Mongolia and Japan Discuss Airport Expansion, Visas and EPA Trade
State Great Khural Chairman S. Byambatsogt met Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and called for regular parliamentary exchanges. The sides reviewed a proposed concessional ODA loan for expansion of Chinggis Khaan International Airport, on which the parliamentary notice said agreement in principle had been reached. Mongolia also requested visa-free short stays and raised the limited use of export opportunities under the bilateral Economic Partnership Agreement. The speaker said more than 21,000 Mongolians live, study or work in Japan. Detailed loan terms and any change to visa rules remain subject to further decisions.
M-International Editorial DeskUpdated September 7, 2026
State Great Khural Chairman S. Byambatsogt met Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on September 3. They supported regular parliamentary exchanges and discussed Mongolia's special strategic partnership with Japan.
The parliamentary account said the parties had reached agreement in principle on a concessional Japanese ODA loan for expanding Chinggis Khaan International Airport. Mongolia also proposed visa exemption for short-term visitors and noted that its exports have made limited use of the Economic Partnership Agreement despite broad tariff-free coverage. More than 21,000 Mongolians were reported to be studying, working or residing in Japan. Final loan conditions and visa-policy changes were not announced.