Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia and Laos Establish Bilateral Cooperation in the Information Technology Sector
Politics
Ulaanbaatar, April 10, 2025 /MONTSAME/. Minister of Digital Development, Innovation, and Communications of Mongolia Baatarkhuu Tsend met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Mongolia Hongkeo Souksavath on April 10, 2025.
This meeting was particularly notable, as it laid the foundation for bilateral cooperation in information and technology between Mongolia and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
Minister Baatarkhuu introduced the "e-Mongolia" system, highlighting its technological advancements and tangible benefits to citizens. The Minister of Digital Development, Innovation, and Communications noted that the implementation of the system led to Mongolia improving its position by 28 places in the United Nations’ biennial E-Government Development Index (EGDI), ranking 46th out of 190 countries.
Minister of Digital Development, Innovation, and Communications of Mongolia Baatarkhuu Tsend proposed the export of the “e-Mongolia” system’s source code to the Lao side, with the objective of developing a new government e-service platform, to be known as “e-Laos,” based on this system. The two sides concurred that the initiative represents an important step not only in enhancing bilateral cooperation in the field of information technology but also in promoting transparency, accessibility, and efficiency in public service delivery. The officials further exchanged views on opportunities for sharing best practices and fostering joint efforts in advancing the digital economy.
Notably, President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa paid a State Visit to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in November 2023, followed by the State Visit of President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Thongloun Sisoulith to Mongolia in June 2024. During these State Visits, the two countries signed three Memorandums of Understanding on cooperation in health, food and agriculture, light industry, and public service reform.
