Japan-Mongolia Relations
Messages of Condolences issued by Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru and Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi following the passing of H.E. Dr. Punsalmaa Ochirbat, the First President of Mongolia
January 19, 2025
Following the passing of H.E. Dr. Punsalmaa Ochirbat, the First President of Mongolia on January 17, Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru conveyed messages of condolences to H.E. Mr. Ukhnaa Khurelsukh, President of Mongolia, and H.E. Mr. Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene, Prime Minister of Mongolia. In addition, Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi sent a message of condolences to H.E. Ms. Batmunkh Battsetseg, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia. In their messages, they expressed sincere condolences and paid tribute to the first President Ochirbat for his leadership in Mongolia’s democratization and transition to a market economy and the establishment of the foundation for the development of Japan-Mongolia relations.