Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment she has made of the potential for increasing UK exports to Mongolia; and what discussions she has had with UK trade bodies on export potential to Mongolia.

My Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for International Trade discussed bilateral trade with the Mongolian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in Glasgow on 2 November 2021. However, DIT is not aware of discussions with trade bodies.

As the Mongolian economy returns to growth post covid, there are increasing opportunities for UK exports as a result.

British companies have had particular success with mining equipment and services, machinery, railway infrastructure equipment and vehicles and there is increasing interest in new areas such as food and beverage and renewable energy.

Your role as Trade Envoy to Mongolia is invaluable in helping UK companies to take advantage of these opportunities.