Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh. Photo: Press Service of the President of Uzbekistan
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh have signed a Joint Declaration establishing a comprehensive partnership between the two countries. According to the Uzbek leader, the declaration is one of the key outcomes of his official visit to Ulaanbaatar, his press service reported.
Mirziyoyev emphasized that the agreement marks a new chapter in Uzbek-Mongolian cooperation. Since last year’s summit in Tashkent, bilateral relations have intensified significantly, he noted. In February of this year, the first meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission was held successfully, and cooperation continues within the framework of the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and other multilateral institutions.
During their June 24 meeting in Ulaanbaatar, the two presidents discussed major issues and long-term priorities for practical cooperation, and laid out specific plans for joint projects. Economic collaboration was a key focus. The leaders agreed to boost trade volumes, especially through increased mutual exports.
As a foundation for further cooperation, Mirziyoyev announced the upcoming opening of a trade house in Ulaanbaatar featuring a showroom for Uzbek products. He also highlighted the positive results of the recent business forum and negotiations between entrepreneurs from both countries, which led to the signing of new contracts and agreements.
Additional agreements were reached on preferential trade terms and mutual investment protection. These are expected to give a fresh impetus to bilateral ties, particularly in mining, agriculture, livestock farming, and light industry.
The two sides also discussed expanding cooperation in culture and tourism. Starting this fall, direct flights between Tashkent and Ulaanbaatar will be launched. Mirziyoyev also proposed renewing educational exchange programs to allow Mongolian students to study at leading Uzbek universities under government scholarships.
At a joint press conference, the Uzbek president congratulated his counterpart on Mongolia’s upcoming National Revolution Day and praised the country’s recent progress. He noted Mongolia’s robust economic growth, modernization of industry, agriculture, and infrastructure, and the large-scale redevelopment of Kharkhorin. He also commended Mongolia’s pragmatic policymaking and growing international standing.
In addition to the Joint Declaration on Comprehensive Partnership, the two governments signed agreements on cooperation in plant quarantine and protection, higher education, the mining industry, environmental protection, crime prevention, healthcare and medical science, physical education and sports, among other areas.
