Kyrgyzstan–Mongolia relations

Kyrgyzstan–Mongolian relations
Diplomatic mission
Kyrgyzstan Embassy in Beijing	Mongolian Embassy in Bishkek

Formal relations between Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia were established after the independence of Kyrgyzstan in the aftermath of the dissolution of the Soviet Union when in 1993 president Askar Akayev of Kyrgyzstan visited Mongolia for the first time.^[1] During the visit, two states signed several agreements including their first treaty of friendship and cooperation.^[1] Formal diplomatic relations between the two countries were established a year before in 1992 after Mongolia recognized Kyrgyz independence.^[2] While formal state relations were established only in 1990s, social relations between the two states are nevertheless based on elements of much older shared Central Asian history and culture lasting for centuries.^[3] Common history includes periods of the development of shared Turco-Mongol tradition as well as shared experiences with relations with Russia, China and other major external actors in the region. Citizens of both countries, holding diplomatic, official, and ordinary passports, enjoy visa-free travel.

President Akayev visited Mongolia for the second time in 2002. In 2012 Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj visited Kyrgyzstan.^[3] Mongolia opened its embassy in Kyrgyzstan in 2019 by upgrading the consulate itself established in 2014.^[1] Kyrgyzstan is represented in Mongolia via a non-resident ambassador in Beijing. Economic exchange between the two states remained limited with Kyrgyzstan export to Mongolia valued at $2.32 million while Mongolia exported goods to Kyrgyzstan valued only $413 thousand in 2019.^[1] On 10 June 2023 presidents of the two countries signed a Joint Declaration of Mongolia and the Kyrgyz Republic on Deepening Friendly Relations and Cooperation.^[4]