This article examines the enduring and evolving relations between Mongolia and Italy. The year 2025 marks the fifty-fifth anniversary of the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between the two states. However, their historical interaction extends back to the thirteenth century. In recent decades, the relationship has deepened through high-level exchanges and the establishment of resident embassies in both capitals, reflecting a growing mutual interest.
For Mongolia, engagement with Italy aligns with its “Third Neighbor” policy, designed to balance the dominant influence of its immediate neighbors, Russia and China. Moreover, Italy is one of Mongolia’s key gateways to Europe and the broader Western community.
Conversely, Mongolia represents a strategic partner for Italy for several reasons. From a geopolitical perspective, the region is of significant interest to Italy, which, despite being a maritime nation, pays close attention to the broader Central Asia region. Mongolia holds a unique position, offering a privileged perspective on the geopolitical developments in the East.
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Photo: The Statue of Marco Polo stands in the center of Mongolia’s capital – Ulaanbaatar, across the street from the Foreign Ministry of Mongolia. At the background are seen Mongolia’s State Palace and Ulaanbaatar City Hall.
