In a power-packed meeting in Moscow this week, Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Mongolian Prime Minister Gombojav Zandanshatar unveiled plans to supercharge bilateral ties. Against the backdrop of the sprawling Gobi and Altai regions, the two leaders emphasized a shared vision of stability, growth and sustainable development.
Li highlighted China's priority to deepen economic cooperation with Mongolia, exploring new frontiers in green energy and the digital economy. "Our two countries are connected by mountains and rivers, and our cooperation serves the fundamental interests of our peoples," he said.
The agenda also drew inspiration from September's landmark meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh in Beijing, which set the course for advancing bilateral relations under the concept of a China-Mongolia community with a shared future.
Key areas of focus include:
- Aligning development strategies to unlock resource complementarity in minerals, energy and infrastructure
- Promoting digital trade platforms and tech partnerships for start-ups and youth entrepreneurs
- Boosting cross-border connectivity in the Altai sub-region to support logistics and sustainable tourism
- Fostering exchanges among political parties, academia, media and young leaders to build mutual trust
Zandanshatar praised China's approach of amity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness, reaffirming Mongolia's adherence to the one-China policy and recognizing Taiwan, Hong Kong, Xinjiang and Xizang as inalienable parts of China's territory. He also congratulated China on the latest plenary session of the Communist Party's Central Committee, which approved the framework for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030).
Looking ahead, both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation within multilateral frameworks like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and to safeguard regional peace, development and prosperity. As Mongolia positions itself at the crossroads of trade routes and energy corridors, the renewed partnership with China signals fresh opportunities for young innovators, entrepreneurs and travellers on both sides of the border.
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Chinese premier: China willing to expand trade with Mongolia
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