Japan-Mongolia relations

Among Mongolia’s regional partners, Japan is playing an increasingly important role in modernizing the country’s defense sector. 

Battsetseg Batmunkh’s visit paves the way for an even bigger event to come: Japanese Emperor Naruhito’s visit to Mongolia this summer.

Given the current state of international affairs, it’s time to move beyond bilateral ties to explore a trilateral partnership between Ulaanbaatar, Tokyo, and Seoul.

The assassination of the former prime minister was a shock to Mongolia, given his immense contributions in bolstering the bilateral relationship.

Since 1972, the relationship has grown from economic assistance to include educational exchanges and security cooperation.

Any mention of Mongolia's candidacy was notably absent from President Khurelsukh’s U.N. speech. Does that pave the way for Japan to win a nonpermanent seat in the U.N. Security Council?

In the space of just five days, Mongolian officials have held high-level talks with China, Japan, South Korea, and the United States

On February 24, 2017, Mongolia and Japan celebrated 45 years of diplomatic relations.

"2015 marked increasing diplomatic engagement for Mongolia in East Asia, the Persian Gulf, and even the Americas."

The three countries held their inaugural trilateral meeting in New York last week.

Japan may be seeking Mongolia's help in approaching North Korea.