Amarsaikhan invited Indian oil firms to collaborate on Mongolia’s oil fields, noting infrastructure will be ready within two years. He emphasized Mongolia’s strategic location near China and Russia, along with Free Trade Agreements with Japan and other countries, enhancing market access for Indian businesses. The Deputy PM also mentioned Mongolia’s first oil refinery, funded by India with $1.7 billion investment, expected to meet 50 per cent of domestic demand.

Indian Ambassador Atul Malhari Gotsurve highlighted mining opportunities in coking coal, gold, copper, and critical minerals. He noted Mongolia’s treaty with Russia provides tariff rebates of 50–60% on exports, creating further potential for Indian firms. Sectors such as automobiles and pharmaceuticals were also identified for collaboration.

Madhav Singhania and MNCII President Lkhagvajav Baatarjav outlined a six-point agenda to strengthen ties, focusing on mining, energy, e-mobility, pharmaceuticals, startups, and education. The forum saw participation from industry leaders discussing agribusiness, infrastructure, renewable energy, transport corridors, and critical minerals.

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Samarth supports innovators working on telecom applications, cybersecurity, 5G/6G, AI, IoT, and quantum technologies. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) and TiE act as programme implementation partners. The programme runs in two cohorts of six months each, accommodating up to 36 startups.

Cohort-I selected 18 startups, providing initial grants to develop solutions for five innovative problem statements given by C-DOT. During the demo day in September 2025, top five startups received the next round of funding based on performance.

Dr. Upadhyay said C-DOT aims to establish Academic Centres of Excellence in top institutions to embed innovation in education. The programme aligns with Prime Minister Modi’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” vision and promotes co-creation of indigenous telecom solutions with startups and industry.

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The 12-member delegation, including N.K. Premachandran, Nishikant Dubey, Poonamben Maadam, Vivek Tankha, Brijesh Chowta, Vamsi Gaddam, Bharat Mathukumilli, Rajeev Rai, Phangnon Konyak, Medha Kulkarni, and Ujjwal Nikam, represents India at the United Nations General Assembly. They met Jamaican Ambassador Brian C.M. Wallace to discuss UN priorities, including Security Council reforms.

The delegation also interacted with Amandeep Singh Gill, UN Secretary General’s envoy on Technology. They discussed AI governance, Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), data protection, and India’s leadership in inclusive innovation and technology development.

Indian MPs also delivered statements in UN committees. Poonamben Maadam highlighted ASHA workers and women’s empowerment. Ujjwal Nikam stressed compliance with responsibilities and contributions to trust funds. Bharat Mathukumilli outlined India’s focus on ICT, science, and culture to advance Sustainable Development Goals and collaboration with middle-income countries.

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