The 14th meeting of the Joint Working Group between the Defence Ministries of India and Mongolia was held in Ulaanbaatar today. The meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Defence, Dr Ishita Ganguli Tripathy, and Deputy State Secretary of Defence of Mongolia, Brigadier General Gansukh E.
During the meeting, both sides comprehensively reviewed ongoing bilateral defence cooperation activities and assessed the progress of existing initiatives.
They also discussed measures to expand cooperation in mutually identified areas. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the longstanding partnership through sustained dialogue and exchanged views on regional and international developments.
The Ministry of Defence said both sides appreciated the successful conclusion of the Nomadic Elephant military exercise, which reflects their commitment to strengthening bilateral defence cooperation. The Mongolian side also acknowledged India’s continued support in capacity building and training personnel of the Mongolian Armed Forces.
Dr Ishita Ganguli Tripathy also met Major General Usukhbayar J., Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Mongolian Armed Forces. Both sides appreciated the progress made in defence cooperation and explored ways to deepen engagement, strengthen defence ties and advance the India-Mongolia Strategic Partnership.
The Indian delegation also visited the National Defence University, where it reviewed the functioning of the Cyber Security Training Centre established with Indian assistance.
