Czech-Mongolian Relations

How It All Began

Czech-Mongolian relations date back to 1950, when former Czechoslovakia established official diplomatic ties with the Mongolian People’s Republic. Czechoslovakia was the fourth country to open a diplomatic mission in Mongolia and significantly contributed to the development of industry, healthcare, and infrastructure.

Czech experts discovered copper and molybdenum deposits in Erdenet, supplied buses, brewery technology, and contributed to the education of thousands of Mongolians who earned university degrees in the Czech Republic. A significant project is also the Return of the Przewalski’s Horse, supported by Prague Zoo. Today, the Czech Republic remains an important partner of Mongolia in development aid, research, and business, with both countries united by mutual respect and friendship.

Milestones in Shared History

April 25, 1950

Establishment of diplomatic relations between Czechoslovakia and the Mongolian People’s Republic.

1953

Appointment of the first Czechoslovak ambassador to Mongolia.

1960s

Intensive economic cooperation, including labour exchange programs.

1970s

Czech geologists discovered significant copper and molybdenum deposits in Erdenet, leading to the development of Mongolia’s mining industry.

1980

Launch of the joint venture Mongolčechoslovakmetall, focused on geological exploration and mineral extraction.

1999

Signing of an agreement between the Czech and Mongolian governments on mutual employment opportunities for citizens of both countries.

2005

Conclusion of an economic cooperation agreement between the Czech and Mongolian governments, supporting trade and investment activities.

2011

Initiation of the Przewalski’s Horse Reintroduction Project, bringing the species back to the wild in Mongolia with the support of Czech institutions.

2017

Completion of the first phase of the Euro Eko Tugul residential complex in Erdenet by the Czech development group FINEP Holding.

2022

Opening of the Honorary Consulate of Mongolia in the Czech Republic.

2024

Launch of direct air connections between the Czech Republic and Mongolia for both passenger and cargo transport. (These direct flights from Prague to Mongolia are the only direct connections within the entire EU.)

2024

Opening of an educational nature trail in Mongolia in collaboration with Czech Aid and Mendel University, contributing to forest education.