Prospects for Expanding Cooperation Between Kazakhstan and Mongolia Discussed in Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar, January 12, 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Mongolia Almas Seitakynov met with Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry of Mongolia – Chair of the Kazakhstan-Mongolia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic, Scientific and Technical, and Cultural Cooperation (IGC) Myagmarsuren Badamsuren.

The meeting was also attended by Minister for Family, Labour and Social Protection Telukhan Aubakir, Member of Parliament – Deputy Chair of the Kazakhstan-Mongolia Parliamentary Friendship Group Khazhekber Jangabyl, as well as Member of Parliament Sarkhad Zulpkhar.

During the talks, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation in agriculture, transport and logistics, light industry, tourism, education and culture, as well as opportunities to increase bilateral trade turnover. Particular attention was paid to expanding direct business-to-business contacts between relevant agencies and the private sector, enhancing cooperation, and implementing joint projects.

The parties also noted the important role of parliamentary friendship groups in promoting bilateral relations and strengthening ties between the peoples of the two countries.

Following the meeting, an agreement was reached to organize the 10th anniversary meeting of the IGC in Astana in 2026.