AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoFoot-and-mouth shock to herding: Mongolia culled 1,230+ livestock in Bayan-Ulgii and Khovd after SAT-1 FMD was detected for the first time, with provinces raising preparedness and surveillance as the O serotype also appears in multiple regions. Mining & metals momentum: Ulaanbaatar-based Azzuro Resources (AZ9) is pivoting harder to copper after drilling expanded the Red Hill massive sulphide zone, as global electrification demand keeps the metal in focus. Cross-border energy trade: Russia’s Inter RAO expects 2026 electricity imports/exports to stay flat at about 10bn kWh, with Mongolia among key destinations. Logistics corridor talks: Mongolia is pushing new transport flows with Central Asia and Eastern Europe, including discussions with Tajikistan and Turkmenistan on rail, road and aviation links. Trade/industry cooperation: China Railway Resources Group hosted a Mongolian mining management delegation, highlighting Belt and Road-style cooperation across mining, energy and infrastructure. Cost pressure at home: Mongolia’s inflation hit 11.2% in May, driven largely by food and meat price jumps. Digital/green finance: The EBRD and EU expanded support for digital and green investments via Global Gateway/EFSD+ guarantees, with Mongolia included. Regional platform for Altai: Xinjiang’s Trans-Altai cooperation conference broadened participation, aiming to boost trade, logistics, energy and agriculture across the Altai region.
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