Mongolia-Kazakhstan Central Bank Governors Meet on Monetary Policy Cooperation
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On April 22, 2026, Governor S. Narantsogt of the Bank of Mongolia met Governor Timur Suleimenov of the National Bank of Kazakhstan in Almaty during a presidential state visit. The two central banks agreed to cooperate on simplifying cross-border payment settlements and supporting direct correspondent banking relationships, and to explore Letters of Credit, guarantees, and currency swap agreements to boost bilateral trade. They also discussed potential CBDC collaboration and capacity-building through the IMF's CCAMTAC center. The meeting was described as a milestone in deepening bilateral central bank cooperation and trade finance.
“The parties reached an agreement to cooperate on strengthening bilateral economic relations, particularly by simplifying cross-border payment settlements and supporting direct correspondent banking relationships.”
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The Bank of Mongolia published a press release summarizing a bilateral meeting between its Governor and the Governor of the National Bank of Kazakhstan, held during a state visit to Kazakhstan. The two institutions agreed to cooperate on simplifying cross-border payment settlements and supporting direct correspondent banking relationships, and to explore trade finance instruments including Letters of Credit, guarantees, and currency swap agreements. They also discussed CBDC technology collaboration and IMF CCAMTAC capacity-building programs.
For financial institutions operating in or between Mongolia and Kazakhstan, the meeting signals a concrete regulatory dialogue aimed at reducing friction in bilateral trade and payment flows. Banks engaged in cross-border settlement with counterparties in the other country should monitor for forthcoming bilateral agreements that may streamline correspondent banking requirements.
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Governor of the Bank of Mongolia S. Narantsogt Meets with the Governor of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mr. Timur Suleimenov
2026-04-22 19:00 | News
April 22, 2026 – Within the framework of the State Visit of the President of Mongolia to the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Governor of the Bank of Mongolia, Mr. S. Narantsogt, met with the Governor of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Timur Suleimenov, at the National Bank’s headquarters.
The meeting was held in a constructive and professional atmosphere. Both Governors exchanged views on current macroeconomic conditions and shared experiences regarding monetary policy implementation, with a focus on ensuring stability, managing inflation, and increasing policy effectiveness.
The parties reached an agreement to cooperate on strengthening bilateral economic relations, particularly by simplifying cross-border payment settlements and supporting direct correspondent banking relationships.
Furthermore, they agreed to explore the development of trade finance instruments, including Letters of Credit (LC), guarantees, and currency swap agreements, to boost bilateral trade.
The discussion also covered potential technological collaboration on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) and capacity-building initiatives for Bank of Mongolia staff through the IMF’s Caucasus, Central Asia, and Mongolia Regional Capacity Development Center (CCAMTAC) in Almaty.
Both sides highlighted this meeting as a significant milestone in deepening bilateral central bank cooperation and trade finance.
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