On December 25, 2025, a meeting took place between the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Mongolia to Kuwait, Sereglan Purev, and the Minister of Defense of Kuwait, Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al Salem Al Sabah.
During the discussions, the parties addressed issues of bilateral relations and cooperation between their states. Ambassador Purev highlighted key achievements made within the framework of this cooperation and spoke about the activities of the Embassy of Mongolia, dedicated to the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
The Ambassador emphasized the significance of the defense sector for strengthening ties between the countries and expressed interest in signing a memorandum of understanding between their defense ministries.
He also stated Mongolia's readiness to involve representatives of Kuwait in the multinational military exercises Khaan Quest, which are held annually, and invited them to join next year. Mongolia is prepared to support the development of military personnel, facilitate the exchange of experiences, and implement joint programs, including courses in Arabic.
The Minister of Defense of Kuwait, in turn, noted the positive dynamics in the development of bilateral relations over the past three years and confirmed support for the initiatives proposed by the ambassador. He expressed his intention to continue deepening defense cooperation at a higher level.
Moreover, he assured that Kuwait would pay attention to the participation of its Armed Forces in the Khaan Quest exercises and requested additional information about these events.
Khaan Quest (Хааны эрэлд) is an annual multinational military exercise organized by Mongolia in collaboration with the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. These exercises aim to promote regional peace, security, and UN peacekeeping operations, bringing together forces from various countries to enhance trust and interoperability. The exercises take place at the "Five Hills" training ground near Ulaanbaatar and were established in 2003 as a bilateral project that has become an important global platform for training peacekeepers.
Since its inception in 2003, the Khaan Quest exercises have been held at the "Five Hills" training ground. They gained international status only in 2006 when they became joint events of Mongolia and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. Typically, the exercises are opened with a ceremonial event conducted by the President of Mongolia and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
Tatar S. Maydar
source: MiddleAsianNews
