The historic visit of Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Mongolia marked breakthrough agreements and laid a solid foundation for long-term cooperation between the two countries. This is the first-ever visit of Uzbekistan’s leader to Mongolia in the history of bilateral relations, marking an important milestone in the development of regional foreign policy.
14 key documents were signed, including:
•The program of trade, economic, and investment cooperation for 2024–2026;
•Agreements on tourism development, air and road transport connectivity;
•Documents in the fields of agriculture, science, veterinary medicine, and security;
•Agreements between business communities and the administrations of Tashkent and Ulaanbaatar.
Trade and logistics development
The parties agreed to increase trade turnover by 10 to 20 times in the coming years. Uzbekistan proposed boosting agricultural exports, while Mongolia focused on supplying wool, meat, and leather. An agreement was also reached to establish direct flights between the capitals and to develop road transport routes.
Agriculture and ecology
Special attention was given to the agricultural sector. Plans include establishing dairy and meat complexes as well as facilities for deep processing of wool and leather, including ‘halal’ products. Both countries agreed to join efforts on environmental initiatives, including the synchronization of Uzbekistan’s "Green Space" program and Mongolia’s "Billion Trees" initiative.
Education, medicine, culture
The visit launched new educational programs and student exchange initiatives. Mongolia also presented a project to establish a joint “NURA” clinic in Tashkent equipped with modern medical technology. Cultural events, reciprocal tours, as well as business and tourism exhibitions are set to begin in the near future.
Global partnership
Prospects for coordination within the UN and other international platforms were discussed. Uzbekistan supported Mongolia’s initiative to establish an intergovernmental research center for landlocked countries. Both states aim to develop transport corridors through China and Central Asia.
Summary
The visit of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev marked a turning point in Uzbek-Mongolian relations. The agreements reached cover key areas—from the economy and education to ecology and culture. The first meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission is scheduled to take place in Tashkent in the second half of 2025.
This visit is a vivid example of how friendly nations can not only strengthen ties but also create a platform for sustainable and mutually beneficial development.
By Telman Aliyev exclusively for Caspian Energy Media
