On October 12, 2026, Professor Lan Yujie, Vice President of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), met with the visiting delegation led by Bat-Erdene Batnasan, President of the Mongolian National Foundation for Science and Technology (MFST).

Prof. Lan Yujie conveyed  the greetings of Prof. Dou Xiankang, President of NSFC.He noted that NSFC actively integrates itself into the global innovation network and deepens international exchanges and cooperation in basic research. Under frameworks such as the Sustainable Development International Cooperation Program (SDIC), NSFC has worked with scientists from countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative to address common challenges such as climate change, life and health, and sustainable utilization of resources. He also reviewed the cooperation between NSFC and MFST, and expressed the hope that the two sides could continue to deepen cooperation under the framework of the SDIC Program in 2027, further expand cooperation areas and innovate cooperation modes on the basis of the existing fruitful cooperation, and contribute to the building of a community with a shared future for mankind through scientific and technological innovation.

Bat-Erdene Batnasan expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and detailed introduction from Vice President Lan Yujie. He said that the MFST attaches great importance to the cooperation with NSFC, and is willing to continue to deepen practical cooperation with NSFC under frameworks such as the SDIC Program.

During the meeting, staff of the Division of Asia, Africa and International Organizations, Bureau of International Cooperation of NSFC, introduced the progress of the 2026 NSFC-MFST cooperation. The two sides had an in-depth exchanges on deepening practical cooperation under the framework of the SDIC Program, advancing 2026 Joint Programs and expanding cooperation areas.

Dr. Fan Yingjie, Director General of the Bureau of International Cooperation, and staff of the Division of Asia, Africa and International Organizations attended the meeting.