India-China Relation / This dream of China will remain just a dream, India will not let it land on the ground

India-China Relation: India's neighbouring country China has long been trying to increase its dominance in Asia under its expansionist policy. Its ambitions also include Mongolia, an important country in Central Asia. Even though it does not openly claim it, Beijing's strategy and actions clearly show that Mongolia is its target. China has been adopting economic and diplomatic tactics to draw Mongolia to its side - and India understands this very well.

India's strategic activism

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has taken its relations with Mongolia to a new height. In this series, India is going to conduct a joint military exercise in Mongolia from June 14 to June 28, in which the Indian Army has already reached. This exercise will not only strengthen defense cooperation, but will also give a clear message to China that India is not going to leave an important geographical nation like Mongolia just like that.

China's dream of tightening the noose on Mongolia

China's expansionist intention has also been acknowledged many times by its media. Mongolia was named as a target area in an article published in China News Service, "China will fight 6 wars in the next 50 years". It claimed that between 2045 and 2050, Beijing will invade Mongolia and subjugate it.

The mindset of calling Mongolia China's "Outer Mongolia", China's panic after the Dalai Lama's visit to Mongolia in 2016, and then sealing the border - all this exposes China's imperialist thinking.

Dependence on China and becoming an alternative to India

Mongolia's economy has been largely dependent on China. Its biggest import source is China. When Beijing postponed negotiations on a loan of 4.2 billion dollars, Mongolia's economic difficulties increased further. To balance this pressure policy of China, Mongolia has deepened strategic relations with India.

Foundation of India-Mongolia relations

In 2015, Prime Minister Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Mongolia. He announced a loan of 1 billion dollars to Mongolia. Modi also became the first foreign leader to address the Mongolian Parliament on a Sunday — a sign of warmth in the relationship.

In 2019, India and Mongolia signed agreements related to disaster management and civilian purposes. Apart from this, India is also giving priority to defense cooperation.

Defense exercises and Buddhist ties

India and Mongolia have joint military exercises like 'Nomadic Elephant' and 'Khaan Quest'. Mongolian military officers train in India. This strengthens the coordination between the armies of the two countries.

History also gives basis to the relationship between India and Mongolia. Kushok Bakula, who was India's ambassador to Mongolia from 1990 to 2000, played an important role in reviving Buddhism there. He was so respected that people stood in line at the Indian Embassy not for visas but for his blessings.