The 14th Joint Working Group meeting between the Defence Ministries of India and Mongolia was held in Ulaanbaatar on October 16, 2026. The meeting involved a comprehensive review of ongoing bilateral defence cooperation activities, assessment of progress on existing initiatives, and deliberations on measures to expand cooperation in mutually identified areas. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the longstanding partnership through sustained dialogue and exchanged perspectives on regional and international developments.
The participants appreciated the successful conclusion of the Nomadic Elephant exercise, which showcased the commitment to strengthening bilateral defence cooperation. The Mongolian side acknowledged India's continued support in capacity building and training of personnel of the Mongolian Armed Forces. The meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary of India's Ministry of Defence Dr Ishita Ganguli Tripathy and Mongolia's Deputy State Secretary of Defence Brigadier General Gansukh E.
Additionally, Joint Secretary Dr Ishita Ganguli Tripathy held a separate meeting with Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Mongolian Armed Forces Major General Usukhbayar J, where both sides appreciated the progress of cooperation between the two defence forces and identified avenues to deepen engagement and strengthen defence ties. The Indian delegation visited the National Defence University to review the functioning of the Cyber Security Training Centre established with Indian assistance. The Mongolian side appreciated India's continued support in language training and cyber security, underscoring the value of capacity building, knowledge-sharing, and deeper defence cooperation in strengthening the Strategic Partnership.
The visit highlighted the enduring historical, cultural, and civilisational bonds between India and Mongolia, which provide a strong foundation for their contemporary partnership, emphasizing the role of shared faith and cultural heritage in bringing the two nations closer.