Ulaanbaatar, April 22, 2026 /MONTSAME/. As part of the State Visit of President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to the Republic of Kazakhstan, 18 intergovernmental and inter-agency documents related to expanding bilateral relations and cooperation were signed.

1. Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Economy and Development of Mongolia and the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Promoting Trade and Economic Cooperation was signed by First Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia and Minister of Economy and Development Enkhbayar Jadamba and Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliyev.
   The document will create opportunities to diversify trade structure, increase the share of value-added products, gradually reduce non-tariff barriers, simplify customs procedures, and improve transport infrastructure.
2. Action Plan for Cooperation between Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Fields of Culture, Youth Policy, Sports and Tourism for 2026–2027 was signed by Minister of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth of Mongolia Aldarjavkhlan Jukov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva, and Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerbol Myrzabossynov.
   The sides will organize specific cooperative activities, including reciprocal exhibitions, joint research, support ties between youth organizations, open policy discussions, and development of joint tourism routes featuring nomadic culture.
3. Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Further Developing Cooperation was signed by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerlan Kosherbayev.
   The sides will strengthen relations through expanded political dialogue, consultations, information exchange, and cooperation within international and regional organizations.
4. Memorandum of Understanding between the Bank of Mongolia and the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan was signed by Governor of the Bank of Mongolia Narantsogt Sanjaa and Governor of the National Bank of Kazakhstan Timur Suleimenov.
   The agreement establishes a legal basis for long-term stable cooperation in financial market development.
5. Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Finance of Mongolia and the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Cooperation was signed by Minister of Finance of Mongolia Mendsaikhan Zagdjav and Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Madi Takiyev.
   The sides will exchange experience in public financial management, budget planning, taxation, treasury reform, and green finance.
6. Memorandum between the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Mongolia and the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Cooperation in the Petroleum Sector was signed by Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources of Mongolia Damdinnyam Gongor and Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerlan Akkenzhenov.
   The sides will cooperate in oil exploration, production, petroleum product supply, logistics, and refining. Kazakhstan will also work toward stable long-term supplies of crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel.
7. Memorandum of Understanding between Erdenes Mongol LLC and Samruk-Kazyna JSC was signed by the Chief Executive Officer of Erdenes Mongol, Davaadalai Batsuuri, and the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Kazyna, Nurlan Zhakupov.
   The sides will cooperate in mining, mineral resources, critical minerals, processing, and corporate governance.
8. Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Mongolia and the Nuclear Energy Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy was signed by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to Kazakhstan Batjargal Gunaajav and Chairman of the Nuclear Energy Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan Almassadam Satkaliyev.
   The sides will cooperate in geological surveys, exploration, processing, specialist training, sustainable mineral management, environmental protection, and safety.
9. Memorandum of Understanding between the Governor’s Office of Kharkhorum City of Mongolia and the Akimat of Astana of the Republic of Kazakhstan was signed by the Governor of Kharkhorum City, Khaltar L., and the Akim of Astana Zhenis Kassymbek.
   The sides will cooperate in urban relations, planning, development, governance, investment attraction, and smart sustainable green development.
10. Memorandum of Understanding between the Governor’s Office of Kharkhorum City of Mongolia and the Akimat of Alatau of the Republic of Kazakhstan was signed by the Governor of Kharkhorum City, Khaltar L., and the Akim of Alatau, Arken Utenov.
    Cooperation will cover infrastructure connectivity, urban economy, public-private partnerships, engineering infrastructure, renewable energy, AI-based systems, culture, tourism, logistics, social infrastructure, and housing.  
11. Memorandum of Cooperation and Mutual Understanding between Mongolian National Public Radio and Television and the Presidential Television and Radio Complex of the Republic of Kazakhstan was signed by Director of Mongolian National Public Radio and Television Gerel G. and Director of the Television and Radio Complex of Kazakhstan Rauan Kajibayeva.
    The sides will cooperate in promoting history, society, and culture, exchanging current affairs information, documentary and feature films, television programs, and strengthening human resources and technical capacity.
12. Memorandum on Cooperation in Science between the Mongolian Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Sciences under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan was signed by President of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences Demberel Sodnomsambuu, and President of the National Academy of Sciences of Kazakhstan Akylbek Kurishbayev.
    The sides will expand research cooperation in ecology, desertification, climate change, geology, and remote sensing.
13. Memorandum of Understanding between the Institute of International Studies under the Mongolian Academy of Sciences and the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan was signed by Director of the Institute of International Studies Zolboo Dashnyam and Director of the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies Zhandos Shaimardanov.
    The sides will conduct joint research in international relations, security, and policy studies.
14. Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation between the Chinggis Khaan National Museum of Mongolia and the Chokan Valikhanov Institute of History and Ethnology under the Committee of Science of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan was signed by the Director of the Chinggis Khaan National Museum, Chuluun Sampildondov, and the Director of the Chokan Valikhanov Institute, Z. Kabuldinov.
    The sides will intensify studies of nomadic history and undertake joint academic works.
15. Memorandum of Friendship and Cooperation between Nalaikh District of Mongolia and the City of Taldykorgan of the Republic of Kazakhstan was signed on behalf of Nalaikh District by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Batjargal Gunaajav, and Akim of Taldykorgan Yernat Bazil.
    The document will strengthen friendly relations and expand cooperation in socio-economic and cultural sectors.
16. Chambers of commerce and non-governmental organizations also signed cooperation documents.
• Memorandum of Cooperation between the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and QazTrade Trade Policy Development Center JSC was signed to promote potential export goods and services and facilitate access to third-country markets.
• The Mongolian Youth Federation and the Youth Congress of Kazakhstan agreed to strengthen cooperation and support joint initiatives in culture, arts, tourism, education, health, and youth entrepreneurship.

Currently, more than 60 treaties and agreements regulating relations and cooperation between Mongolia and Kazakhstan are in force.