Ulaanbaatar, September 22, 2025 /MONTSAME/. Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs of Mongolia, Munkhbaatar Lhagva, met with State Councilor and Minister of Public Security of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Xiaohong, on September 19, 2025, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in law enforcement.

The meeting took place during the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum, and Minister Munkhbaatar emphasized the forum’s role as a vital platform for international dialogue, the exchange of experiences, and the development of joint solutions in public security. The Minister noted that the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Mongolia and China continues to expand across all sectors, including the development of close and effective cooperation between their law enforcement agencies.

During the meeting, the Ministers commended the progress made under the 2022–2026 Cooperation Program between the Ministry of Justice and Internal Affairs of Mongolia and the Ministry of Public Security of the People’s Republic of China. To protect citizens' rights and legal interests, the two parties agreed to renew and enrich this program for the 2026–2030 period, with a focus on increasing the institutional capacity of law enforcement agencies, improving preventive measures against crime, and enhancing efforts to combat transnational crimes.

A key area of focus in the next phase of cooperation will be strengthening border control measures to prevent the illegal trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. The two countries intend to increase the exchange of information and experience regarding the detection, analysis, and registration of these substances, as well as the equipment and methodologies used in such processes. They also discussed enhancing training and capacity-building for personnel involved in these tasks.

The two sides expressed a shared interest in strengthening cooperation on cybercrime, improving information exchange and prevention strategies, including public awareness initiatives and the adoption of modern technologies. Cooperation will also extend to protecting the investment environment, preventing fraud-related offenses, and strengthening mechanisms to uphold the lawful rights and interests of citizens.

The Ministry of Public Security of China has provided specialized equipment and resources to the Mongolian police for their participation in United Nations peacekeeping missions. The two sides also discussed continuing this cooperation and expanding opportunities for Mongolian law enforcement personnel to participate in short- and long-term training programs at Chinese law enforcement institutions.