U.S. Grant Supports Aviation Sector Development in Mongolia
August 22, 2011
(USTDA)
ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)
awarded a grant to MIAT Airlines, Mongolia's state-owned air carrier, to develop
a new strategic business plan and airline restructuring plan. This grant
agreement was concluded during the visit of Vice President Joseph Biden to
Mongolia.
In June 2011, during a visit by Mongolian President Tsakhia Elbegdorj to the
United States, USTDA and MIAT executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
regarding a program to encourage the development of Mongolia's civil aviation
sector and address training and capacity needs to assist MIAT in the successful
operation and expansion of the airline. The MOU was signed in Washington, D.C.
by USTDA Director Leocadia I. Zak and MIAT Airlines President Orkhon
Tseyen-Oidov on June 6, 2011.
This $400,000 grant signed today will support MIAT's planned fleet expansion and
help to ensure greater air transport infrastructure for Mongolia's continued
economic growth. The grant demonstrates the U.S. Government's broad commitment
to support Mongolia, as highlighted by Vice President Biden on his trip to the
country. It will also open opportunities for U.S. businesses to get involved in
such a dynamic and growing market.
"The growth in the Mongolian aviation market is exciting, and we are proud to
announce this support for MIAT's important expansion plans," stated Director
Leocadia I. Zak.
"U.S. business is eager to work in Mongolia and this grant will assist in
facilitating that relationship."
The opportunity to conduct the USTDA-funded technical assistance activity will
be competed on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website. A link to the
FBO announcement will be posted to USTDA's website at www.ustda.gov. Interested
U.S. firms should submit proposals according to the instructions in the FBO
announcement. MIAT Mongolian Airlines will select the U.S. contractor that will
complete the technical assistance.
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