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Mongolia aims for deeper ties with 'third neighbor' Japan

Mongolia's Foreign Minister Batmunkh Battsetseg expressed interest in deepening cooperation with Japan, referring to it as a 'third neighbor,' in areas such as aviation. This comes after Mongolia has traditionally maintained close relations with its immediate neighbors, China and Russia.

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Foreign Minister Battsetseg says airport expansion project will further boost cooperation

Mongolia's Minister for Foreign Affairs Batmunkh Battsetseg speaks during an interview in Tokyo, Japan on June 10. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)

YURIKA YONEDA

June 16, 2026 14:00 JST

TOKYO -- Mongolia is keen to further strengthen cooperation with Japan as a "third neighbor," following China and Russia, in a wide range of fields, including the aviation sector, its foreign minister said in a recent interview.

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Mongolia aims for deeper ties with 'third neighbor' Japan

Mongolia's Foreign Minister Batmunkh Battsetseg expressed interest in deepening cooperation with Japan, referring to it as a 'third neighbor,' in areas such as aviation. This comes after Mongolia has traditionally maintained close relations with its immediate neighbors, China and Russia.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a neutral summary of Mongolia's stated intentions without taking a stance or using biased language. It reports on diplomatic aspirations without emphasizing any particular ideological perspective.