Mongolia and Buryatia Seek More Trade and Transport Cooperation
Prime Minister N. Uchral met Head of the Republic of Buryatia Alexey Tsydenov during the Eastern Economic Forum to discuss cross-border trade, transport and business cooperation. The Mongolian side highlighted the interim trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union, which provides tariff relief or exemptions for 367 product lines, and the importance of the Sukhbaatar–Naushki and Altanbulag–Kyakhta crossings. Mongolia also raised possible coal exports from Baganuur and Sharyn Gol, while Buryatia expressed interest in Mongolian meat and cashmere and proposed cooperation on the School 21 information-technology training project.
M-International Editorial DeskUpdated September 7, 2026
Prime Minister N. Uchral and Buryatia Head Alexey Tsydenov met at the Eastern Economic Forum to discuss adding practical economic content to relations between Mongolia and the Russian republic. Transport links and the Sukhbaatar–Naushki and Altanbulag–Kyakhta border crossings were central to the talks.
The Mongolian side pointed to tariff preferences covering 367 product lines under the Mongolia–Eurasian Economic Union interim trade agreement. It also raised coal supplies from Baganuur and Sharyn Gol. Buryatia expressed interest in meat and cashmere imports and in cooperation through the School 21 technology-training initiative. The meeting identified opportunities; no new contract volume was disclosed.