The 14th Joint Working Group meeting between the Defence Ministries of India and Mongolia took place in Ulaanbaatar on October 16, 2026. Both sides conducted a comprehensive review of ongoing bilateral defence cooperation activities and assessed progress of existing initiatives. They deliberated on measures to expand cooperation in mutually identified areas and reaffirmed commitment to strengthening the longstanding partnership through sustained dialogue. Perspectives were exchanged on regional and international developments.
The meeting acknowledged the successful conclusion of the Nomadic Elephant exercise, which demonstrated both countries' commitment to strengthening bilateral defence cooperation. Mongolia specifically appreciated 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. They identified avenues to deepen engagement, strengthen defence ties, and chart a forward-looking agenda for the India-Mongolia Strategic Partnership.
The Indian delegation visited the National Defence University to review the functioning of the Cyber Security Training Centre established with Indian assistance. Mongolia expressed appreciation for India's continued support in language training and cyber security, emphasizing the value of capacity building, knowledge-sharing, and deeper defence cooperation in strengthening the Strategic Partnership. The visit highlighted the role of shared faith and cultural heritage in bringing the two nations closer, building on their enduring historical, cultural, and civilizational bonds.