The Polish president, Andrzej Duda, accompanied by his wife Agata Kornhauser-Duda, undertook an official visit to Mongolia. In Ulaanbaatar, the discussions focused on strengthening economic ties and assessing global security dynamics.
On the Tuesday agenda, the Polish leader was set to meet with Mongolia’s top officials, including President Uchnaagiin Khurelsukh, Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene, and Speaker of Parliament Gombojav Zandanshatar.
The visit aims to nurture and expand economic cooperation between Poland and Mongolia. Enhancing access to new markets for Polish businesses stood as a central objective for the presidency.
Marcin Przydacz, head of the International Policy Office at the Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland, highlighted the strategic importance of the trip. He explained that intergovernmental agreements on trade and investment would be signed during the visit and a Polish-Mongolian business forum would be organized to facilitate direct dialogue between enterprises from both nations.
Przydacz emphasized Mongolia as an attractive destination for Polish investment, noting opportunities for Polish engineering and mining sectors, along with potential growth in agriculture and forestry. He also pointed to prospects in the food industry and afforestation cooperation as key pillars of the bilateral agenda.
Broader security considerations
During the talks, security issues were also on the table, especially in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and its broader implications for global stability.
Przydacz observed that Mongolia, positioned between Russia and China, maintains a distinctive view of the regional dynamics involving these two powers. He noted that while the Polish president would engage partners with respect for mutual positions, international law and collective security principles must apply to all, including Russia as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
The plan includes presenting strong support for Ukraine, underscoring the need to uphold international norms while encouraging a restrained approach to reduce further aggression.
Przydacz stressed that Duda would articulate the Polish stance on these matters during a lecture at a university in Ulaanbaatar, contributing to a broader discussion on world order grounded in legalism and multilateral cooperation.
The programme also foresees the formal opening of a Polish embassy in Ulaanbaatar as a tangible symbol of the bilateral partnership. Przydacz recalled past historical ties, noting how Polish opposition figures supported Mongolia’s transition to free elections in the early 1990s, a collaboration that laid the groundwork for enduring cooperation between the two countries.
The official visit is framed as a continuation of a long-standing friendship and a signal of shared interests in regional stability, economic diversification, and people-to-people ties that bind Poland and Mongolia.
As the visit unfolds, observers will watch for concrete steps on investment promotion, the practical details of the business forum, and the articulation of a unified stance on security issues that reflect both nations’ commitments to international law and lawful regional order. The conversations are expected to set the stage for deeper collaboration in areas such as mining technology, engineering services, agricultural development, and sustainable forestry.
These developments come in a context where both countries seek to diversify economic partnerships, reinforce their international presence, and strengthen their participation in multilateral forums. The visit underlines Poland’s interest in broadening its geographic and economic footprint while Mongolia seeks to attract investment, technology transfer, and broader international engagement.
Source: wPolityce (citation for context and attribution).