Kuwait city: Mongolia's Ambassador to Kuwait, Sergelen Purev, affirmed that the bilateral relations between Mongolia and Kuwait have witnessed remarkable development over the past five decades as both countries commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties this year.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Ambassador Purev emphasized that since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1975, Mongolia and Kuwait have developed a solid and mutually respectful partnership based on trust, shared interests, and a commitment to international cooperation. He highlighted that Kuwait was the first GCC country to establish diplomatic relations with Mongolia, which paved the way for a long-standing friendship and expanding cooperation across political, economic, cultural, and humanitarian fields.
Ambassador Purev pointed out Kuwait's significant role in supporting Mongolia's development efforts through the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), which has financed projects in health, infrastructure, renewable energy, roads, transport, and the environment. He stressed the appreciation of the Mongolian government and people for this valuable contribution.
He noted that bilateral cooperation has significantly accelerated in recent years. In October 2025, Mongolia began exporting meat and meat products to the Kuwaiti market, marking a crucial step in enhancing trade and contributing to Kuwait's food-security objectives. Also, in January 2025, the two governments signed an Air Services Agreement to establish direct flights between the two countries, with efforts underway to operationalize the route, aiming to strengthen people-to-people links and boost economic and commercial exchange.
In the realm of sports and education, cooperation has seen substantial growth. Kuwait University provides two annual scholarships for Mongolian students to study the Arabic language, with several graduates now serving as diplomats in Mongolian embassies across the Middle East.
Politically, Ambassador Purev noted that Mongolia and Kuwait have achieved several milestones in high-level exchanges. The late Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, visited Mongolia 11 times, significantly contributing to mutual understanding. Mongolia has also conducted multiple high-level visits to Kuwait, including three presidential visits and numerous visits by other senior officials.
On the multilateral stage, Ambassador Purev affirmed that Mongolia and Kuwait enjoy close coordination within the United Nations and other international platforms, sharing similar views on global issues such as peace and security, sustainable development, and climate change. He cited their election to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee as an example of this cooperation, where each supported the other's candidacy.
The ambassador highlighted the potential for expanding trade and investment ties, particularly following the successful launch of meat exports to Kuwait. Based on market demand, Mongolia envisions increasing supplies to 100-150 tons per week. He emphasized the importance of strengthening business-to-business cooperation, noting the first Mongolia-Kuwait Business Forum held in Kuwait City in 2023, which resulted in several Memoranda of Understanding and ongoing commercial engagements. Mongolia's rich resources in cashmere, copper, gold, coal, and rare earth elements present promising investment opportunities.
Ambassador Purev praised the Kuwait Fund's continued support, noting its investment of around USD 80 million in Mongolia across five major projects in infrastructure, energy, and health sectors. Cultural relations have flourished, supported by shared traditions such as nomadic heritage, strong family values, and respect for history, he concluded.