Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expressed his strong desire to strengthen ties with Mongolia’s Prime Minister, Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene, during their meeting at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government in Islamabad. The meeting marked an important milestone in the relationship between Pakistan and Mongolia, underscored by mutual respect and a shared commitment to deepen their partnership.
Welcoming Oyun-Erdene, Shehbaz highlighted that the visit opened a new chapter in bilateral relations, emphasizing the potential for enhanced cooperation across various sectors. He congratulated the Mongolian Prime Minister on his re-election and expressed optimism about the future of Pakistan-Mongolia relations. Shehbaz proposed several initiatives to expand collaboration, particularly in areas like trade, investment, and fostering stronger people-to-people connections. One of his notable suggestions was to invite Mongolian civil servants for training in Pakistan, offering a valuable opportunity for mutual learning. He also proposed declaring 2025 as the “Year of Pakistan-Mongolia Friendship,” symbolizing their intent to take relations to a new level.
In response, Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene expressed his appreciation for Pakistan’s warm hospitality and praised Shehbaz’s leadership in successfully hosting the SCO Council meeting. He acknowledged Pakistan’s significant role within the SCO and affirmed Mongolia’s commitment to building closer bilateral ties. Both leaders agreed on establishing a Joint Ministerial Commission, which would focus on collaboration in key sectors such as trade, tourism, agriculture, and mining.
The Mongolian Prime Minister also participated in a symbolic ceremony by planting a sapling in the garden of the Prime Minister’s House, reflecting the growing partnership between the two nations. The discussions concluded on a positive note, with both leaders committed to deepening cooperation and building a prosperous future together.
