Japan-Mongolia Defense Ministers' Meeting
Overview
On September 30, 2026, Defense Minister Koizumi met with Mongolian Defense Minister Damba Batlot in Tokyo. Minister Koizumi described Mongolia as a partner that shares Japan's values and principles, said Japan places importance on defense cooperation and exchanges, and welcomed Minister Batlot's visit to Japan. The two ministers exchanged views on defense cooperation and exchanges, and agreed to advance them and coordinate to maintain and strengthen a free and open international order based on the rule of law.
Key points
- The meeting was held in Tokyo on September 30, 2026.
- The two ministers exchanged views on defense cooperation and exchanges.
- Minister Koizumi welcomed Minister Batlot's visit to Japan.
Overview
From 3:30 p.m. on September 30, 2026, the Japan-Mongolia defense ministers' meeting was held in Tokyo between Defense Minister Koizumi and Mongolian Defense Minister Damba Batlot, lasting about 40 minutes. The two ministers exchanged views on defense cooperation and exchanges.
Impact
The two ministers agreed to continue working closely together and advance defense cooperation and exchanges.
The two ministers confirmed that they would coordinate to maintain and strengthen a free and open international order based on the rule of law.
Details
Minister Koizumi said Mongolia is located at a strategic crossroads between Russia and China and described it as a partner that shares values and principles such as freedom, democracy, and the rule of law. He also noted that Japan's Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Forces place the utmost importance on defense cooperation and exchanges with Mongolia. Along with these remarks, he welcomed Minister Batlot's visit to Japan. At the meeting, the two ministers exchanged views and agreed to advance future defense cooperation and exchanges.