Prime Minister S.Batbold yesterday started his visit to
Japan as the two countries mark the 40th
anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations.

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda and
Batbold are likely to agree that the two countries will enter negotiations on a
bilateral free trade agreement. Batbold will hold talks with Noda today, on
March 12. He will also meet with Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba and business
executives during the visit from Saturday, according to the Mongolian
government spokesman.

Yesterday S.Batbold has interviewed
by the Japanese press, “NHK” TV and journalists from Nikkei, Sankei and
Mianichi newspaper.

He
also met with representatives Japanese major companies such as ANA, Mitsubishi.

Mongolia
interested to develop cooperation in airways sector. ANA has agreement with
Mongolian Eznis Airways to support local air transportation. ‘Mongolian economy
is growing faster. As landlocked country Mongolia needed to develop air transportation.
As result of this cooperation will increase number of Japanese tourists” said
S.Batbold during the meeting with Sh.Ito, President of ANA, K.Oda, Vice
President of ANA and K.Shibata, Vice President of ANA on foreign affairs.

“We are focusing on training,
implement high technology and investment. We are relying on support Mongolian
government” said President Sh.Ito.

President of Mitsubishi K.Kobayashi
expressed his company planning to do investment in various ways.

Japanese
journalists asked Prime Minister questions on Mongolian government’s makor
projects such as Tavantolgoi particularly on international tender process and
what is the role of Japanese companies in this process. “Process is going in
frame of law. Negotiation process is not easy. It should decided behalf of
Mongolian citizens interest. But we also respecting interest of investors” said
S.Batbold.

Prime Minister S.Batbold attended memorial ceremony being
held at Tokyo”s National Theatre. It was attended by Japan”s Emperor Akihito and
Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda.