Mongolia
The Land of the Eternal Blue Sky
Mongolia is a landlocked country located in East and Central Asia, bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south. Renowned for its vast steppes, rugged mountains, and nomadic traditions, Mongolia is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world, offering breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.
Key landmarks include:
Indo Mongolia Relations
India and Mongolia enjoy a time-tested relationship built on spiritual, cultural, and diplomatic ties. In 1955, India became the first country outside the Eastern Bloc to establish diplomatic relations with Mongolia.
Over the years, this partnership has grown into a Strategic Partnership marked by:
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Educational and academic exchanges
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Cooperation in Information Technology, cyber security, defense, and healthcare
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Infrastructure development supported by Indian lines of credit
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Cultural collaborations and spiritual exchanges rooted in Buddhism
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Support during the COVID-19 pandemic through vaccine diplomacy
Major milestones include
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Signing of the Treaty
Signing of the Treaty of Friendly Relations and Cooperation.
1994
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PM visit to Mongolia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Mongolia in 2015, laying the foundation for India’s first strategic partnership with a third neighbor of China.
2015
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Energy Projects
India’s $1 billion line of credit for Mongolia’s infrastructure and energy projects.
2015
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Vaccine Donation
Vaccine donation of 150,000 doses in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021