MONGOLIAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

Early day motion 219, tabled 25 May 2005 by John Grogan (Labour). Signed by 23 members.

That this House congratulates the Mongolian people on successfully holding on Sunday 22nd May their fourth democratic presidential election since 1992; notes that the new President, Mr Nambaryn Enkhbayar, is no stranger to the United Kingdom, having graduated from the University of Leeds in 1986; recognises that the staunch commitment of the Mongolian people to open, free and fair democratic elections is a model which acts as a beacon to other nations across central Asia; and looks forward to continuing warm relations between the United Kingdom and Mongolia for many years to come.

Signatures by party: Labour 18, Conservative 3, Liberal Democrat 1, Plaid Cymru 1.