New Delhi, Oct 15, 2025 — India and Mongolia have reaffirmed their strong bilateral partnership during the ongoing state visit of Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to India, marking a significant moment in their 70 years of diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of their Strategic Partnership.
Happy to have welcomed President Khurelsukh and held extensive talks with him in Delhi today. His visit comes at a time when India and Mongolia are marking 70 years of diplomatic ties and a decade of our Strategic Partnership. We agreed to keep working together to further amplify… pic.twitter.com/FeIsEJxYh9
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 14, 2025
President Ukhnaa’s four-day visit—his first as Head of State—underscores the growing depth of cooperation between the two countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the Mongolian leader in New Delhi for comprehensive discussions covering a wide range of areas including cultural ties, energy security, skill development, and global cooperation.
Strengthening Development and Cultural Cooperation
A major highlight of the partnership is India’s support for Mongolia’s largest energy infrastructure initiative — the oil refinery project funded by a $1.7 billion line of credit from India. This flagship project, involving over 2,500 Indian professionals working alongside Mongolian counterparts, is expected to significantly enhance Mongolia’s energy independence and industrial growth.
Beyond development cooperation, the talks also focused on the spiritual and cultural connections that form the foundation of India-Mongolia relations. The two nations, often referred to as “spiritual siblings” due to their shared Buddhist heritage, are deepening this bond through several key initiatives:
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India will soon send Holy Relics of Lord Buddha’s two disciples to Mongolia for public veneration.
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Support will be extended to strengthen Sanskrit education at Mongolia’s iconic Gandan Monastery.
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A joint project will be launched to digitise one million ancient manuscripts, preserving Mongolia’s rich Buddhist heritage.
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Nalanda University in India and Mongolia’s Gandan Monastery will establish new links to promote academic and spiritual collaboration.
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A new MoU between Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council and Mongolia’s Arkhangai Province will add further momentum to cultural cooperation.
Expanding the Strategic Agenda
The two leaders also discussed enhancing collaboration in critical and emerging sectors, such as:
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Clean energy and renewable technology
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Skill development and education
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Information technology and digital infrastructure
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Critical minerals and rare earths, which are essential for modern technology
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Agriculture and food security
This broad-based engagement reflects a shared vision for a prosperous and sustainable future, while also addressing global challenges such as energy transition and equitable development.
Advancing the Global South and Indo-Pacific Vision
India and Mongolia reiterated their commitment to a free, open, inclusive, and rules-based Indo-Pacific. Both sides agreed to continue working together in multilateral forums to promote peace, stability, and economic cooperation in the region.
They also aligned on the need to amplify the voice of the Global South, pushing for more equitable global systems that reflect the aspirations and priorities of developing nations.
Looking Ahead
The visit marks a new chapter in the India-Mongolia relationship—one grounded in trust, cultural kinship, and a shared vision for global progress. As both countries move forward, the partnership is expected to grow stronger across traditional and emerging sectors, creating long-term benefits for their people and the wider region.
