India-Mongolia Sign 10 MoUs to Boost Ties in Heritage, Minerals And Digital Solutions

New Delhi, October 14
India and Mongolia today inked ten MoUs following bilateral and delegation level between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa in New Delhi. The MoUs are for cooperation in Humanitarian aid, restoration of heritage site in Mongolia, cooperation in immigration, geology and mineral resources, promotion of Cooperatives, and sharing of digital solutions.

On this occasion, both the leaders jointly released the commemorative stamps marking the 70th anniversary of India and Mongolia’s bilateral relations.

Addressing a Joint Press conference in New Delhi, Prime Minister Modi said, India has decided to provide free e-visas to Mongolian citizens. He said, India will also sponsor the annual visit of young cultural ambassadors from Mongolia to India.

Mr Modi said, the relationship between India and Mongolia is not merely diplomatic but is a soulful and spiritual bond between both the nations. He said, Nalanda University has played a vital role in the development of Buddhism in Mongolia. Mr Modi said, India and Mongolia have decided to bring new energy to this historic relationship by linking Nalanda and Gandan Monastery.

The Prime Minister said, India and Mongolia’s approach to global issues is based on the shared values. He said, Both nations stand as close partners in international forums, supporting a free, open, inclusive, and rules-based Indo-Pacific. Together, both are also working to amplify the voice of the Global South.

Prime Minister Modi said, India has been a steadfast and reliable partner in Mongolia’s development. He said, the Oil Refinery Project, being built with India’s 1.7 billion US dollar line of credit, will provide a new boost to Mongolia’s energy security.