The Foreign Secretary was in Central Asia as part of a bid to bolster trade, security and environmental ties.
Lord David Cameron has wrapped up a five-day diplomatic blitz across Central Asia with a flurry of camera-friendly visits in Mongolia.
The Foreign Secretary, a keen equestrian, posed for pictures as he petted horses at the president’s Ikh Tenger residence on Friday.
Earlier in the day Lord Cameron was welcomed by head of state Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh at a meeting in a traditional Ger tent in the presidential palace in Ulaanbaatar.
He touted the benefits of learning English as he took part in a language lesson with young pupils at a school in the capital.
Asked by students what he does in his spare time, the Foreign Secretary joked: “Not a lot of free time but when I do have some I like cooking, walking and riding.”
The minister was later given a traditional saddle as a gift after his visit to Ikh Tenger.
He was in Central Asia as part of a bid to bolster trade, security and environmental ties in the region.
The Foreign Secretary said he hoped the trip was the “start of something very serious”.
He told leaders he wanted to give countries in Central Asia “the choice” between partnering with Britain as well as Russia and China, which vie for influence in the region.
Friday saw him sign a “joint co-operation road map” between the UK and Mongolia, which aims to set out a path towards closer diplomatic relations.
He has announced £50 million in funding across the region over three years, which includes a doubling in the amount of funding for Chevening scholarships, which allow overseas students to come to British universities.
Lord Cameron joins language lesson and pets horses during Mongolia visit
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The Foreign Secretary was in Central Asia as part of a bid to bolster trade, security and environmental ties.
Lord David Cameron has wrapped up a five-day diplomatic blitz across Central Asia with a flurry of camera-friendly visits in Mongolia.
The Foreign Secretary, a keen equestrian, posed for pictures as he petted horses at the president’s Ikh Tenger residence on Friday.
Earlier in the day Lord Cameron was........
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