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ULAANBAATAR / BERLIN — Mongolia and Germany have signed a joint declaration to deepen their strategic partnership and agreed to expand cooperation in education, science, renewable energy, defence and the economy during President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh’s state visit to Germany from October 19 to 22, 2026. The agreement opens opportunities for Mongolia to strengthen cooperation with one of the European Union’s major economies beyond raw mineral exports, particularly in technology, skilled workforce development and green growth.

Priority areas for cooperation

The joint declaration adopted during the visit identifies deepening strategic relations, expanding cooperation in education and science, and developing renewable energy and the green economy as key priorities.

The two sides agreed to continue supporting the Mongolia-Germany University of Science and Technology, strengthen scientific and research cooperation, organise the first Mongolia-Germany Science Day and expand scholarship opportunities for Mongolian students.

They also plan to introduce German expertise and methods in vocational and technical education in Mongolia and implement joint training programmes. This could have long-term significance for sectors requiring specialised workers, including mining, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy.

Green energy and economic diversification

As Mongolia seeks to diversify its mineral export-dependent economy, it faces the need to develop renewable energy and green technologies while increasing manufacturing value-added. Germany’s experience in engineering, energy technology and vocational education could help create opportunities for practical projects in these areas.

However, setting out priorities and objectives in a joint declaration does not in itself indicate a specific investment commitment, the start of construction or the commissioning of new energy capacity. The agreements, confirmed financing, scale and timelines of projects to be developed in the next stage will need to be monitored to assess tangible results.

Transport, social protection and defence

The two sides agreed to explore the mutual recognition of driving licences and begin talks on coordinating the social protection systems of the two countries. If implemented, such arrangements could reduce some administrative barriers for people travelling, studying or working in Mongolia and Germany.

The declaration also covers expanding cooperation between the armed forces and organising specialised training in United Nations peacekeeping operations and mountain infantry.

Implementation will determine the next stage

The key challenge for Mongolia-Germany cooperation will be to turn political agreements into viable projects, financing mechanisms and professional training programmes. For Mongolia, it will be important to link cooperation in technology and education with productivity in the mining sector, domestic manufacturing and energy security.

Whether the new stage of the two countries’ strategic partnership delivers tangible economic benefits will depend on implementation after the declaration, private-sector participation, financing conditions and the results of joint projects.