Wang Yi on China-Mongolia Relations: Firmly Being Good Neighbors and Partners Built on Mutual Trust and Support
On June 13, 2026, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a joint press conference with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh in Ulan Bator.
Wang Yi stated that China and Mongolia are close neighbors connected by mountains and rivers, sharing a traditional friendship worth cherishing. The Chinese side always attaches great importance to its relations with Mongolia, placing Mongolia in a key position in its neighborhood diplomacy. China remains committed to developing friendship and partnership with neighboring countries, and adheres to the principle of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness on neighborhood diplomacy in developing bilateral ties with Mongolia. China appreciates Mongolia’s decision to make developing relations with China the top priority of its foreign policy. A close neighbor is better than a distant relative. Mongolia’s friendly policy toward China fully aligns with the fundamental and long-term interests of the Mongolian state and its people. His talks with the Foreign Minister have yielded broad consensus.
Both sides stated that, in the face of a volatile international landscape and increasingly prominent global challenges, China and Mongolia should stand together through thick and thin, unite as one, and firmly remain good neighbors and partners built on mutual trust and support. The two sides should continue to work hand in hand towards building a China-Mongolia community with a shared future characterized by peaceful coexistence, mutual assistance, and win-win cooperation.
The two countries reaffirmed their mutual respect for each other’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, as well as their commitment to respecting each other’s core interests, major concerns, and chosen development paths. China expressed appreciation for Mongolia’s adherence to the one-China principle, its opposition to any form of “Taiwan independence”, and its support for China’s positions on issues related to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Xinjiang, and Xizang.
Wang Yi noted that good neighbors should visit each other frequently, and good partners should offer mutual assistance. The Chinese side supports Mongolia in developing its economy and improving people’s livelihoods, and welcomes Mongolia to ride on the express train of China’s development. According to international institutions, every one-percentage-point increase in China’s economic growth contributes to a 4 percent increase in Mongolia’s exports and a 0.6 percent increase in Mongolia’s economic growth, which demonstrates the strong complementarity and close economic ties between the two countries. The second cross-border railway linking China and Mongolia is currently under construction and is expected to become another major corridor for connectivity between the two countries. China remains a trustworthy and reliable partner for Mongolia and will continue to extend support whenever Mongolia needs it most. To help Mongolia cope with the recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, the Chinese side has decided to urgently supply one million doses of vaccines to the Mongolian side. Furthermore, the China-aided shantytown renovation project in Mongolia has been completed and handed over. Positive progress has also been made in projects closely related to the Mongolian people’s well-being, such as the China-Mongolia Heads of State Sports Center and the Erdeneburen hydropower plant. Wang Yi said that during this visit to Mongolia, I will also have the opportunity to attend the completion ceremony of the Ulan Bator Wastewater Treatment Plant, which will help ensure safe water access for the citizens of Ulan Bator.
Modernization is a shared objective for both China and Mongolia. The two sides will focus on the present while looking to the long term, promote the alignment of the Belt and Road Initiative with Mongolia’s Steppe Road development strategy, deepen exchanges on governance experience, explore opportunities for cooperation in emerging sectors, and jointly pursue modernization paths suited to their respective national conditions.
Wang Yi stated that both China and Mongolia are constructive forces for global peace, stability, and development. The two countries are willing to strengthen coordination in regional and international affairs and work together to safeguard the common interests of developing nations. The Chinese side commends Mongolia for supporting President Xi Jinping’s vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity, as well as the four major global initiatives proposed by him. China welcomes Mongolia’s active role in international and regional affairs and supports its hosting of the 17th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification.
The two sides also agreed to uphold the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter, safeguard the victorious outcomes of World War II, oppose all forms of fascism and militarism, and reject any words or actions that seek to distort or reverse the course of history. In addition, both countries agreed to enhance coordination within multilateral frameworks such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation to jointly promote regional stability, development, and cooperation.