European Parliament Delegation Visits Mongolia

ULAANBAATAR - Six Members of the European Parliament visited Mongolia from 26 to 30 May 2026, led by Ms. Giuseppina Princi, Chair of the European Parliament Delegation for Relations with Central Asia and Mongolia. The visit marked the final stop of an intensive inter-parliamentary tour of Central Asian countries, reflecting Mongolia's growing significance as a strategic partner of the European Union.

The delegation brought together Members of the European Parliament from across the political spectrum:

• Ms. Giuseppina Princi (EPP, Italy) - Chair

• Mr. Sven Simon (EPP, Germany) - AFET Standing Rapporteur

• Mr. Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis (S&D, Lithuania)

• Mr. Thierry Mariani (PfE, France)

• Mr. Jonas Sjöstedt (The Left, Sweden)

• Ms. Chiara Gemma (ECR, Italy)

The delegation was accompanied by the DCAS Secretariat and political advisors. Throughout the programme, the EU Delegation to Mongolia, led by Ambassador Ina Marciulionyte, accompanied the visiting Members.

IPM Meeting

"Mongolia represents a strategic partner for the European Union at a decisive geopolitical crossroads. Its location between Russia and China, combined with its democratic vocation and commitment to strengthening ties with Europe, makes this country a key point of reference in a period of global realignment."

- Ms. Giuseppina Princi, MEP

IPM Meeting

27 May - Inter-Parliamentary Meeting, Parliament, and Business

18th EU-Mongolia Inter-Parliamentary Meeting

The centrepiece of the visit was the 18th EU-Mongolia Inter-Parliamentary Meeting (IPM), held at the State Palace. Co-chaired by MP G.Temuulen, Chair of the Mongolia-European Parliament Friendship Group, and Ms. Princi, the meeting brought together a broad delegation of Mongolian MPs alongside the EU Delegation to Mongolia.

Both sides emphasised that despite a geographical distance of over 7,000 km, Mongolia and the EU are united by shared values of democracy, human rights, and freedom. MP G.Temuulen highlighted the EBRD's commitment of up to one billion euros to support Mongolia's green transition and stressed the need to diversify the economy away from mining dependency. MEP Thierry Mariani praised Mongolia's balanced and pragmatic foreign policy and called for increased non-financial investment - technology transfer and know-how from Europe to Mongolia. MP J.Bayarmaa proposed cooperation on cybersecurity, data protection, and combating disinformation on social media. MP E.Bolormaa briefed participants on trade statistics: EU-Mongolia trade totals one billion USD, with imports accounting for 91% and exports only 9%, underscoring the need to advance the Geographical Indications Agreement and expand use of the EU's Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP+). Both sides noted that the National Cardiovascular Centre, financed through an EBRD loan agreement, stands as a symbol of tangible EU-Mongolia cooperation.

IPM Meeting

IPM Meeting

IPM Meeting

Courtesy call on Deputy Speaker of Parliament H.E. Mr J.Bat-Erdene

In the afternoon, the delegation paid a courtesy call on Deputy Speaker of Parliament J.Bat-Erdene. He conveyed Mongolia's strong interest in cooperating on the Geographical Indications Agreement, combating online disinformation, and visa facilitation. MEP Princi confirmed the EP had formally submitted a request to the European Commission and Council to initiate a visa facilitation agreement with Mongolia, modelled on the framework used with Kazakhstan.

MEP visit

MEP visit

MEP visit

Business and civil society meetings

The delegation also met with the European-Mongolian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and with civil society representatives. A dinner hosted by MP G.Temuulen brought together the full parliamentary friendship group for informal discussions.

Eurochamber, CSOs, Business Representatives meetings

28 May - Energy, Legislature, Cashmere, and Textiles

The delegation met with Minister of Energy H.E. Mr Naidalaa Badrakh to discuss energy sector reforms, renewable energy potential, and energy cooperation between Mongolia and the EU. The group then visited the Plenary Hall of the State Great Khural and paid tribute to the Nine White Banners of the State - a significant ceremonial gesture underscoring respect for Mongolian sovereignty and heritage.

A meeting was held with Democratic Party members of the State Great Khural, and a lunch was hosted by MP Kh.Temuujin, Vice Chair of the Friendship Group. In the afternoon, the delegation visited the Mongolian Wool and Cashmere Association and the Evseg Cashmere Factory - a direct engagement with one of Mongolia's key export sectors, where the EU-Mongolia Geographical Indications Agreement could have significant economic impact.

29 May - Baganuur District and National University

On the fourth day, the delegation travelled to Baganuur District, accompanied by Ambassador Marciulionyte and Minister of Environment and Climate Change H.E. Mr Sandag-Ochir. The group visited Baganuur Electromechanical Plant LLC, a domestic manufacturer of power equipment serving Mongolia's energy, mining, and construction sectors - and met with Governor of Baganuur District S.Davaasuren.

The visit to Baganuur provided first-hand insight into Mongolia's industrial and energy infrastructure, as well as the environmental challenges associated with the district's coal-mining legacy, directly relevant to EU-Mongolia cooperation on green transition and UNCCD COP17. On return to Ulaanbaatar, the delegation met with faculty and students at the National University of Mongolia.

Baganuur Electromechanical Plant LLC visit

The 19th EU-Mongolia Inter-Parliamentary Meeting will be held in Brussels in 2027.