Foreign Minister Hayashi, who is visiting Russia's neighboring country, Mongolia, met with Foreign Minister Batzetzeg and emphasized the need for the international community to work together to deal with Russia, which continues its military invasion of Ukraine.
On the 1st, Foreign Minister Hayashi visited Mongolia, a neighboring country of Russia, which has strong economic ties including the energy field, met with Foreign Minister Batzetzeg, and exchanged opinions on the situation in Ukraine.
In this, Foreign Minister Hayashi mentioned that this is the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Mongolia, and now that the international order is facing serious challenges, the cooperation between the two countries that share universal values. Was sought after.
In addition, Minister Hayashi reiterated that Russia's military invasion is a serious situation that shakes the foundations of the entire international community, including Asia, and emphasized the need for the international community to work together.
In response, Foreign Minister Batzetzeg explained that Mongolia's humanitarian assistance to Ukraine was important, and expressed the recognition that an immediate ceasefire and mitigation of the tense situation are important.
The two Foreign Ministers confirmed that they would continue to communicate closely in the future.
They also agreed to continue to cooperate in dealing with North Korea's nuclear and missile issues and abduction issues.
Foreign Minister Hayashi "I want to appeal to the international community"
Foreign Minister Hayashi told reporters, "I visited Mongolia, which is located between China and Russia and is in a geopolitically important position, for the first time in a year and a half as Japan's Foreign Minister, and the international community responded to Russia's military invasion. He urged that solidarity is strongly required. Japan would like to continue to work closely with the G7 = seven major countries and other related countries to directly appeal to the international community. "