Uzbekistan and Mongolia elevate relations to a new stage of development
On June 24, at the invitation of the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, arrived in the country on a state visit, accompanied by his spouse.
The President of Uzbekistan was welcomed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Battsetseg Batmunkh, and other official representatives.
At the capital’s Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport, decorated with the flags of both countries, a guard of honor was lined up in honor of the distinguished guests.
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An official welcoming ceremony was held for the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who is on a state visit to Mongolia.
The President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh, and his spouse welcomed the President of Uzbekistan and his spouse.
A guard of honor was lined up in Sükhbaatar Square in honor of the distinguished guest.
The military orchestra performed the national anthems of both countries.
The heads of state walked along the guard of honor and greeted members of the official delegations.
Following the ceremony, the President of Uzbekistan signed the Book of Honored Guests at the State Palace of Mongolia.
After the joint photo session, high-level talks began.
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At the State Palace of Mongolia, talks were held between the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh, both in a contracted format and with the participation of official delegations.
The President of Uzbekistan expressed sincere gratitude to the Mongolian Leader for the warm welcome and the invitation to pay a return state visit, marking the first such visit in the history of bilateral relations.
It was emphasized that the current visit opens a new stage in developing multifaceted relations between Uzbekistan and Mongolia. The President of Uzbekistan also congratulated the Mongolian side on the upcoming People’s Revolution Day.
Current issues related to developing friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Uzbekistan and Mongolia were discussed.
Contacts and exchanges at all levels have intensified. Trade turnover indicators are growing dynamically. The number of joint ventures is expanding, and the implementation of initial cooperation projects has begun in healthcare, education, e-commerce, agriculture, and the production of construction materials.
On the eve of the visit, a joint business forum was successfully held with the broad participation of business communities and sectoral agencies of both countries, and a trade house with a showroom of Uzbek products was opened in the city of Ulaanbaatar.
During the talks, special attention was given to deepening economic cooperation.
The considerable potential for a multiple increase in mutual trade over the coming years was noted, primarily through expanding the range and volume of supplies of high-demand goods.
In this regard, the importance of expediting the adoption of preferential trade and investment protection agreements was emphasized.
The President of Uzbekistan advocated for deeper industrial cooperation in specific sectors of the economy. Several promising areas of collaboration were identified as priorities.
These include, first and foremost, partnership in the extractive sector, such as the development of a geological exploration program, the exploitation of raw material deposits, technology transfer, experience exchange, and personnel training.
In this context, the opening of a representative office of Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Geology in Ulaanbaatar, aimed at promoting projects in this sector, was noted with satisfaction.
Interest was expressed in deepening comprehensive cooperation in agriculture through the creation of joint clusters and the advancement of cooperation projects in the processing and producing meat and dairy products, wool, and leather goods.
Special attention was given to strengthening transport connectivity and developing new logistics routes. Plans were outlined to launch direct air service between the two capitals by the end of the year.
A proposal was made to conduct applied research, jointly with the International Think Tank for Landlocked Developing Countries, to identify the shortest and most efficient transport corridors.
The importance of continuing active cultural and humanitarian exchanges was emphasized. It was noted with satisfaction that the Uzbek Culture Days and events in art and tourism are currently being held in Ulaanbaatar.
An agreement was reached to actively develop cooperation between higher education institutions and resume the enrollment of Mongolian youth in Uzbekistan universities within the framework of allocated quotas.
It was agreed to adopt a roadmap for the timely and effective implementation of the agreements reached.
In conclusion, the President of Uzbekistan invited the President of Mongolia to pay a return visit to Uzbekistan.
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Following the high-level talks held in the city of Ulaanbaatar, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh, adopted a Joint Declaration on the Establishment of Comprehensive Partnership.
In the presence of the Presidents, the following documents were also signed:
– Cooperation agreements in plant quarantine and protection, higher education, the mining industry, environmental protection, the prevention and fight against crime, healthcare and medical science, physical culture and sports.
– Cooperation protocol between the archival agencies of the two countries;
– Cooperation programs between the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Ministry of Economy and Development of Mongolia, between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs for 2026-2027, and between the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism, and Youth of Mongolia for 2025-2028;
– Cooperation plan between the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry of Mongolia to expand collaboration in the agricultural sector;
– Action plan between the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism, and Youth of Mongolia in ecotourism.
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At a meeting with media representatives, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh, shared their assessments of the concluded negotiations.
At the beginning of his remarks, the President of Uzbekistan sincerely congratulated the friendly people of Mongolia on the upcoming national holiday – the Day of the People’s Revolution.
“We genuinely rejoice in the impressive success and achievements of our Mongolian friends in implementing socio-economic reforms and fully support your peaceful foreign policy”, the Leader of Uzbekistan stated.
It was emphasized that Mongolia is currently demonstrating consistently high economic growth. The country is modernizing its industrial sectors, agriculture, and infrastructure. A large-scale reconstruction project of the city of Kharkhorin has begun. Mongolia’s international standing is steadily rising thanks to a consistent, pragmatic, and proactive policy.
It was noted that the first visit of the President of Uzbekistan to Mongolia became a historic event in developing friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries.
The President of Uzbekistan emphasized that one of the key outcomes of the visit was the signing of an important document – the Joint Declaration on Comprehensive Partnership – which marks the beginning of a new stage in cooperation between Uzbekistan and Mongolia.
It was stated that during the negotiations, all significant issues and promising areas of practical cooperation were thoroughly discussed, and specific tasks and forward-looking plans were identified.
It was acknowledged that since last year’s summit in Tashkent, contacts have intensified across all areas. In February this year, the first meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission was held successfully.
An agreement was reached to continue close cooperation and mutual support within the framework of the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and other multilateral platforms.
According to the President of Uzbekistan, the primary focus during the talks was on economic cooperation. Tasks were set to significantly increase trade volumes in the coming years, primarily by expanding the range and quantity of high-demand goods. It was emphasized that opening a trade house with a showroom of Uzbek products in Ulaanbaatar will serve as a physical foundation for this effort.
It was noted with satisfaction that, on the eve of the visit, a successful business forum and meetings between entrepreneurs of Uzbekistan and Mongolia were held, resulting in the signing of new contracts and agreements. The heads of state agreed to continue creating favorable business conditions and actively support entrepreneurial initiatives.
In this context, agreements were reached to adopt treaties on preferential trade and mutual investment protection in the shortest possible time.
Additionally, during the negotiations, specific areas of industrial cooperation were identified in sectors where the two countries’ economies can effectively complement each other.
This includes implementing projects in extracting and processing mineral resources, agriculture, animal husbandry, and cooperation in light industry, particularly in the advanced processing of wool, leather, and other materials.
As landlocked countries, it was agreed to jointly develop efficient transport routes with the broad involvement of experts. It was noted that starting this autumn, direct flights between the two capitals will be launched.
An agreement was reached to continue active cultural, education, and tourism exchanges. The Days of Uzbek Culture and meetings between tourism organizations of both countries are currently taking place in Ulaanbaatar.
The parties agreed to hold reciprocal concerts, exhibitions, and film screenings regularly and to participate in festivals.
The President of Uzbekistan also expressed readiness to resume the enrollment of Mongolian youth in leading universities of Uzbekistan within the framework of allocated quotas.
It was emphasized that the two countries’ governments will adopt a comprehensive roadmap to ensure the timely and effective implementation of the agreements and documents signed.
In conclusion, the President of Uzbekistan announced the invitation extended to the President of Mongolia to pay an official visit to Uzbekistan.
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President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh and their spouses attended a joint concert featuring distinguished artists from both countries.
Today, thanks to the commitment and efforts of the heads of state, our peoples have grown even closer, and bilateral relations have reached the level of a comprehensive partnership.
The joint concert became a vivid expression of friendship between Uzbekistan and Mongolia and marked the beginning of a new stage in multifaceted bilateral relations.
The songs and music performed by talented artists reflected the richness, diversity, and uniqueness of our cultures.
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On June 25, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh, together with their spouses, planted a tree in the park of the “Ikh Tenger” State Complex.
The ceremony symbolized the growing closeness and strengthening friendship between the two countries’ peoples. It marked the beginning of a new stage in developing relations between Uzbekistan and Mongolia based on a comprehensive partnership.
The visit program of the distinguished guests continued with a joint viewing of the traditional Mongolian Naadam games.
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The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has concluded his state visit to Mongolia.
This first-ever visit by the Uzbekistan Leader to Mongolia marked a new stage in bilateral relations and opened broad opportunities for developing multifaceted cooperation between Uzbekistan and Mongolia.
Yesterday in Ulaanbaatar, the President of Uzbekistan held talks with President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh in both contracted and expanded formats. Promising areas of practical cooperation were discussed, focusing on trade, economic, and industrial sectors.
Following the visit, a Joint Declaration on the Establishment of Comprehensive Partnership was signed.
The Presidents of the two countries and their spouses attended a joint concert featuring artists from both nations. Today, the President of Uzbekistan and the First Lady visited the “Ikh Tenger” complex, where the Presidents and First Ladies planted trees. A joint viewing of the traditional Naadam games also took place.
Following the visit, the President of Uzbekistan departed for Tashkent. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Battsetseg Batmunkh, and other officials saw off the distinguished guests at the airport.
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