The Negotiations on Development Cooperation between the Government of Mongolia and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany are scheduled to take place in Ulaanbaatar on November 30, 2025.
The negotiations aim to review ongoing and prospective development projects and initiatives, and to establish a roadmap for future joint efforts. It serves as a platform to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance collaboration in key areas of mutual interest.
According to the Ministry of Economy and Development (MED) of Mongolia, a preparatory meeting was held on October 27, 2025, between the senior representatives of both governments. Discussions focused on exchanging information on government policy  and reforms.
The Mongolian delegation outlined its efforts to support private sector growth, improve the investment climate, and promote public-private partnerships.
The German delegation shared its perspectives on future cooperation and reviewed progress achieved under the existing framework with the Government of Mongolia.
Both sides exchanged views on the preparatory work for the negotiations, as well as achievements and prospects in key areas including sustainable economic development, higher education, biodiversity conservation, environmental protection, climate change mitigation, and energy transition.
Germany remains one of Mongolia’s leading development partners within the European Union, having extended concessional loans, technical assistance, and aid to support Mongolia’s sustainable economic, social, and environmental development.
At the previous round of negotiations held in 2023, Germany committed a record EUR 78 million in bilateral assistance. Additionally, through collaboration with the Global Fund, Mongolia joined the “Debt2Health” initiative, converting up to EUR 29 million of debt payments into grants. This enabled the implementation of health sector projects targeting infectious diseases and contributed to improving healthcare quality, marking a significant milestone in bilateral cooperation.
Germany was the first European country to establish a strategic partnership with Mongolia. Building on this foundation, the two countries agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation by strengthening the economic, investment, and business environment and by promoting increased trade and investment flows.
The intergovernmental negotiations are held biannually and will be co-chaired by Batkhuu Idesh, State Secretary of the Ministry of Economy and Development of Mongolia (MED), and Yiannis Neophytou, Head of Division at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

Published Date:2025-10-28