Japan-Mongolia Summit Meeting (Summary)

  On September 22, commencing at 3:40 p.m. local time (4:40 a.m., September 23, Japan time) for approximately 40 minutes, Mr. KISHIDA Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan, visiting New York to attend the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, held a summit meeting with H.E. Mr. Ukhnaa KHURELSUKH, President of Mongolia.The summary of the meeting is as follows.
  At the beginning of the meeting, President Khurelsukh expressed his condolences for the heavy rain disaster in the Noto Peninsula of Japan.

1. Outset
  Prime Minister Kishida expressed his gratitude for the Mongolia's understanding regarding the postponement of his visit to Mongolia in August due to the response to the earthquake that occurred in Japan, to which President Khurelsukh again expressed his understanding to the decision. President Khurelsukh also expressed his appreciation for Japan's consistent support for Mongolia's economic development until today.
  The two leaders agreed to further strengthen and expand cooperation between Japan and Mongolia as “Special Strategic Partners” both in the political and economic fields.

2. Bilateral relations and Regional situation
  The two leaders reaffirmed that the principles set out in the 2022 Joint Statement, such as maintaining and strengthening a free and open international order based on the rule of law, are becoming increasingly important, amid the deepening of conflict and division in the international community.
  In addition, Prime Minister Kishida stated that he would like to continue to steadily promote concrete cooperation based on the direction of the “Japan-Mongolia Action Plan (2022-2031)”. The two leaders welcomed that the two Governments, as the result of the intergovernmental negotiations, agreed in principle on the Agreement concerning the Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology, and concurred on aiming for early signature of the Agreement.
  Furthermore, Prime Minister Kishida expressed his intention to keep working together with the Mongolian side towards improving the airport facilities in light of the growing passenger demand at the Chinggis Khaan International Airport, a new symbol of the bilateral cooperation, and President Khrulesh expressed his gratitude.
  The two leaders also exchanged views on regional affairs, including the situation in North Korea. Regarding North Korea, both sides confirmed that they would continue to work closely together, including the full implementation of the relevant UN Security Council resolutions. Prime Minister Kishida once again expressed his appreciation for Mongolia's understanding and cooperation on the abduction issue.


[Reference] Major bilateral cooperation items that Japan works on (including new projects)
・Early signing of the Agreement concerning the Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology
・Coordination for the implementation of Official Security Assistance (OSA)
・Addressing the issue of expanding the facilities of Chinggis Khaan International Airport
・Holding of the next Japan-Mongolia Government and Business Sector Joint Committee at an early date
・Digitization of Certificates of Origin for Agreement between Japan and Mongolia for an Economic Partnership
・Coordination for cooperation on the improvement of customs facilities and repairment of railway lines in Mongolia
・Coordination for cooperation on the improvement of the supply of educational materials in a
cultural facility in Mongolia
・Cooperation on Mongolia’s “One Billion Tree” National Campaign (tree planting, dispatch and invitation of youths)
・Human resource development through World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
・Youth exchange programs （Japan-Mongolia Student Forum, Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths (JENESYS), etc.）
・Coordination for dispatch of the “NIHONGO Partners” by the Japan Foundation