EAST ASIA

You must keep each other currentlyinformed and cooperate on all matters ofmutual interest. Any differences which can-not be resolved in the field should be reportedby you to the Secretary of State; unified com-manders should report to the Secretary ofDefense.

I expect the highest standards of profes-sional and personal conduct from all UnitedStates Government personnel abroad. Youhave the authority and my full support to takeany action required to ensure the mainte-nance of such standards.

Your mission is to protect and advancethe United States' interests abroad, and youwill receive the resources necessary to accom-plish that mission. At the same time, I expectthat these resources will be used in aneffective and efficient manner, and that theywill be directly and carefully related to prior-ity policy and program activities. You shouldinform the Secretary of State when youbelieve that staffing of any agency is eitherinadequate or excessive to the performance ofessential functions.

I am confident that you will represent theUnited States with imagination, energy, andskill. You have my full personal confidenceand best wishes.

Sincerely,RONALD REAGAN 0

U.S. and MongoliaEstablish Diplomatic Relations

JOINT COMMUNIQUE,JAN. 27, 1987

The Government of the United States ofAmerica and the Government of theMongolian People's Republic, followingconsultations between their duly author-ized representatives at the UnitedNations in New York, having confirmedtheir commitment to the principles ofequality, non-interference in each other'sinternal affairs, mutual respect andmutual benefit, have decided upon theestablishment of diplomatic relations, atthe ambassadorial level, effectiveJanuary 27, 1987.

SECRETARY'S REMARKS,JAN. 27, 1987'

The esfablishment of diplomatic rela-tions between countries is an importantfirst step when the peoples of twonations wish to learn more about eachother, engage in business together,further common interests, and solvecommon problems. Today, the Govern-ments of the United States of Americaand the Mongolian People's Republic aretaking that important step.

This signing ceremony is a historicoccasion. In the past, formidable barriershave kept us isolated from one another.Some of these obstacles were erected bynature, such as the great distancebetween our lands; others were put inplace by man. While we may bepowerless to alter what Mother Naturehas decreed-although I must say,changes in the speed of transportationhave had an effect [inaudible]-it is cer-

" tainly within our power to eliminate thehuman obstacles to a normal dialoguebetween our peoples.

Mongolia is a country with a long. and proud history. Its land is one of vast

e open spaces, not unlike some parts of theUnited States. Its people are renownedfor their skills as horsemen. Horses andthe frontier were also formativeelements in America's development andhelped shape our national character. Iam sure there are many other similar-ities between our nations. With theestablishment of diplomatic relations, wewill better be able to explore thosesimilarities, expand mutually beneficialtrade, and engage in educational andcultural exchanges.

Ambassador Gendengiin Nyamdoo,you have spent several years in theUnited States as your government's Per-manent Representative to the UnitedNations-and my friend Ambassador [tothe United Nations Vernon A.] Walters'colleague. Today you are here in a dif-ferent capacity, and I welcome you toWashington. I take great pleasure insigning this Memorandum of Under-standing between our governments. Iunderstand that the negotiations for thisagreement progressed smoothly. Thisshould serve as a good omen for thefuture relationship between our twocountries.

'Press release 15 of Jan. 28, 1987. U

March 1987