Mongolia stands as a key partner with significant potential for future collaboration, a sentiment echoed by President Andrzej Duda after his meeting with Mongolia’s president in Ulaanbaatar on Tuesday. The discussions culminated in the signing of several agreements aimed at boosting economic cooperation, notably in natural resources and scientific exchange, underscoring a mutual commitment to deepen ties between Poland and Mongolia.
President Duda’s visit to Mongolia began the preceding Monday, with an audience on Tuesday morning alongside President Uchnaagiin Churelsuch. This bilateral engagement highlighted a shared interest in expanding practical cooperation and aligning long term strategic goals that benefit both nations while supporting regional stability and development.
During the briefing, the Polish president expressed optimism that his trip would spur a revival of Polish–Mongolian relations and pave the way for tangible benefits on multiple fronts. He stressed that Mongolia is a very important partner endowed with vast potential and rich natural resources, capable of contributing to growing trade, investment, and scientific collaboration between the two countries. The conversation touched on how closer cooperation could translate into concrete advantages for citizens and industries in both nations, from mining and energy to research and education.
He affirmed a clear intention to foster ongoing collaboration with Mongolia in the years ahead, underscoring a forward-looking agenda that seeks practical outcomes rather than rhetoric alone.
In addition to discussing cooperation, the talks addressed broader political relations and the evolving international landscape, including the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions surrounding Ukraine. The parties acknowledged Mongolia’s unique geopolitical position and Poland’s own security considerations as they shape a shared approach to regional affairs and international partnerships.
There was appreciation expressed for Mongolia’s humanitarian stance in support of Ukraine, including the reception of refugees, which was acknowledged as a timely demonstration of neighborly solidarity and shared humanity.
Prior to the briefing, a series of agreements were signed in the presence of both presidents and senior officials. They covered international road transport, and a collaboration between the Polish Geological Institute – National Research Institute and the Mongolian Geological Service for a project focused on prospecting critical raw materials within Mongolia. An understanding was also formalized between the State Archives of the Republic of Poland and the Central Archives Office of Mongolia, along with a memorandum of understanding between the Chief Veterinary Inspectorate of Poland and the General Directorate of Veterinary Services, the executive agency of the Mongolian government, aimed at strengthening veterinary services. Additional cooperation was noted between the University of Warsaw and the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, highlighting educational and research ties that can support innovation and scientific development in both countries.
The day concluded with participants recognizing the potential for sustained collaboration across government, academia, and industry as a cornerstone of a robust bilateral partnership. The agreements set a practical framework for joint activities, knowledge sharing, and resource development that align with each nation’s strategic interests and development priorities.