traditional "pardoning" of the Thanksgiving turkey at the White House Tuesday, Bush leaves for his ranch in Crawford, Texas, where he is scheduled to stay until Monday.

Contributing: Richard Benedetto in Washington; wire reports

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Let’s give nukes to Mongolia.

[SevenofNine]

OH let me find that on YOU TUBE ROFL

OH OH look what I found ROFL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiorU5jYdLc

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[monkapotamus]

"OH OH look what I found ROFL"

COOOOOL rofl