Education Minister meets with Minister Shunichi Suzuki

Sports
misheel@montsame.gov.mn
2019-08-09 16:09:26

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ During his visit to Japan, Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Sports Yo.Baatarbileg met with Japanese Minister in charge of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games Shunichi Suzuki to exchange views on several issues and request support. 

The parties exchanged views on the issues of ‘Host town’ program of Japanese cities implemented by the Mongolian Embassy in Japan in cooperation with Mongolian National Olympic Committee, National Paralympic Committee and Physical Culture and Sports Authority, Mongolian athletes to participate in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, ‘House of Mongolia’ cultural promotion project proposed to be organized in Tokyo during the Olympic Games and possibility of participation of national artists in the opening or closing concert of the Olympics.

Minister Shunichi Suzuki appreciated Mongolia’s initiative and active participation in the Olympics preparation, expressing willingness to support the requests.

The sides also signed a contract on the clothing of the national team of Mongolia during the Olympic Games, which will be provided by Mizuno. The ceremony uniforms of the athletes will be crafted by national designers.