Kazakh – Mongolian relations
Diplomatic relations were established on January 22, 1992.
Since April 2022, Mr. Galymzhan Koizhibayev has been appointed as the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Mongolia.
Since October 2021, Mr. D.Bayarhuu has been appointed as the Ambassador of Mongolia to Kazakhstan.
In the period from May, 1997 to January, 2007 the Diplomatic Mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan operated in Ulaanbaatar, which was transformed into the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Mongolia by the Kazakhstan Presidential Decree from December 2, 2006.
The Embassy of Mongolia (Astana) and the Consular post of Mongolia (Almaty) are operating on the territory of Kazakhstan.
Political Cooperation
The Fist President of Kazakhstan Mr. N.Nazarbayev visited Mongolia 3 times (official - in 1993, 1999, state visit - in 2008).
The Presidents of Mongolia visited Kazakhstan 3 times (official visit of N.Bagabandi – in 1998, state visit of N.Enkhbayar - in 2007, and on June 8-11, 2017 working visit of T.Elbegdorj to take part at the Summit of SCO and in the opening ceremony of «EXPO-2017» International Specialized Exhibition).
On October 10-12, 2019, Prime Minister of Mongolia Mr.U.Khurelsukh paid an official visit to Kazakhstan.
On October 11-14, 2021 the Minister of Foreign Relations of Mongolia Mrs. B.Battsetseg paid the official visit to Kazakhstan and took part in the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the CICA member states.
On October 12-13, 2022 the Deputy Prime-Minister S.Amarsaikhan participated at the 6th CICA Summit in Astana as a special representative ah the President of Mongolia.
Trade and Economic Relations
In January-December 2022, the trade turnover amounted to $ 104, 1 million, of which exports - $97,1 million, imports - $7,0 million.
In 2021, the trade turnover amounted to $ 60, 9 million, of which exports - $58, 5 million, imports - $2, 4 million.
The main export items to Mongolia includes: tobacco products, rapeseed, bread and flour confectionery, seeds and fruits of other oilseeds, food products (coffee, chocolate), as well as engines and machinery.
The main import items from Mongolia includes meat and meat products, quick postage stamps, stamped paper, similar forms of securities, cashmere, carpets and woolen goods.
There is an Intergovernmental Kazakh-Mongolian Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and the Cultural Cooperation. The 8th meeting of the IGC was held online on November 25, 2020.
Since May 2022, direct flights from Almaty to Ulaanbaatar have resumed, which was suspended in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Cultural and Humanitarian Cooperation
The cooperation between the two countries on cultural and humanitarian fields are developing. In particular, Kurultays of Mongolian Kazakhs have been holding on a regular basis.
In addition, the children's entertainment and wellness center "Baldauren" (Burabai) annually accepts children of ethnic Kazakhs of school and preschool age.
In November 2010, Days of Culture of Mongolia in Kazakhstan were held in Astana.
On October 17, 2018, the Government of Kazakhstan has allocated humanitarian aid for 500 thousand dollars for the restoration of areas of Mongolia, including the Bayan-Ulgiy regions, affected by flood mudslides in July 2018.
On September 9-10, 2019, the Central Library named after A.Babiuly (in Ulgiy) hosted the opening of the Center for Culture and Literature of Kazakhstan with the participation of representatives of the National Academic Library of Kazakhstan, JSC «Otandastar» Foundation, JSC «Kazkontent».
On November 28-30, 2019, Days of Kazakh Cinema were held in Ulaanbaatar.
On August 24, 2022, a press conference was held in Ulaanbaatar on the results of the scientific and archaeological expedition «Nomgon-2022», during which an ancient Turkic complex dedicated to the ruler of Elterish Kutlug-Kagan was discovered.
On December 13, 2022, under the auspices of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Mongolia, a scientific and practical conference was held dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Deputy Prime-Minister of Kazakhstan – Minister of Foreign Affairs M.Tileuberdi sent his welcoming speech to the participants.
Legal basis
Since 1991, Kazakhstan and Mongolia have signed over 60 bilateral treaties and agreements. 2022 will mark the 30th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on Friendly Relations and Cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and Mongolia.