Overview of Mongolian President Uknaagiin Khurelsukh’s Visit to India from 13 to 16 October 2025

Mongolian President Uknaagiin Khurelsukh, visited India from October 13 to 16, 2025, at the invitation of President of India Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi. The visit marked his first to India as Mongolia’s Head of State, commemorating 70 years of diplomatic relations and a decade of strategic partnership between the two countries.

• He was accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Battsetseg Batmunkh, Foreign minister of Mongolia, cabinet ministers, Members of Parliament (MP), senior officials, business and cultural representatives.

Highlights of Mongolian President Uknaagiin Khurelsukh’s Visit to India:

Arrival: On October 13, 2025, President of Mongolia, Uknaagiin Khurelsukh arrived at the Indian Air Force(IAF) Palam Airport in New Delhi (Delhi). He was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honor.

• He was welcomed by Union Minister of State (MoS) Murlidhar Mohol, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), and Ganbold Dambajav, Mongolia ambassador to India.

Tribute: On October 14, 2025, Mongolian President Khurelsukh paid tribute at the Memorial of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in New Delhi, laying a wreath at the Samadhi, honoring his legacy of peace, non-violence, and social harmony.

• During the visit, he also visited the Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in Delhi and offered prayers.

Meetings :

President: He was formally welcomed by President of India, Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, with a Guard of Honor and state reception.

• A banquet was hosted in his honor, attended by senior officials and Mongolian delegates.

PM: He was formally received by PM Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, marking the beginning of his official engagements in India.

• Mongolian President Uknaagiin Khurelsukh and PM Narendra Modi jointly planted a commemorative sapling, symbolizing their shared commitment to sustainable development and aligning Mongolia’s “Billion Trees” Initiative with India’s “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam(One Tree in Mother’s Name) ” campaign.
• PM Modi announced that India will send the holy relics of Lord Buddha’s disciples, Sariputra and Maudgalyayana, to Mongolia next year.

EAM:Union Minister S. Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), held bilateral talks with Mongolian President Khurelsukh in New Delhi, to strengthen the India-Mongolia strategic partnership and highlight cultural and spiritual ties.

Defence Minister: Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD), met with Mongolian President Khurelsukh and presented the ‘Khiching Stone Buddha’ as a momento, symbolizing shared spiritual heritage and deep cultural ties between India and Mongolia.

Lok Sabha Speaker: During the visit, Mongolian President Khurelsukh was received by the Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla at Indian Parliament in New Delhi, engaging in constructive talks, emphasizing the significance of parliamentary exchanges in strengthening bilateral ties.

Business Forum: On October 15, 2025, he participated in the India-Mongolia Business Forum held in New Delhi, with an aim to enhance bilateral trade and investment.

• The event was co-organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry(CII), the Mongolian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Embassy of Mongolia in India.
• The forum brought together over 150 enterprises from India and Mongolia to explore opportunities in sectors such as mining, RE, infrastructure, IT, agriculture, and tourism.

Key Outcomes:

PM Narendra Modi and Mongolian President Khurelsukh held a one-to-one meeting to discuss priority areas of cooperation such as:

Strategic Cooperation: Both the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing strategic partnership, focusing on Defence and security to train Mongolia’s border security forces.

Economic Cooperation: Agreed to enhance trade and investment trade and investment partnerships, including exploring opportunities in critical minerals and the energy sector.

• India and Mongolia will focus on capacity-building initiatives, such as the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Information Technology (IT), Mumbai (Maharashtra) and the India-Mongolia Friendship school for the development of Mongolia.
• It also includes the announcement of new projects, aimed at improving livelihoods and skills in Mongolia in areas such as agriculture, dairy, mining, and cooperatives.

Cultural Exchange: Both countries agreed to promote cultural and people-to-people exchanges, support educational cooperation, and strengthen cultural and Buddhist heritage ties through easier travel and exchange programs.

Multilateral Collaboration: Agreed to work together in regional and international forums to promote peace and security and pledged to jointly address global challenges, including climate change, cybersecurity, and sustainable development, with an aim to enhance multilateral cooperation.

ISA: During the visit, Mongolian President announced that Mongolia is joining the International Solar Alliance (ISA), established in Paris(FRance) in 2015 by India and France as a collaborative platform to develop and implement solar energy solutions.

Education Cooperation: The India-Mongolia Friendship School was recognized as a landmark in bilateral education, educating around 1,200 students annually and nurturing Mongolia’s future generations.

• India also added 70  Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) slots for Mongolian nationals.’
• Nalanda University in India and Gandan Monastery in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, will be linked to promote academic and cultural exchanges.

MoUs signed:

India and Mongolia signed a Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) aimed at strengthening bilateral ties across various sectors, including heritage preservation, mineral sources, digital solutions, and humanitarian cooperation.

Cultural Heritage: An MoU was signed between the Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth of Mongolia and the Ministry of Culture, Government of India (GoI), to collaborate on the restoration of the Winter Palace of Bogd Khaan, aiming to enhance the museum environment and improve visitors’ services.

• A Cultural Exchange Programme for 2025-2029 was launched, focusing on promoting classical and folk arts, preserving cultural heritage, and expanding cultural collaboration at the international level.

Geology and Mineral Sources: An MoU was signed between the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Sources of Mongolia and the Ministry of Mines (MoM), GoI, to promote cooperation in geological surveys, joint research projects, and the exchange of knowledge in mineral resource management and environmental protection.

Digital Solutions: Signed MoU between the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Communications of Mongolia and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

• The MoU aims to focus on exchanging best practices in digital transformation, conducting feasibility studies, and supporting institutional partnerships in digital governance and innovation.

Disaster Relief: : India and Mongolia signed an MoU on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief(HADR) to coordinate emergency response and enhance local disaster management capabilities.

Cooperatives: Signed MoU to encourage joint investment, technology exchange, and trade partnerships between cooperatives. India and Mongolia will support training, share expertise, and provide technical help in innovation and finance.

• The agreement backs the “New Cooperative Movement” initiative by the Government of Mongolia.

Social Development: Agreement signed between Mongolia and India provides grant support for small development projects, including roads, cultural and community facilities, and improvements in education and healthcare in Mongolia.

• Under the agreement, each project can receive up to USD 50,000, with 2-5 projects implemented every year.

Travel and Immigration: MoU signed between the Immigration Agency of Mongolia and the Bureau of Immigration (BOI), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to enhance cooperation through professional training and exchange of knowledge between the Indian and Mongolian immigration authorities.

• The MoU facilitates easier travel for tourism and business and strengthens border and visa management processes.

Cultural Exchange: MoU signed between Arkhangai Aimag of Mongolia and the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh (Ladakh), to develop local partnerships in culture, traditional arts, sports, and education, and strengthen people-to-people ties between two regions.

Science and Education: An MoU was signed to promote research partnerships, academic exchanges, and knowledge-sharing programs in areas such as environment, technology, and heritage conservation.

Energy Cooperation: MoU signed to enhance the energy cooperation, including the financial assistance of USD 1.7 billion Line of Credit (LoC) by GoI in constructing Mongolia’s first oil refinery, which is expected to commence operations by 2028.

• The facility will have a capacity of 1.5 million metric tons of crude oil per year.

Trade and Economic Development: Signed agreement to increase trade in key sectors such as minerals, IT solutions, and cultural goods.

Commemorative Stamp: 

PM Narendra Modi and Mongolian President Khurelsukh jointly unveiled a commemorative postal stamp, marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Mongolia.

Indian Side: The stamp features Ramlila, a traditional folk theatre form that dramatizes the life and adventures of Lord Rama, a Hindu God. It is performed during the festival of Dussehra.

Mongolian Side: It showcases Biyelgee, a distinctive folk dance that reflects the nomadic lifestyle of the Mongolian people. It is characterized by graceful movements performed in a seated or kneeling posture and embodies the artistic expression and communal spirit of Mongolia.

About Mongolia:
President – Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh
Capital – Ulaanbaatar
Currency – Mongolian Turk, MNT