On October 14, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level bilateral meeting with Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa in New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in the enduring India-Mongolia relationship, which spans 70 years. During a joint press conference, PM Modi welcomed President Ukhnaa and his delegation, emphasizing the importance of this visit as it also celebrates 10 years of a strategic partnership between the two nations. The meeting began with a symbolic tree-planting ceremony under the initiative ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’, signifying the shared commitment to sustainability and environmental cooperation.

PM Modi highlighted India’s role as a “determined and trustworthy partner” in Mongolia’s development. A key focus of the discussion was the ongoing oil refinery project, valued at $1.7 billion, funded through an Indian line of credit. The project is India’s largest such development in Mongolia and is expected to significantly enhance the country’s energy security. The Prime Minister also emphasized India’s support in skill development programs and innovation missions, aimed at providing new opportunities to Mongolian youth.

President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa underscored the need to expand trade and transport gateways to strengthen economic cooperation. Both sides discussed the feasibility of establishing regular direct flights between India and Mongolia, with a Mongolian air carrier planning charter services to New Delhi and Amritsar later this year. Additionally, MoUs were signed covering areas such as geology and minerals, reflecting shared interests in resource exploration and sustainable development.

The Mongolian President expressed gratitude to PM Modi and Indian companies for the oil refinery, calling it a flagship project of India-Mongolia relations. He highlighted the strategic importance of the refinery in securing Mongolia’s energy needs and contributing to its broader economic prosperity. Both leaders also reiterated Mongolia’s support for India’s International Solar Alliance, further strengthening collaboration in the global renewable energy sector.

The meeting marked a reaffirmation of the long-standing friendship between India and Mongolia, encompassing economic development, infrastructure projects, trade, energy security, and people-to-people connections. The discussions also laid the foundation for enhanced bilateral cooperation, with a focus on sustainable growth, innovation, and strategic partnerships in key sectors.

India’s engagement with Mongolia reflects a broader commitment to fostering stability, prosperity, and inclusive development in the region, strengthening ties that have been consistently nurtured over seven decades. The October 14 meeting further cements this partnership, combining historical goodwill with forward-looking initiatives to ensure mutual growth and collaboration in the 21st century.

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