Ulaanbaatar
Government to render humanitarian assistance to Japan
Politics
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar yesterday met with Masato Takaoka, Ambassador of Japan to Mongolia, informing that the Government of Mongolia is to render humanitarian aid of USD 100 thousand to Japan in conjunction with flooding disaster occurred in western Japan.
Mongolians are deeply saddened by the loss of many lives and huge damage due to the disaster. During the Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction which wrapped up a few days ago in Ulaanbaatar city, countries discussed about overcoming disaster all together. We again feel how our cooperation is important said the Minister and cited that all Mongolians sincerely want to give support to Japanese friends when they are having a difficult time.
Ambassador M.Takaoka expressed his deep gratitude for the support of the Government of Mongolia and Mongolian people and remarked that it is an indication of strong friendship of Mongolia and Japan.
In regard with flooding disaster, President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga, Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh and Foreign Affairs Minister D.Tsogtbaatar have sent condolences to state and government heads of Japan respectively.
B.Batchimeg
