What happened
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on October 13, 2025 called on Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, appreciating his “warm sentiments” on advancing the strategic partnership between India and Mongolia. Jaishankar expressed confidence that the talks between Ukhnaa and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday will chart a forward-looking course for the next decade of bilateral friendship.
Why it matters to India
President Ukhnaa arrived in Delhi on a four-day state visit, received at the airport by Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol with a Guard of Honour and ceremonial welcome. He is accompanied by a high-level delegation of Cabinet Ministers, MPs, senior officials, business leaders, and cultural representatives. The visit strengthens India-Mongolia ties, which date back to 1955, covering defence, parliamentary exchanges, development cooperation, energy, IT, education, healthcare, and cultural collaboration.