Mongolian president hopes justice will be served
KUALA LUMPUR: In a congratulatory letter to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on his appointment as Malaysia’s seventh prime minister, Mongolian President Khaltmaagiin Battulga expressed hope that justice can be served in the case of murdered model Shariibuu Altantuya.
“As the president of Mongolia, I pay special attention to the grave crime committed in Malaysia on Oct 18,
2006 — the murder of Shariibuu Altantuya, a Mongolian national and mother of two.
“It has created an unfavourable atmosphere in bilateral relations between our two countries and especially between the people.
“Therefore, I sincerely hope that Your Excellency prime minister will pay attention in bringing justice, implementing court decision and settling the civil suit of the family of the victim in a fair manner to invigorate the atmosphere in bilateral relations between our two countries.”
On Dr Mahathir’s reappointment, Battulga highlighted how Malaysia had developed during the former’s 22-year tenure as prime minister previously.
Battulga said during that time, Malaysia’s reputation in the regional and international arena had strengthened tremendously.
“It is a pleasure to recall Your Excellency’s visit to Mongolia in 1997, which has greatly contributed to the development of bilateral relations and cooperation between our two countries.
“I am confident that Your Excellency will extend valuable support in restoring and activating the traditionally friendly relations between Mongolia and Malaysia, as well as strengthening the people-to-people ties.”