The President of Mongolia, H.E. Ukhnaa Khurelsukh, paid a state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany on 19 to 22 October 2026 at the invitation of the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, H.E. Frank-Walter Steinmeier. During the state visit, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, H.E. Battsetseg Batmunkh, and the State Secretary of the Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany, H.E. Dr Bernhard Kotsch, met in Berlin and reaffirmed the close nature of the bilateral relationship between Mongolia and the Federal Republic of Germany, underpinned by shared values, common interests, and a steadfast commitment to the rule of law.

They have come to the following understanding:

Relations between our countries are characterised by a profound and enduring bond, rooted in a century of friendship in the field of educational and cultural exchange and more than fifty years of thriving diplomatic ties. This history recently culminated in the elevation of our cooperation to a Strategic Partnership in the year 2024.

This year we celebrate the 100th anniversary of educational and cultural exchange between Mongolia and Germany. For a century, the exchange of knowledge, as well as exchanges between students and scholars have served as a resilient bridge between our two nations.

The state visit provides an opportunity to reflect on our bilateral relations and to further strengthen the Strategic Partnership. In this spirit, both sides have reached an understanding to collaborate on the following priorities:

• Multilateralism: To jointly advocate for multilateral cooperation to promote global peace, sustainable development, climate resilience, prosperity and democratic resilience amidst challenging geopolitical circumstances.
• Academic and Scientific Cooperation: To strengthen academic cooperation, building upon the success of the German-Mongolian Institute for Resources and Technology and the cooperation and partnership formats such as the German-Mongolian Science Day to take place in Berlin on 21 October 2026.
• Education: To further explore educational opportunities for Mongolian students through scholarship programmes and to support the transfer of German best practices in vocational education and training, including through joint programmes in Mongolia.
• Security Cooperation: To deepen military cooperation through specialised training for the Mongolian Armed Forces in the fields of UN peacekeeping operations and mountain infantry, carried out by the German Bundeswehr.
• Sustainable Economic Development: To deepen bilateral development cooperation through financial and technical cooperation, emphasising the transition to a green economy through renewable energies, the preservation of biodiversity and a skilled workforce in Mongolia.
• Economic Growth: To expand bilateral economic cooperation, with a particular emphasis on the transition to a green economy.
• Mobility, Social Security and Consular Cooperation: To further consolidate bilateral ties through the initiation of a review procedure for the conclusion of an agreement on mutual recognition of driving licences, an exchange on the possibility of concluding a social security agreement and the opening of the Mongolian Consulate General in Frankfurt am Main.
• Further areas of cooperation: To explore and further cooperate in areas of growing mutual interest, such as artificial intelligence, digital transformation and health through the exchange of expertise, institutional partnerships and joint initiatives.

Conclusion

The Strategic Partnership between the Federal Republic of Germany and Mongolia, signed in 2024, stands as a testament to our shared values and mutual respect. As we celebrate the centenary of educational and cultural exchange between us in 2026, both our countries remain convinced that investing in our youth and intellectual ties is the best guarantee of a peaceful and prosperous future. Together, we are moving forward in a spirit of solidarity, committed to the progress of our peoples and the stability of the international community.

This Joint Declaration is not intended to and does not create any legally binding rights or obligations. This Joint Declaration was signed in duplicate in the English language.

Berlin, 20 October 2026