According to the Eastern horoscope, 2026 will be the Year of the Red Fire Horse.
“It is so pleasant to celebrate the Spring Festival with such wonderful friends! On the eve of the Year of the Red Fire Horse, I wish you all courage and the pursuit of bright heights. May the relationship between China and Mongolia strengthen and bring significant success!” — noted Shen Minjuan. She made these remarks during a celebration organized by the Chinese embassy. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews.
During the reception for the Chinese New Year, the Chinese ambassador to Mongolia, Shen Minjuan, emphasized the importance of continuing successful cooperation between the two countries in the Year of the Horse.
She noted that despite the challenging international conditions, the past year was successful, and the China-Mongolia relations yielded significant results.
The main achievements of the past year include:
The resumption of the construction of the railway connecting China and Mongolia, which is nearing completion after a 70-year hiatus.
The completion of the reconstruction of the residential complex "Nogoon Nuur 1008," which is now ready for occupancy.
A significant increase in trade turnover between China and Mongolia.
Shen Minjuan also reported on the intention of both countries to actively implement major projects that were discussed earlier, including the development of strategic interconnections and the creation of infrastructure links.
She emphasized the broad opportunities for future cooperation in areas such as cultural exchanges, investments, and tourism.
The ambassador expressed confidence that cooperation under the strategic agreement between the two countries will continue to bring success.
China seeks to share its development opportunities with other countries. Shen Minjuan noted that the arrival of the Year of the Horse symbolizes new beginnings and expressed confidence in the successful further development of relations between the two states.
Damdinyan Gongor, the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources of Mongolia, expressed confidence that in the Year of the Horse, the goal of increasing trade turnover between the two countries to 20 billion US dollars will be achieved. He also noted that negotiations to increase the capacity of the Gantsmod-Gashuunsukhait railway and develop the mining sector will be completed this year.
