Japan, Mongolia leaders agree on airport, energy cooperation

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae met with her Mongolian counterpart Nyam-Osor Uchral in Tokyo on Tuesday. During the visit, both leaders agreed to support for the expansion of Chinggis Khaan International Airport near the Mongolian capital.

They also assented to collaborate on oil stockpiling and renewable energy sources to help promote Mongolia's oil products. Takaichi reaffirmed Japan's commitment to supporting Mongolia's self-reliance as its key "third neighbor" under an updated Free and Open Indo-Pacific vision.