China and Mongolia Discuss Trade, Connectivity and Critical-Mineral Cooperation
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Mongolian Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh held talks in Ulaanbaatar on June 13. According to China’s Foreign Ministry, the two sides reviewed their comprehensive strategic partnership and discussed closer coordination of development plans. Mongolia expressed interest in expanding trade and investment, improving connectivity, and deepening cooperation in critical minerals and ecological governance. The ministers also addressed regional and multilateral cooperation. Following the meeting, they signed documents on cooperation between the two foreign ministries and held a joint press conference.
M-International Editorial DeskUpdated August 11, 2026
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Mongolian Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh in Ulaanbaatar on June 13, with bilateral political trust and practical economic cooperation at the center of the talks. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said the two sides reviewed the comprehensive strategic partnership and reaffirmed the importance they attach to relations between the neighboring countries.
Mongolia outlined priorities including greater trade and investment, stronger transport connectivity, critical-mineral cooperation and ecological governance. The ministers also discussed China–Mongolia–Russia cooperation and engagement in regional and multilateral mechanisms. Cooperation documents between the two foreign ministries were signed after the talks. The linked official release presents the Chinese side’s account of the meeting.