Mongolia and India Sign Documents for Broader Cooperation
Politics
Ulaanbaatar, October 15, 2025 /MONTSAME/. At the invitation of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa is paying a State Visit to the Republic of India. As part of the visit, President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa and Prime Minister Modi witnessed the signing of a number of bilateral agreements aimed at expanding cooperation across multiple sectors.
The following
documents were signed between the two Governments:
1. Agreement
between the Government of Mongolia and the Government of the Republic of India
on Cooperation in the Field of Cooperatives
The agreement aims to develop cooperation in cooperative investment, joint
ventures, and technology exchange, as well as promote market access and joint
trade partnerships between cooperatives. The two sides will support training of
specialists, exchange of expertise, and provide technical assistance in
innovation and finance. The agreement also supports Mongolia’s newly launched
“New Cooperative Movement” national initiative.
2. Memorandum
of Understanding between the Government of Mongolia and the Government of the
Republic of India on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Cooperation
Under this MoU, the two countries will provide mutual assistance during major
disasters, coordinate emergency response, strengthen local disaster management
capacity, and implement humanitarian aid projects, including during
non-disaster periods.
3. Agreement
between the Government of Mongolia and the Government of the Republic of India
on India’s Grant Assistance for Small Development Projects
The agreement provides for joint implementation of small-scale infrastructure
and social development projects in Mongolia, including roads, cultural and
community facilities, and improvements in education and healthcare. Under the
agreement, each project may receive up to USD 50,000 in grant financing, with
2–5 projects to be implemented annually.
4. Memorandum
of Understanding between the Government of Mongolia and the Government of the
Republic of India on Preservation and Restoration of the Winter Palace of Bogd
Khaan
The two sides will cooperate to restore and preserve the Winter Palace of the
Eighth Bogd Javzandamba, protecting its original structure and historical
value. The project will improve the museum environment, exhibition planning,
visitor services, and cultural heritage conservation.
5. Memorandum
of Understanding between the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of
Mongolia and the Ministry of Mines of the Republic of India on Cooperation in
Geology and Mineral Resources
The MoU promotes cooperation in geological surveys and exploration using modern
technology in promising mineral zones, joint research projects, investment
opportunities, and exchange of knowledge in mineral resource management and
environmental protection.
6. Cultural
Exchange Programme (2025–2029) between the Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism
and Youth of Mongolia and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of India
The programme focuses on promoting classical and folk arts, preserving cultural
heritage, restoring archaeological sites, ancient monuments, monasteries, and
translating the works of renowned writers and poets. The two sides will expand
cultural exchange and collaboration at the international level.
7.
Memorandum of Understanding between the Immigration Agency of Mongolia and the
Bureau of Immigration of the Ministry of Home Affairs of India
This MoU establishes a foundation for cooperation between the immigration
authorities of the two countries, including professional training, exchange of
best practices, joint programmes, and facilitation of travel for tourists.
8. Memorandum
of Understanding on Cooperation between Arkhangai Aimag of Mongolia and the
Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (Leh), the Republic of India
The sides will develop local partnerships in culture, traditional arts, sports,
and education, and strengthen people-to-people ties between the two regions.
9. Memorandum
of Understanding between the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and
Communications of Mongolia and the Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology of the Republic of India on Digital Cooperation
The two sides will exchange best practices in digital transformation, conduct
feasibility studies and digital readiness assessments, share expertise and
training, and support institutional partnerships in digital governance and
innovation.