India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar recently concluded his East Asia tour, which included Mongolia. The official visit emphasized Mongolia and India’s strategic partnership, growing bilateral economic engagements, and marked political will from both sides to bolster cooperation, displaying a deeper connectivity between Eurasia and the Indo-Pacific.
Jaishankar’s official visit to Mongolia, from June 22 to 23, was part of the 10-year strategic roadmap established in 2025 during Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa’s state visit to New Delhi.
During Jaishankar’s visit to Ulaanbaatar, he met with Khurelsukh, Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh, and other senior government officials to strengthen bilateral cooperation in several areas, particularly, mining, technology, and human resources.
In his press statement, Jaishankar referred to Mongolia and India as “strategic partners” and “spiritual siblings.” The Modi government’s strategic focus – which ranges from comprehensive digital and physical connectivity and defense partnerships to economic integration, promoted by cultural diplomacy – aligns with Mongolia’s economic and development goals. Thus, India is and will continue to be an important third-neighbor partner to Mongolia.
