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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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In Irkutsk, on the sidelines of the first Forum of Russian and Mongolian Regions, Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk met with First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Development of Mongolia Jadambyn Enkhbayar to discuss the development of Russian-Mongolia trade and economic cooperation. Representatives of relevant agencies, regional leaders from both countries, and Andrey Slepnev, member of the Board (Minister) in charge of Trade of the Eurasian Economic Commission, participated in the talks.
Alexey Overchuk congratulated Zhadambyn Enkhbayar on his recent assumption of office and expressed hope for further joint work between the governments of Russia and Mongolia to strengthen trade, economic, and humanitarian ties in the spirit of strategic partnership, in accordance with the existing instructions of the heads of state and government of the two countries.
Particular attention was paid to the implementation of the Interim Trade Agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and Mongolia, signed in June 2025, including enhanced cooperation in the areas of customs administration, sanitary, veterinary and phytosanitary control, technical regulation and standardization.
Alexey Overchuk and Zhadambyn Enkhbayar agreed to initiate joint work between the governments of Russia and Mongolia on all issues related to non-tariff regulation, with the goal of creating better conditions for mutual access for producers to the markets of the EAEU member states and Mongolia, unlocking the full potential of free trade, and improving the trade balance between the two countries.
During the meeting, the positive role of the Russian Federation as a guarantor of Mongolia's energy security, ensuring uninterrupted supplies of petroleum products to Mongolia, was noted.
Prospects for implementing joint projects in energy and transport infrastructure were discussed. In this context, the parties exchanged views on the possibilities of engaging Eurasian development institutions in this work.
Alexey Overchuk and Zhadambyn Enkhbayar focused on strengthening regional connectivity, primarily within the Russia-Mongolia-China Economic Corridor and improving the infrastructure of border crossings on the Russian-Mongolia border. Reports were presented by the heads of Russian regions and Mongolian aimags. Following the exchange of views, the parties agreed to further coordinated work in this area.
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