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‘Parliamentary proceedings should continue despite MPP leadership dispute’ www.ubpost.mn

Speaker of the Parliament D.Amarbayasgalan made a public statement addressing the political turmoil surrounding the recent Mongolian People's Party (MPP) chairman election and allegations against his leadership.
D.Amarbayasgalan criticized what he described as an orchestrated campaign by members of the Executive Branch, alleging they are “slandering him without evidence” following the party leadership race. He claimed his former rival in the MPP election has refused to accept defeat and is using political influence to discredit him and hinder the functioning of the legislature. As evidence, he pointed to the failed meeting of the Standing Committee on Justice, which was unable to proceed due to what he described as pressure from government officials and certain MPs. He emphasized that despite 10 members registering for attendance, the meeting did not take place because the individuals levying accusations against him failed to attend.
D.Amarbayasgalan further alleged that the individual who falsely accused him of involvement in coal theft has since been rewarded with a ministerial position, calling this a troubling precedent.
Regarding serious allegations connecting him to a March 2, 2025 murder case, D.Amarbayasgalan stated that he had formally requested clarification from the General Police Directorate, which confirmed no investigation or witness testimony had been conducted related to him. He also addressed Justice Minister L.Munkhbaatar, urging him to ensure swift action from law enforcement bodies. “The police responded that the request to open a case had been sent to the prosecutor, but no actual investigation has taken place,” he added.
Meanwhile, MP B.Enkhbayar confirmed he has been nominated by Prime Minister G.Zandanshatar to serve as Minister of Justice and Home Affairs. He said formal procedures to present him to the President and Parliament are underway.
B.Enkhbayar also commented on recent news of his expulsion from the MPP, which he claimed was announced through the media and not through proper channels. “This so-called General Supervisory Committee has no constitutional authority. It is the same committee whose members were summoned as witnesses in the coal theft hearings,” B.Enkhbayar said, vowing to continue his political work independently. “I will not be expelled by coal thieves. I will expel coal thieves from this country”, B.Enkhbayйr said. 
In a parallel development, members from the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) expressed positions. Kh.Temuujin emphasized that Speaker D.Amarbayasgalan, as a participant in the MPP leadership contest, has a conflict of interest and should temporarily step aside from his duties until public concerns are addressed.
“If someone directly involved in these issues presides over parliamentary discussions, it creates a serious ethical and procedural conflict,” he said. The second major concern raised by the DP involves the 2026 national budget, which the party claims is being introduced without responsible leadership or proper ownership.
“The budget has no clear direction. Ministries are inactive. Even those entering Parliament as ministers lack credibility. Teachers, pensioners, and businesses are demanding answers, but no one is accountable,” Kh.Temuujin said.
The DP clarified that their faction is not attempting to disrupt parliament, but insists that parliamentary proceedings continue under the deputy speaker until the conflicts involving D.Amarbayasgalan and G.Zandanshatar are resolved.
“The Parliament is not stalled. We showed up, formed a quorum, and stayed in session. The real issue lies with those failing to lead responsibly during this critical time,” Kh.Temuujin concluded. As the government faces mounting pressure over the MPP leadership crisis and urgent national budget issues, the political standoff continues to grow.

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Policy to ‘strangle’ construction companies www.ubpost.mn

Over the past decade, Mongolia’s construction sector has developed rapidly, becoming one of the main drivers of the national economy, as many studies have shown. Across the country, new residential zones have been added, and satellite cities and sub-center projects have been pushed forward with investments from both the government and the private sector.
Expanding the capital city through sub-centers to reduce traffic congestion, ease the burden on public services like hospitals, schools, and kindergartens, and to decentralize the population is the right approach. However, a key issue that arises is the level of participation of national manufacturers and businesses in the ongoing projects and programs.
This has become a constant topic of contention and debate. Every construction effort involves taxpayer money to some degree, and more importantly, it affects the livelihoods, jobs, and future of many thousands of people and national industries.
Nevertheless, industry insiders have long criticized that the space for domestic producers and contractors in the construction sector is shrinking year by year, and the government itself is allegedly implementing a covert policy of exclusion and suppression. “The moment something starts, there's a desire to buy goods and services from abroad.”
According to the National Statistics Office, over 200 large and small building materials factories are registered and operating in Mongolia. They produce cement, bricks, lightweight blocks, glass, steel, insulation materials, and rebar, among others. Many of these have the capacity to supply up to 500,000 tons of products annually, yet they reportedly cannot participate fully in national projects and developments. Experts in the field say that the tender requirements for government and concession projects do not match the real capabilities of domestic manufacturers.
They note, “Government agencies usually require companies to supply around one million tons of product per year in contracts. There are barely any factories in Mongolia with that kind of experience or capacity, which simply opens the door for foreign suppliers. In other words, while giving preferential treatment to foreign companies, the government fails to support domestic producers through policy. Even though they are aware of the financial and technological limitations and capacity issues of local companies, the tender criteria are excessively high—this is what leads to these criticisms. Furthermore, due to lack of investment, bank loans, and government support, the competitiveness of domestic factories continues to decline. The hidden ‘suppressive policy’ that some authorities practice has significantly hindered the development of the sector.”
As a result, this sector, which has a 99-year history, has not yet stabilized. Domestic production remains unstable, and the market is still heavily dependent on imports. National producers and contractors often submit complete documentation for tenders in the capital and provinces but are frequently excluded on grounds such as “lack of experience, weak financial capacity, or insufficient production scale”.
These factories and companies provide jobs to many people and try to compete fairly in the industry. But they are often mocked as “wannabes,” while both public and private institutions clearly show a strong preference for buying goods and services from abroad at the earliest opportunity.
At the recent “Barilga Expo 2025” one manufacturer said, “Not all national manufacturers are of poor quality, and not all foreign companies are excellent either. But lately, the capital city’s road, building, and other construction projects have started employing more foreign workers—especially contractors from China and other countries. The reason again comes down to tenders. Our authorities now frequently announce international tenders. We’re not denying the value of foreign investment, manpower, construction quality, or technical capacity. But currently, there are about 17,000 companies registered in Mongolia’s construction sector, of which only half are active. Over 70 percent of those are small to medium enterprises with fewer than 50 employees. Think of how many lives depend on them. The government claims to support SMEs, but in reality, it continues to suppress them. Even the ‘Barilga Expo’ itself now clearly reflects this.”
9.1 trillion MNT circulating in construction sector
Even the “Barilga Expo”, which is supposed to help companies introduce and sell their products and services to the public, has, they say, fallen into foreign hands. This major construction event took place from September 12 to 14 at the “Buyant-Ukhaa” Sports Palace. In recent years, the event has grown into an international exhibition. At this 38th edition, around 60 companies from more than 30 countries—such as China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, South Korea, and Turkey—participated to promote their products and services.
According to presentations at the expo, the volume of construction and major repair work increased from 7.5 trillion MNT in 2023 to 9.1 trillion MNT last year. At the 37th Barilga Expo held in April this year, around 400 companies participated, but only about 100 of them were Mongolian. This was criticized at the time as well.
Therefore, many suggested that exhibition space should be allocated more equitably to national manufacturers and that more attention should be paid to local companies. It is quite disappointing that the only major event that showcases the current state of Mongolia’s construction sector is now dominated by foreigners.
Although the goal is to promote and showcase domestic products and services, it has long turned into a chaotic affair under a nice name. According to last year’s data from the National Statistics Office, around 96,000 people worked in the construction sector, earning an average monthly salary of two million MNT.
The majority of essential building materials in the market are imported. Only cement production met about 60 to 70 percent of domestic demand. Most other materials were imported from China. Moreover, the participation of national companies in the construction sector was relatively low. The National Statistics Office’s report, “Construction Sector Overview,” states that about half of the construction and housing project work was carried out by foreign companies.
Researchers say that even Mongolia’s largest companies have been downsized and are increasingly being forced into the small and medium enterprise (SME) category.
Will we celebrate 100 years of construction with this outlook next year? 
According to statisticians, the main challenges facing national manufacturers are multifaceted and clearly have a significant impact—both directly and indirectly—on the development of the construction sector.
As mentioned earlier, there has been continued criticism regarding the lack of access to project and development tenders for domestic companies. The Mongolian Builders’ Association has held multiple press conferences demanding greater involvement for national producers.
They argue that unless the government implements a consistent policy to support domestic manufacturers, the market will soon be monopolized by a handful of large corporations, pushing out small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Therefore, they insist on adjusting tender thresholds and requirements to match the real capabilities of national companies, increasing their access to major projects, and maintaining market balance by mandating a set quota for domestic businesses in government procurement. Otherwise, Mongolia’s construction sector will enter its 100th anniversary next year—and likely the years that follow—with this same grim outlook. In developing countries like ours, government policy plays a crucial role in supporting national industries.
For example, Kenya’s National Construction Authority operates with the purpose of supporting small and medium-sized manufacturers. It provides training for construction companies, implements professional development programs, and enables them to participate in tenders—focusing on building their competitiveness.
Similarly, Tanzania’s National Construction Council, funded by the national budget, also enforces policies that support domestic production. The council sets quality and safety standards for the construction sector, works to improve workforce skills, and supports SMEs to ensure sustainable development within the sector.
 Russia is considered a good international example for implementing various supportive measures for construction companies—such as offering flexible loans, tax incentives, lowering mortgage interest rates, and increasing state-backed investments.

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Draft Budget 2026 Includes Funding for 579 Projects and Programs www.montsame.mn

In accordance with the Prime Minister’s official instruction, dated July 25, 2025, “On Certain Urgent Measures to be Taken by the Government,” Deputy Prime Minister Dorjkhand Togmid presented a plan to improve public procurement and promptly organize it in compliance with law and regulations at the Cabinet meeting on September 10, 2025.
Following the presentation, the general budget governors were instructed to organize the public procurement for new projects and programs promptly in line with the plan. The 2026 draft State Budget Law, submitted to the Parliament, includes funding for a total of 579 projects and programs through state budget investment, comprising 149 new projects to be implemented in 2026 and 430 continuing projects from the previous year, across the budget portfolios of 26 general budget governors.
According to the list approved by the Government, the general budget governor will be able to organize the public procurement expeditiously by immediately submitting the necessary supporting documents, such as the design drawings and estimates, feasibility study calculations, technical specifications, scope of work, and other required materials to the State Procurement Agency.

 

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Gold purchase by Mongolia's central bank drops 19.5 pct www.xinhuanet.com

The Bank of Mongolia said Thursday that its purchase of gold dropped by 19.5 percent in the first nine months of 2025 compared with the same period last year.
The country's central bank has purchased a total of 9.8 tons of gold from legal entities and individuals in the January-September period.
As of September, the average price of gold per gram purchased by the Bank of Mongolia was 421,178 Mongolian tugriks (117.2 U.S. dollars).
Purchasing gold is a major way to protect wealth against inflation and economic uncertainty and to ensure the country's economic stability by consistently increasing foreign currency reserves, said the bank.

 

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Ecosystem Resilience Project Concludes, Adding 1.2 Million Hectares of Protected Land www.montsame.mn

The project “Ensuring Mongolia’s Ecosystem Resilience and Stability,” a seven-year initiative funded by the Global Environment Facility and jointly implemented by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) from 2019 to 2025, has been concluded.
The project focused on reducing forest degradation, conserving biodiversity, and promoting sustainable livelihoods across some of Mongolia’s most ecologically significant and climate-vulnerable areas. These included the Sayan-Khangai Mountain Range covering the Tarvagatai and Bukhmurun Mountains and the Southern Gobi region, spanning the Ulaan Shalyn Valley and Zakhui-Zarmanguin Gobi.
At the closing workshop, held on September 29 in Ulaanbaatar, more than 100 participants, including government officials, local authorities, scientists, civil society organizations, private sector representatives, and the project beneficiaries, reviewed the project’s outcomes, shared lessons from the field, and discussed ways to sustain its achievements through strengthened collaboration and partnerships.
The project significantly expanded Mongolia’s network of protected areas, bringing 1.2 million hectares across 20 sites under state protection, moving the country closer to its goal of safeguarding 30 to 35 percent of its territory by 2030–2050. It restored habitats for rare and endangered species, including the Siberian ibex, red deer, Mongolian marmot, and red squirrel. At the same time, the project introduced innovative pasture management practices that reduced livestock numbers in project areas by 30 percent without harming herders’ incomes.
Furthermore, the project strengthened the legal and institutional framework for environmental conservation and enhanced the capacity of local authorities and communities to manage natural resources sustainably.
At the event, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Batbaatar Bat highlighted the project’s role in advancing Mongolia’s green development agenda, stating, “By expanding protected areas, restoring rare species, and introducing innovative pasture management practices, we are laying the foundation for a greener, more resilient Mongolia that benefits both people and nature.”
Governors from Zavkhan, Gobi-Altai, Arkhangai, and Bayankhongor aimags, where the project was implemented, underscored the importance of continuing community-led conservation efforts, noting that they have strengthened both environmental protection and local resilience.
UNDP Resident Representative Matilda Dimovska noted, “The success of this project shows what is possible when governments, communities, and development partners work hand in hand. Protecting ecosystems while improving livelihoods is not only achievable but essential for building a sustainable future for Mongolia.”

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GrabMaps partners Tino to build advanced digital map of Mongolia www.technode.global

GrabMaps, Southeast Asia’s hyperlocal mapping service, is partnering with Tino, Mongolia’s superapp, to build an advanced digital map of Mongolia.
This milestone marks GrabMaps’ first mapping partnership of a country outside Southeast Asia, Grab said in a statement on Thursday.
This also represents a milestone for Tino, launched by TESO Investment, which will harness GrabMaps’ technology to enable ride-hailing, delivery, tourism and ecommerce services in Mongolia.
GrabMaps is an enterprise service provider of hyperlocal mapmaking technology and location data solutions offering precise, refreshed and comprehensive maps that are enabled by artificial intelligence (AI)-powered data collection.
Its technology was first built to enable on-demand services offered by Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp.
Leveraging its experience in Southeast Asia, GrabMaps is tailored for the needs of fast-developing regions.
It will offer Tino mapping hardware and software solutions that are both cost effective and designed to keep pace with the speed of change and infrastructure development on the ground.
Tino and GrabMaps will together map Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital, before expanding into other cities.
Jointly branded vehicles, installed with GrabMaps’ proprietary mapmaking hardware KartaCam 2 and KartaDashCam, will be seen across the city as they collect mapping data and high-quality street-level imagery.
Rich data on road networks, street names and POIs, as well as traffic lights, stop signs, speed limits and more, will be captured by GrabMaps’ hardware before being processed by its robust mapmaking data pipeline to create a detailed map of Mongolia that is frequently refreshed and rich in data.
GrabMaps will develop local maps for Tino with its mapmaking software suite and provide on-demand map services APIs to power Tino’s superapp.
These include geocoding and routing APIs, which will enable more precise geolocation capabilities, address capture for undermapped areas, and enhanced navigation accuracy.
GrabMaps’ technology will support Tino’s own taxi and delivery services when they are launched later this year.
GrabMaps technology underlies Grab’s on-demand services across eight countries in Southeast Asia.
Its proprietary mapping hardware and software offers Grab users and driver-partners advanced maps that enable reliable and seamless ride-hailing and delivery services across the region, enhancing their experience of the Grab app by offering a high level of clarity on changing road conditions, fastest routes, ETAs, and more.
Today, Grab is one of the world’s only on-demand platforms that has built, and relies upon, its own proprietary maps and location-based technology.
Leveraging its success in Southeast Asia, GrabMaps offers its services to third-party enterprises including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft’s Bing Maps, Huawei’s Petal Maps, and PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency.
“Through our experience operating across eight countries in Southeast Asia, we know that advanced, precise, and frequently refreshed maps are crucial for superapps offering on-demand services,
“GrabMaps technology has been instrumental for Grab’s own ability to adjust its marketplace to fast-changing conditions, as well as users’ and partners’ experience of our app,” said Sriram Iyer, Head of Product, Geo and Fulfilment at Grab.
“We are excited to partner with Tino to support its success and growth as Mongolia’s first superapp, as the country’s digital economy continues to expand,” he added.
Erdenebayar Sainjargal, Teso Investment Chief Executive Officer, said tey are delighted to partner with GrabMaps as we expand our suite of services across Mongolia and continue to grow as a business.
“GrabMaps’ technology and APIs will enhance the accuracy and currency of the maps that power Tino Super App, so our users can experience more reliable mobility, delivery, tourism and ecommerce services,
“Grab’s own success in Southeast Asia is a testament to the impact that advanced maps have on a superapp’s growth and scale,” he added.
UK-based Loqate partners with GrabMaps to enhance location data capabilities in Southeast Asia

 

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Vietnam-Mongolia comprehensive partnership poised for substantive growth www.en.vietnamplus.vn

The ongoing visit to Mongolia by Sen. Lieut. Gen. Tran Quang Phuong, member of the Party Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA), is expected to give new momentum to the Vietnam-Mongolia Comprehensive Partnership and make bilateral ties deeper and more substantive.
Speaking to the Vietnam News Agency, Vietnamese Ambassador to Mongolia Nguyen Tuan Thanh highlighted the significance of the September 30-October 3 trip and the future direction of bilateral cooperation.
According to the diplomat, Vietnam and Mongolia share a long-standing friendship and have enjoyed cooperation across many fields. During the state visit of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam to Mongolia in 2024, the two countries elevated their relations to a Comprehensive Partnership, committing to expanding cooperation in economy, trade, culture, education, law, security and defence, among others.
Thanh stressed that cooperation between the legislatures of the two countries has always played an important role in strengthening mutual understanding and political trust, thereby laying a solid foundation for collaboration in other spheres. Phuong’s visit is expected to further materialise the common perceptions reached by high-ranking leaders of both nations.
First, the trip will reinforce political trust and consolidate the Comprehensive Partnership through high-level meetings and parliamentary dialogues, affirming the priority both sides give to bilateral ties.
Second, it will deepen cooperation between the two parliaments by strengthening exchanges between specialised committees, friendship parliamentary groups, and parliamentarians, especially women and young legislators. This will help ensure that commitments made by the two countries’ leaders are implemented effectively.
Third, the visit is expected to boost trade, investment and business connectivity. Enterprises from both sides will have opportunities to explore markets, exchange information on investment incentives, and facilitate stronger flows of goods in areas of strength.
Fourth, it will help enhance cooperation in culture and education, and people-to-people exchanges to foster mutual understanding and support for Vietnamese citizens studying and working in Mongolia.
Fifth, security and defence cooperation will be advanced, including joint efforts in law enforcement and experience-sharing in addressing common challenges such as climate change, non-traditional security issues, and transnational crime.
Finally, the visit will help enhance Vietnam's global position and foster its international cooperation via coordination at multilateral forums such as the United Nations, the Asia-Europe Parliamentary Partnership Meeting, and the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum.
In recent years, the Vietnam-Mongolia relationship has witnessed dynamic development with many notable achievements. Political and diplomatic ties have been strengthened through regular exchanges of high-level delegations and the maintenance of cooperation mechanisms such as the political consultation and the Inter-Governmental Committee on Economy, Trade, Science and Technology.
Economic and trade relations have also seen encouraging progress, with two-way trade increasing significantly compared to previous years. The two sides have signed various agreements on economic, trade and agricultural cooperation, creating stable supply. Mongolia has exported goat and sheep meat to Vietnam, while Vietnam has shipped poultry meat and eggs to Mongolia.
Cultural, educational and people-to-people exchanges have been promoted, with both sides expanding scholarships, student and lecturer exchanges, and cultural and sports activities. The visa exemption policy for tourists and efforts to open direct flights between Ulaanbaatar and major Vietnamese cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc, and Nha Trang have further facilitated travel and tourism.
Information technology and digital transformation have emerged as promising new areas of cooperation. Vietnam and Mongolia have begun exchanging experience in artificial intelligence (AI), e-government and digital public services. Mongolia has expressed keen interest in partnering with Vietnam in AI development, digital economy, start-ups and new technologies.
The two countries also share common concerns about climate change and environmental protection. Mongolia will host the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (COP17) in 2026, an area of strong potential cooperation with Vietnam.
To strengthen the Comprehensive Partnership, Thanh suggested several measures including expanding trade and striving for a balanced trade structure, with Vietnam exporting consumer goods, processed agricultural products and technology items, while Mongolia capitalises on its strengths in animal husbandry and agriculture. Logistics and transport connectivity, particularly rail and air links, should be enhanced, with efforts to maintain direct flights and streamline customs procedures.
The two countries should deepen cooperation in digital technology, AI, data centres and start-ups, while sharing experience in e-government. Collaboration in agriculture and food security should also be expanded to ensure stable supply and sustainable growth.
On environmental cooperation, Vietnam could support Mongolia in developing green models, renewable energy and efficient resource use.
At the same time, parliamentary cooperation should continue to be promoted through legislative exchanges, oversight activities and the protection of citizens’ rights. People-to-people contacts, student exchanges and tourism cooperation will also be further encouraged to enhance mutual understanding and ties between the two nations.

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October 2, 2025: Ulaanbaatar among top 10 most polluted cities in the world www.iqair.com

On October 2, 2025 at 4 AM PT, air quality in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, is poor with an AQI of 145, classified as "unhealthy for sensitive groups".
The city continues to record some of the highest pollution levels in the world, driven by its reliance on coal for heating and industrial activities.
Residents face prolonged exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which significantly exceeds international health guidelines. Vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly are particularly at risk, with rising reports of respiratory illnesses (3).
Air quality is dynamic and, like the weather, can change frequently. Ulaanbaatar is ranked 2nd most polluted major city in the world on Thursday morning.
While the air quality conditions today are poor, it is important to keep in mind that the average PM2.5 concentration in 2024 for Ulaanbaatar was 25.7 µg/m³. This corresponds to an AQI of 79, which falls into the “moderate” category and was 5.1 times the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.

 

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Mongolia issues warning of strong winds, wet snow www.xinhuanet.com

Mongolia's National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring on Thursday issued a warning of strong winds, dust storms, rain and wet snow.
Strong winds and yellow dust storms are expected to hit large parts of Mongolia, including the country's southern Gobi desert provinces such as Umnugovi, Dundgovi and Dornogovi, from Friday to Saturday, with an average wind speed estimated at 14 to 16 meters per second, said the weather monitoring agency.
Meanwhile, a mix of rain and wet snow will sweep the Altai Mountains in the west and southwest and the Khangai Mountains in central and north-central Mongolia, starting from the night of Oct. 3.
In this regard, the country's meteorological agency warned the residents of Ulan Bator and 21 provinces, including nomadic herders, to take extra precautions against possible disasters.
Mongolia is known for its harsh continental climate, marked by long, frigid winters and short summers.

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India Taps Mongolia For Critical Minerals, Energy www.stratnewsglobal.com

India is stepping up engagement with Mongolia to secure critical resources and strengthen long-term economic ties. The upcoming visit of Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh to India, expected next month, is set to highlight this growing partnership across mining, energy, infrastructure, and technology.
For India, access to reliable mineral supplies has become a strategic priority. Rising demand for copper, coking coal, and other industrial resources—driven by manufacturing, construction, renewable energy, and electric vehicles—has pushed mineral security high on the policy agenda. Mongolia, with its untapped reserves, has emerged as an attractive partner.
A memorandum of understanding on cooperation in geology and exploration is reportedly in its final stages. Once signed, it would open the way for joint mineral surveys, investment projects, and eventual sourcing of materials. Several Indian companies, including Adani, Hindalco, and Vedanta, have already shown interest in Mongolia’s mining sector, which offers opportunities for joint ventures and direct supply agreements.
Reducing reliance on a narrow set of mineral exporters is central to India’s diversification strategy. By expanding ties with Mongolia, New Delhi seeks to limit vulnerability to global supply disruptions and price fluctuations.
Logistics, however, remain a challenge given Mongolia’s landlocked location. Both sides are working to identify viable transport routes. Current discussions focus on the Russian Far Eastern port of Vladivostok as a preferred gateway for trade, rather than a shorter route through China. This choice aligns with India’s broader connectivity vision, including the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative, which emphasizes resilient trade corridors that bypass potential chokepoints or politically sensitive routes.
Energy cooperation continues to be a cornerstone of the bilateral relationship. India is financing Mongolia’s first oil refinery in Dornogovi with a $1.7 billion soft loan. The refinery, being developed with technical support from Engineers India Ltd as the project management consultant, is expected to be operational by 2026. Once complete, it will reduce Mongolia’s dependency on imported fuel, particularly from Russia, and demonstrate India’s role as a development partner focused on infrastructure that builds local economic resilience.
Beyond minerals and energy, India and Mongolia are looking to widen cooperation into agriculture, digital technologies, and education. Mongolia has expressed openness to adopting Indian agri-tech solutions suited to its harsh climate, while discussions are underway on deploying Indian English-language teachers and supporting Mongolia’s digital education initiatives. These initiatives reflect a model of partnership that goes beyond trade, emphasizing knowledge sharing and capacity building.
Cultural and civilizational ties provide a steady foundation for the relationship. Mongolia regards India as its “third neighbor,” a term that acknowledges shared democratic values and deep Buddhist connections. Events such as the 2022 exposition of the Kapilvastu relics in Ulaanbaatar have reinforced these bonds.
This year marks 70 years of diplomatic ties between the two nations. India, among the first democracies to establish relations with Mongolia in 1955, also supported Ulaanbaatar’s entry into the United Nations. As both countries prepare for a new phase of cooperation, minerals, energy, and cultural links are set to shape the next chapter in their long-standing partnership.
By Huma Siddiqui

 

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