Japan and Mongolia sign defense technology transfer agreement

Japan and Mongolia have signed an agreement on the transfer of defense equipment and technology between the authorities of the two countries. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan on December 12.

"An agreement on the transfer of defense equipment and technology was signed between the Government of Japan and the Government of Mongolia. The agreement will enter into force as the necessary procedures between the governments of the two countries are finalized," - stated on the website of the department.

It is noted that the document establishes a legal framework for the two governments on the handling of defense equipment and technologies. They will be transferred between the two sides for joint projects, "including those that will contribute to peace and stability."

Japan already has similar agreements with 16 countries: the US, the UK, the UAE, India, the Philippines, India and others. The document implies that the secret information exchanged between the countries will be protected, and has a condition that weapons cannot be transferred to a third country without the consent of the counterparty to the agreement.

Prior to that, on November 15, following a trilateral meeting at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima, Peru, it was announced that the United States, the Republic of Korea and Japan plan to strengthen their missile defense capabilities. The joint statement was signed by U.S. Presidents Joe Biden and South Korean President Yun Seok-yol and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

Earlier, on Nov. 4, the U.S. and South Korea concluded a preliminary agreement on nuclear cooperation. The two countries reportedly strengthened the administration of export controls on civilian nuclear technology.