AKIPRESS.COM - The Asia Foundation Mongolia Country Representative Mark Koenig  received  the highest civilian honor awarded to foreign citizens by the Mongolian government, the Order of the Polar Star, during a recent recognition event. Speaker of the Parliament Zandanshatar Gombojav presented Koenig with the award at the Government Palace in Ulaanbaatar on November 15.

Mongolia's President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh issued a presidential decree to recognize Mark Koenig with the Polar Star for his valuable contributions to Mongolia's development through his work with The Asia Foundation in advancing inclusive governance in close partnership with Mongolia's Parliament. Notably, Foundation programs strengthening parliamentary democracy and supporting deliberative polling marked a significant step towards ensuring active citizen participation in legislative activities.