24/07/2017 (Agence Europe) – On Monday 24 July, the European Commission announced that EU would open its 140th delegation in the world in the second half of 2017. The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini said, "Mongolia has an important role in a complex region, with a unique geostrategic position. This Delegation represents an investment for the European Union in view of strengthening our relationship with Mongolia, and a commitment to the people of the country”. She also announced that they would “soon” be signing the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement to replace the cooperation agreement that has been in force since 1993. The President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker welcomed the fact that, "The progress of this democratic country strategically located between China and Russia certainly merits a full-time European Union presence”. (EH)