India and Mongolia Strengthen Military Ties Through Defense Talks
India and Mongolia enhance military cooperation, focusing on joint training and cybersecurity during recent defense talks in Ulaanbaatar.
Ulaanbaatar, October 16 (Daily Kiran) : India and Mongolia have agreed to expand their military cooperation. A significant meeting took place on October 16, where the 14th Joint Working Group session was held between the defense ministries of both countries. This meeting reviewed existing defense collaborations and assessed the progress of ongoing initiatives.
The discussions occurred in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. Both nations explored new areas for collaboration and reiterated their commitment to strengthening defense partnerships through regular dialogue. The meeting was co-chaired by Dr. Ishita Ganguly Tripathi, Joint Secretary of India’s Ministry of Defense, and Brigadier General Gansukh E., Deputy State Secretary of Mongolia’s Ministry of Defense. The participants also exchanged views on regional and international developments.
The successful conclusion of the joint military exercise “Nomadic Elephant” was praised during the meeting. Both sides viewed this exercise as a significant step towards enhancing bilateral military cooperation. Mongolia expressed appreciation for India’s ongoing support in training its armed forces and enhancing their capabilities.
Dr. Ishita Ganguly Tripathi also met with Major General Usukhbayar J., Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Mongolian Armed Forces, emphasizing the need to deepen military relations. Both parties expressed satisfaction with the progress made in defense cooperation and discussed future plans to strengthen ties, increase mutual contact, and advance the India-Mongolia strategic partnership.
Additionally, the Indian delegation visited Mongolia’s National Defense University to review the operations of a cybersecurity training center established with India’s assistance. The Mongolian side acknowledged India’s continued support in language training and cybersecurity. Both countries highlighted the importance of enhancing the capabilities of defense personnel, sharing knowledge, and deepening defense cooperation, particularly in cybersecurity and language training, as crucial means to fortify their strategic partnership.
India and Mongolia have long-standing historical, cultural, and civilizational ties. Both nations regard their shared beliefs and cultural heritage as vital foundations for their close relationship. This recent visit underscored the role of these ties, with expectations that regular dialogue, military training, and capacity building in the defense sector will further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries.
