Mongolia and Laos Unite to Build a Digital Future Together
So here’s something exciting on the international cooperation front—Mongolia is stepping confidently into a new digital era, and this time, it’s doing so hand-in-hand with Laos. Just recently, on April 10th, a significant meeting took place in Ulaanbaatar between Mongolia’s Minister of Digital Development, Innovation, and Communications, Mr. Baatarkhuu Tsend, and the Ambassador of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Mr. Hongkeo Souksavath. What came out of that meeting could potentially reshape digital governance for both nations.
Mongolia proudly showcased its success with the “e-Mongolia” platform, a digital government service that has made public services more transparent and accessible to citizens. And it's not just about national pride—the success is measurable. Thanks to “e-Mongolia,” the country jumped 28 places in the United Nations’ E-Government Development Index, now ranking 46th out of 190 nations. That’s no small feat.
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Inspired by this achievement, Minister Baatarkhuu offered something groundbreaking—Mongolia is willing to share the source code behind the “e-Mongolia” system with Laos. The idea is to help Laos develop its own e-government system, to be known as “e-Laos.” This gesture isn’t just about sharing software; it’s a sign of true partnership. It’s about building a shared vision of the future where technology bridges gaps in governance and brings governments closer to their people.
Both sides agreed this step is more than just a tech exchange—it’s a move toward deepening bilateral relations, enhancing efficiency in public service, and laying the groundwork for a thriving digital economy in both countries. They also talked about joint efforts in digital innovation and how best practices can be shared between their nations.
It’s worth noting this partnership isn’t happening in isolation. It follows a series of high-level state visits between the two countries—President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa visited Laos in 2023, and the Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith returned the gesture in 2024. These visits resulted in several Memorandums of Understanding in areas like health, agriculture, light industry, and now, public service reform. What we’re seeing is the natural evolution of a growing and strategic friendship.
This new tech cooperation between Mongolia and Laos highlights how innovation can be a bridge between cultures and governments. It shows how shared digital tools can inspire mutual growth and support regional transformation. For Mongolia, it’s another proud moment in its digital journey. For Laos, it could be the beginning of a transformative chapter. And for the rest of us watching—it’s a reminder that collaboration is the real power behind innovation.
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