Negotiations are underway between the Governments of Mongolia and Australia to establish a “Social Security Agreement”

In an effort to protect the rights and interests of Mongolian citizens residing abroad, the Government of Mongolia has been working to conclude bilateral social security agreements with countries where many Mongolians live and work. To date, Mongolia has signed and implemented such agreements with Russia, the Republic of Korea, Hungary, Poland, Turkey, the Czech Republic, and Kazakhstan.

Building on these efforts, Mongolia has been working since 2024 to establish a Social Security Agreement with Australia. The two sides are currently holding in-person negotiations in Ulaanbaatar from November 10 to 13, 2025.

The meeting was opened by T. Aubakir, Minister for Family, Labour and Social Protection of Mongolia, and H.E. Mr. Leo Zeng, Ambassador of Australia to Mongolia. In their opening remarks, both sides emphasized that concluding this agreement will play an important role in ensuring the social security rights and benefits of citizens who move and reside between the two countries.

The negotiation is being co-chaired by V. Rentsenkhand, Director of the Social Insurance and Savings Fund Policy Department of Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Protection, and Kate Youill, Director of the Residence and International Payments Division at Australia’s Department of Social Services.

Currently, there are over 22,000 Mongolian citizens residing in Australia.