The Standing Committee on Security and Foreign Policy of the Parliament and the National University of Mongolia organized a theoretical and practical conference on “Eurasian Security and Mongolia” at the State Palace.
The event was opened by G.Temuulen, Member of the Parliament and Chairman of the Standing Committee, who highlighted that one of Mongolia’s key foreign policy goals is to fully leverage international relations to ensure national security at both regional and global levels, while supporting the country’s overall development. He stressed that no country today can ensure its security alone, noting the shifting dynamics of international relations, rising polarization, nationalism, and conflicts of interest, as well as the emergence of new alliances and power redistributions.
“In such a complex environment, Mongolia must maintain an open, multilateral, and balanced foreign policy, carefully engage with its neighbors, and expand economic and cooperative relations through smart, strategic measures,” G.Temuulen said. He also emphasized the importance of research-based analysis by the standing committee to assess emerging challenges and shape effective foreign policy.
The conference welcomed greetings from Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg, conveyed by the Ministry’s Chargé d’Affaires D.Munkhtur. In the opening remarks, it was noted that although nearly a year has passed since the previous conference, global and regional events continue to create a complex and unpredictable environment, with ongoing challenges such as armed conflicts and economic difficulties.
Conference speakers underlined that Mongolia’s principles of peace-loving, open, multilateral, and independent foreign policy have proven their foresight and are being actively implemented. Notable recent foreign policy developments include the president’s working visits to Russia and China, the resumption of trilateral meetings after a three-year hiatus, the establishment of a strategic partnership with Turkey, and the strengthening of partnerships with the Czech Republic, Poland, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. These initiatives reflect Mongolia’s commitment to maintaining balanced foreign relations, expanding its international engagement, and actively participating in regional affairs.
D.Tsogtbaatar, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Justice, also spoke in support of the conference, noting that for small countries like Mongolia, foreign policy lies at the heart of national security.
The first keynote speech was delivered by Dr. Ts.Buyantogoo, Director of the Eurasian Institute of Strategic Studies, on “Analyzing Eurasian Security from a Geopolitical Perspective”, in which he discussed state ideology, realism, strategy, and geopolitics, emphasizing the importance of studying neighboring countries’ strategies. Dr. J.Mendee, Member of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences and Director of the National Security Council, and N.Soyolgerel, Director of the National Security Council’s Center for Security Policy Studies, presented on “New Eurasian Geopolitics and Security Environment and Mongolia.” They noted that Eurasia is in a historical transition period marked by great power competition, regional autonomy, technological fragmentation, and climate pressures, creating both opportunities and vulnerabilities for Mongolia.
The conference concluded with an afternoon panel discussion, where scholars, diplomats, and security experts exchanged views. G.Temuulen highlighted that the conference’s recommendations and findings would serve as a basis for future policy decision-making. The event provided a platform for in-depth discussion on Mongolia’s foreign policy, regional security challenges, and the country’s strategic role in a dynamically changing Eurasian environment.
