The role and place of Mongolian — Russian relations in strengthening regional security

The current processes taking place in Northeast Asia are characterized by increased threats to stability and security. This situation dictates the need to build a regional security system. Currently, Russia and China are playing an active role in building it. As for Mongolia, its participation in the security architecture being created in the region could be an additional factor in strengthening stability. It should be borne in mind that the nature of the interstate relations that have developed between Russia and Mongolia indicate the desire of both countries to expand cooperation in various fi elds. Mongolia maintains similar friendly relations with China and other countries in the region. At the same time, the Mongolian side avoids joining interstate associations created under the auspices of Russia. The article concludes that it is necessary to expand economic cooperation between Russia and Mongolia by implementing projects, including with the participation of other states in the region (China). Mongolia's participation in the implementation of joint projects in the fi eld of economics creates conditions for its involvement in the process of building a regional security system.