Mongolia calls Türkiye its “third neighbour”

FRIENDSHIP MESSAGES WERE GIVEN IN ISTANBUL**

Ankhbayar Danuu, Consul General of Mongolia in Istanbul, gave an important message about the developing relations between Türkiye and Mongolia:

“Mongolia has only two land neighbors: China and Russia. However, we officially accept Türkiye as our third neighbor. This is a special commitment for us, not only diplomatically, but also historically and culturally.”

The statement was made during the visit of UCWEP President Hasan Taşkın to the Consulate General of Mongolia in Istanbul. During the meeting held in a friendly atmosphere, it was decided to cooperate between the two countries in media, digital publishing and cultural fields.

General Coordinator Eren Şar, on behalf of UCWEP, and Vice Consul Unurjargal Baatar, on the Mongolian side, also attended the visit. The parties agreed on a vision of cooperation that will be strengthened by mutual understanding, historical ties and joint projects between the peoples of the two countries.

UCWEP President Hasan Taşkın evaluated, “The ties to be established through media with friendly and brotherly Mongolia will both comply with the requirements of the digital age and reflect cultural depth.”

NAADAM EID CELEBRATIONS AND MAGNIFICENT LIGHT SHOW

Naadam Festival, the most important national holiday of Mongolia, is celebrated with enthusiasm this year as well. Istanbul also hosts the events held in representative offices across the country and abroad.

As part of the Naadam Holiday, celebrated in honor of the 2234th anniversary of the Mongolian State, the 819th anniversary of the Great Mongolian Empire, and the 104th anniversary of the Mongolian People’s Revolution, on Wednesday evening, July 10, 2025, Çamlıca Tower, one of the iconic structures of Istanbul, will be illuminated with the colors of the Mongolian flag between 21.00 and 23.00.

This event will symbolically reflect Mongolia’s independence, cultural identity and friendship ties with Türkiye in the skies of Istanbul.

NAADAM: A MODERN HERITAGE FROM A NOMAD TRADITION

Naadam Festival is a festival that celebrates traditional Mongolian sports and the spirit of national unity, with historical roots dating back to the Hun Empire. This tradition, which has been celebrated throughout history with names such as Kuraltay and Toy; Today, it is a reflection of the identity and culture of the Mongolian people.

In January 2025, during the official visit of Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa upon the invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the relations between the two countries were raised to the level of Strategic Partnership, and Türkiye was officially declared as the “Third Neighbor” in the Mongolian Foreign Policy Concept.