Opportunities and Challenges for Expanding Relations between the Mongolia and Kazakhstan

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan in 1991, bilateral relations and cooperation in the fields of politics, trade, economy, science, culture and education have been successful. In the past, the least developed areas of cooperation between the two countries were trade and the economy, and trade turnover was slow. In order to develop this sector, it is necessary to establish the Tsagaannuur Free Trade Zone and reduce transit traffic through Russia and reduce border and customs bureaucracy. As Mongolia intensifies its policy toward Kazakhstan, it will be possible to increase business, trade and economic turnover with Kazakhstan through Central Asia and Eastern Europe. This article aims to assess the current relations and cooperation between Mongolia and Kazakhstan, to discuss opportunities for further expansion in these fields, and ways to address them