India has assured Mongolia, a neighbour of China, assistance to develop its space, telecommunications and energy sectors including expediting creation of an oil refinery.

The assurance was extended during last week’s visit of Deputy NSA Vikram Misri who called on President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh. Misri is understood to have given assurance on the timely completion of the oil refinery project being built with Indian assistance.

Mongolia is the beneficiary of India’s single largest LoC for construction of $ 1.236 billion Oil Refinery Project in Dornogobi Province capable of producing 1.5 million MTA oil, roughly 3/4th of domestic the country’s consumption. It is expected to be completed by the end of this year and Engineers India Limited are part of the project.The refinery will address 75 percent of Mongolia’s requirements. The country sources its fossil fuel from its biggest neighbour and traditional ally, Russia. India is also assisting Mongolia build its railway and power infrastructure to help transport Mongolia’s mineral wealth, according to persons familiar with the development.

Published Date:2022-04-19