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==Historical note==
==Historical notes==
At one time, linguists considered that the [[Estonian language]], a member of the [[Uralic languages|Uralic]] language group, was related to [[Mongolian]]. However, the [[Ural-Altaic languages]] theory is now generally discredited.<ref>{{cite book
|title=The Uralic and Altaic Series: Area Handbook, Grammar, Reader, Glossary, Bibliography
|author=Translated by John R. Krueger
|publisher=Routledge
|year=1997
|page=13
|ISBN=0700703802}}</ref>

According to the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the connection between Estonia and Mongolia began with [[Roman Ungern von Sternberg]], a Baltic-german raised near the the city of [[Tallinn]] (Reval), the capital of [[Estonia]] (then part of the Russian Empire), who liberated the Mongolian capital Urga, (now [[Ulan Bator]]) in March 1921, then occupied by Chinese republican forces. He then proclaimed himself ruler of Mongolia as an independent monarchy. Later that year [[Red Army]] forces defeated von Sternberg's Army, capturing and subsequently executing him in September 1921.<ref name='mfa'/>
According to the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the connection between Estonia and Mongolia began with [[Roman Ungern von Sternberg]], a Baltic-german raised near the the city of [[Tallinn]] (Reval), the capital of [[Estonia]] (then part of the Russian Empire), who liberated the Mongolian capital Urga, (now [[Ulan Bator]]) in March 1921, then occupied by Chinese republican forces. He then proclaimed himself ruler of Mongolia as an independent monarchy. Later that year [[Red Army]] forces defeated von Sternberg's Army, capturing and subsequently executing him in September 1921.<ref name='mfa'/>



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Estonian-Mongolian relations
Map indicating locations of Estonia and Mongolia

Estonia

Mongolia

Estonian-Mongolian relations are diplomatic, economic and cultural relations between Estonia and the Mongolia. The two countries have normal relations at the official level, but trade between them is minimal.

Official relations

Following the break-up of the former Soviet Union, Mongolia recognized Estonia on August 29, 1991. Both countries established diplomatic relations on October 20, 1991. Estonia is represented in Mongolia through its embassy in Beijing (China). Mongolia is represented in Estonia through its embassy in Warsaw (Poland).[1] The Estonian parliament has a parliamentary group, founded May 15, 2003, to discuss relations between the two countries.[2]

In 30 June 2003 Natsagiyn Bagabandi, President of the Republic of Mongolia, on a visit to Estonia, met with Prime Minister Juhan Parts. They agreed to continue working towards improving relations between the two countries,and discussed possibilities for cooperation in the areas of tourism and the economy.[3] On March 26, 2009 Otgon Dambiinyam, the newly-arrived Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Republic of Estonia, met Toomas Hendrik Ilves, the President of Estonia. They discussed bilateral relations and collaboration in politics, trade, economy, education and cultural spheres.[4]

Trade & cultural relations

There is little trade between the two countries. As of 2006, annual exports from Estonia to Mongolia were worth just US$200,000.[5] Estonian experts in e-governance have shared their knowledge with senior officials from the Parliament of Mongolian Republic, representatives of Mongolian media companies and NGOs.[6]

Estonia and Mongolia are among the 13 countries in the world who compete in the Bandy world championships. Bandy is a game similar to ice hockey. In the 2008 championships Estonia beat Mongolia 8-0.[7]

Historical notes

At one time, linguists considered that the Estonian language, a member of the Uralic language group, was related to Mongolian. However, the Ural-Altaic languages theory is now generally discredited.[8]

According to the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the connection between Estonia and Mongolia began with Roman Ungern von Sternberg, a Baltic-german raised near the the city of Tallinn (Reval), the capital of Estonia (then part of the Russian Empire), who liberated the Mongolian capital Urga, (now Ulan Bator) in March 1921, then occupied by Chinese republican forces. He then proclaimed himself ruler of Mongolia as an independent monarchy. Later that year Red Army forces defeated von Sternberg's Army, capturing and subsequently executing him in September 1921.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Estonia and Mongolia". Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 2009-04-22.
  2. ^ "Estonia - Mongolia parliamentary group". Riigikogu - The Parliament of Estonia. Retrieved 2009-04-26.
  3. ^ "Estonian Prime Minister meets President of Mongolia". The Government of the Republic of Estonia. Retrieved 2009-04-22.
  4. ^ "MONGOLIA'S AMBASSADOR PRESENTS DIPLOMATIC CREDENTIALS". Montsame Agency. 2009-03-27. Retrieved 2009-04-22. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. ^ "Estonia Trade Statistics". Michigan State University. Retrieved 2009-04-26.
  6. ^ "E- Governance Academy hosts delegates from Mongolia". E- Governance Academy. Retrieved 2009-04-22.
  7. ^ "2008 Bandy World Championships". International Bandy Federation. Retrieved 2009-04-26.
  8. ^ Translated by John R. Krueger (1997). The Uralic and Altaic Series: Area Handbook, Grammar, Reader, Glossary, Bibliography. Routledge. p. 13. ISBN 0700703802.

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