Chennai, 17 Oct 2026: The 14th Joint Working Group meeting between the Defence Ministries of India and Mongolia took place in Ulaan baatar on October 16, 2026. Both sides under took a comprehensive review of ongoing bila teral defence coopera tion activities, assessed the progress of existing initiatives and delibe rated on measures to expand cooperation in mutually identified areas, reaffirming the commitment to further strengthen the long standing partnership through sustained dialogue. They also exchanged perspec tives on regional and international develop ments. The two sides appreciated the success ful conclusion of the Nomadic Elephant exercise showcasing India and Mongolia’s commit ment to streng thening bilateral defence cooperation. The Mongolian side acknowledged India’s continued support in capacity building and training of personnel of Mongolian Armed Forces. The meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary, Ministry of Defence, India Dr Ishita Ganguli Tripathy and Deputy State Secretary of Defence, Mongolia Brigadier General Gansukh E.
Joint Secretary Dr Ishita Ganguli Tripathy also held a meeting with Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Mongolian Armed Forces Major General Usukhbayar J, with both sides appreciating the progress of coope ration between the two Defence Forces. They identified avenues to deepen engagement, strengthen defence ties and chart a forward-looking agenda for the India – Mongolia Strategic Partnership.
The Indian delega tion also visited National Defence University, where they reviewed the function ing of the Cyber Security Training Centre established with the Indian assistance. India and Mongolia share enduring histo rical, cultural and civili sational bonds, which provide a strong foun dation for their contem porary partner ship. The visit high lighted the important role of shared faith and cultural heritage in bringing the two nations closer.