Mongolia has officially completed its long-term foreign policy goal of establishing diplomatic relations with all 192 member states of the United Nations, marking a historic milestone in the country’s diplomatic history.
The announcement follows the parliament’s approval on July 4 of four resolutions on the establishment of diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Eswatini, Barbados, the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and the Republic of Botswana, the final group of UN member states with which Mongolia had yet to formalize diplomatic ties.
This achievement stems from a 2013 decision by the Standing Committee on Security and Foreign Policy to pursue diplomatic relations with all UN members, aligning with Mongolia’s National Security Concept and Foreign Policy Concept. The move underscores Mongolia's commitment to a peace-loving, open, independent, and multi-pillar foreign policy.
At a plenary session of the parliament on July 4, Foreign Minister B.Battsetseg introduced the resolutions, noting that the final step in a multi-year diplomatic effort had been reached. Between 2013 and 2018, Mongolia successfully established relations with 25 states. More recently, Joint Agreements were signed with Eswatini in 2018, Barbados in 2019, Trinidad and Tobago in 2021, and Botswana in 2023. These agreements were backed by relevant discussions at the Standing Committee on July 1, where the majority of members supported the resolutions.
B.Battsetseg emphasized that Mongolia’s expanded diplomatic footprint provides new opportunities to advance shared interests through multilateral platforms such as the United Nations and the World Trade Organization (WTO). It also enhances Mongolia’s global voice on key issues such as the rights of landlocked developing countries, climate action, and sustainable development.
During the parliamentary session, MPs reflected on the significance of partnerships with small yet globally engaged states like Barbados, a Caribbean island with a strong tourism economy and vibrant international role. MP G.Luvsanjamts highlighted Barbados’s impressive GDP, tourism development, and policy success, suggesting Mongolia could learn from its experience.
For Eswatini, Trinidad and Tobago, and Botswana, lawmakers and officials noted shared priorities in trade, landlocked development challenges, natural resource management, and regional stability. These new partnerships also support Mongolia’s aim to diversify foreign relations geographically and economically.
It was reported that Mongolia is now among a select number of countries that have established diplomatic relations with every UN member state, a significant diplomatic feat.  The minister concluded that the achievement represents not just a diplomatic accomplishment, but a testament to Mongolia’s proactive role in the international community and its ability to maintain balanced and cooperative relations across diverse regions. This diplomatic milestone is expected to lead to broader collaboration in trade, tourism, environmental protection, and multilateral diplomacy. Officials indicated that talks on cooperation frameworks, including information exchange and policy coordination, are already underway with the newly partnered states.

Published Date:2025-07-07