'Look forward to fruitful engagements': EAM Jaishankar arrives in Mongolia to advance special partnership
Ulaanbaatar, June 22
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Mongolia on Monday for a state visit from June 22-23. On arrival, he was welcomed by the State Secretary Munktushig Ilkhanajav.
In a post on X, Jaishankar thanked the State Secretary for the "warm welcome" and said that he looked forward to "fruitful engagement" aimed at advancing the India-Mongolia special partnership.
"Pleased to arrive in Mongolia today. Thank State Secretary Munktushig Ilkhanajav, for the warm welcome. Look forward to fruitful engagements to advance our special partnership," Jaishankar added.
The External Affairs Minister has embarked on a four-day visit to Mongolia and the Republic of Korea on Monday.
According to an official release by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Jaishankar will be meeting with the Mongolian and Korean leaderships and holding discussions with his counterparts during his official visit from June 22 to 25.
"External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar (EAM) will pay an official visit to Mongolia and the Republic of Korea from 22-25 June 2026," the Ministry said.
The Ministry said that the EAM will visit Mongolia on June 22 and 23, followed by his visit to South Korea, scheduled on June 24 and 25.
During his visit, Jaishankar will also deliver the keynote speech at the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity in Jeju on Thursday.
"EAM will visit Mongolia on 22 and 23 June 2026. During the visit, EAM will meet with the Mongolian leadership and hold discussions with his counterpart, Foreign Minister B Battsetseg. EAM will visit the Republic of Korea on 24 and 25 June 2026. EAM will hold discussions with ROK Foreign Minister Cho Hyun during the visit. He will also deliver the keynote speech at the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity in Jeju on 25 June 2026," it added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, while this is good diplomacy, I hope we're not just doing photo ops. Need concrete outcomes like mining deals or tech partnerships. Mongolia has rare earths we desperately need for our electronics industry.
Jaishankar ji is doing excellent work in expanding India's global footprint. Mongolia is a democratic Buddhist nation, natural partners for us. This visit builds on our 'Neighbourhood First' and 'Look East' policies. Keep it up! 🙏
Interesting timing with his visit to South Korea too. India is playing smart geopolitics—balancing ties with China's neighbours while also deepening relations with East Asian democracies. Hope this brings real benefits for both countries.
Mongolia is often overlooked in Indian foreign policy, but this is a smart move. They share border with China and have strong Buddhist ties. Plus, their democracy is a model for the region. Strategic visit indeed.
From an international perspective, this is a smart move by India to diversify its partnerships. Mongolia's location between Russia and China makes it strategically important. India is playing the long game in Eurasia. Well done, EAM.
I hope this visit also focuses on people-to-people ties. Buddhist pilgrimages to Mongolia, cultural
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