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(Mongolian Defense Minister Nyamaagiin Enkhbold speaking a foreign language)

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(Female translator) This relationship has been an important one

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for extending common interest, democracy, freedom, respect for human rights

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and friendly relations of the people of the two countries

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and strengthening the military trust in the region

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and throughout the world, and maintaining global peace and stability.

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(Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan) Today's meeting

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reaffirms the strength of the U.S.-Mongolia

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defense relationship,

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one underpinned by our nations' shared democratic values