Acting Minister of Roads and Transport Delgersaikhan Borkhuu met with Ambassador of Japan to Mongolia Masaru Igawahara, Head of JICA Mongolia Office Kensuke Miyagi and Oriental Consultants Global representative K. Takahashi to discuss the expansion of Chinggis Khaan International Airport through Japan's concessional loan.
Acting Minister Delgersaikhan expressed gratitude for the cooperation and emphasized the urgent need to increase the airport's capacity. He noted that the airport's passenger traffic has been growing rapidly and the airport is currently operating at high capacity, which requires urgent measures to expand infrastructure and improve efficiency.
K. Miyagi from JICA and K. Takahashi from Oriental Consultants Global presented the preliminary design and partial expansion plan of the airport's east and west wings, outlining potential options such as building a new passenger terminal, expanding the existing terminal and extending the runway.
The Acting Minister stressed the importance of aligning the feasibility study with Mongolia's long-term development goals, including urban growth, population projections, customs operations, and Ulaanbaatar's congestion. He asked that the planning cover the period up to 2050 and reflect the expected growth in tourism and international passenger traffic.
Both sides agreed to pool their proposals, start construction early, and aim for early completion. The feasibility study will include input from Mongolian transport and aviation experts, address infrastructure issues, and will be presented for discussion at the cabinet level. The parties also pledged to maintain close coordination throughout the process.

Published Date:2025-06-10