Mongolia and FAO have shared a long history of cooperation since 1973 when Mongolia became a member and FAO in Mongolia was accredited through the FAO Office in China. The cooperation between FAO and Mongolia solidified upon establishment of a dedicated FAO Mongolia Office in Ulaanbaatar. In recent years, FAO has been further assisting the Government following its decision to make sustainable agricultural development in Mongolia a top priority. FAO is focusing specifically on enhancing food security, rural development and natural resources management.