TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Mongolian Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh has proposed a visa exemption agreement between Mongolia and Indonesia. This is a strategic move that aims to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries. This proposal was made during a meeting with the Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister at the ministry's building in Jakarta on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
"To facilitate people-to-people contacts and business exchanges, we agreed to start consultations on visa-free travel arrangements," Batmunkh said.
According to Batmunkh, this visa-free policy will simplify mobility and bring the two nations closer. This initiative aligns with broader efforts to strengthen bilateral relations ahead of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2026.
The proposed visa exemption will complement plans to establish direct air connectivity between Ulaanbaatar and Jakarta. Batmunkh mentioned that authorities from both countries have already exchanged draft texts for an air service agreement, expressing hope for its swift realization.
With easier travel access, it is anticipated that business exchanges, tourism, and cooperation across various sectors such as trade, investment, and culture will significantly increase.
This policy will also support potential economic cooperation, including the export of Mongolian halal meat to Indonesia and the exchange of textile and garment products between the two countries.
This bilateral meeting represents a crucial moment that marks concrete progress in efforts to elevate Mongolia-Indonesia relations into a comprehensive partnership, underpinned by forward-looking policies.
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