On April 27, the Minister of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry, Iderbat Tsagaanhuu, held a meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Food and Agriculture of the Republic of Buryatia, Amgalan Darmaev. During the discussion, Iderbat noted that Mongolia has joined the Temporary Agreement on Free Trade of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) for the first time. Under this agreement, 90% of the 367 goods that are exempt from duties consist of agricultural products. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that exported goods meet standards, which will help stimulate trade between Mongolia and Russia. In particular, the minister pointed out the need to address issues related to veterinary medicine and quarantine for the successful export of meat and meat products from Mongolia to Russia.

The Minister of Food and Agriculture of Buryatia, Amgalan Darmaev, noted that under the Temporary Agreement on Free Trade of the EAEU, there is an opportunity to increase meat exports from Mongolia to the Republic of Buryatia to 5000 tons. In particular, the Buryat company "Myasprom" expressed its readiness to purchase 2000 tons of beef and 1000 tons of horse meat. Amgalan Darmaev also expressed the intention to develop cooperation with Mongolia in the field of animal husbandry, breeding, and the supply of meat and meat products, including the purchase of frozen bull sperm and the import of large volumes of horse meat.

Published Date:2026-04-29