Export cooperation push brought together business leaders and newly appointed ambassadors on April 6. Specifically, the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted the meeting. The Small and Medium Enterprises Agency of Mongolia and the Mongolian Wool and Cashmere Association also participated. Newly appointed ambassadors to 20 foreign countries attended the gathering. The sides held discussions on strengthening cooperation between business associations and diplomatic missions.
President of the MNCCI Lkhagvajav Baatarjav delivered opening remarks at the meeting. He noted the importance of diplomatic missions’ roles in increasing private sector participation. Expanding export markets requires active engagement from ambassadors abroad. Baatarjav presented his proposals on active support for foreign trade and investment. He also discussed tangible opportunities and resources to increase non-mining exports.
Director of the SME Agency Erdenesaikhan Ya provided detailed information to the ambassadors. He discussed opportunities to bring domestic producers to foreign markets. He also outlined pressing issues facing Mongolian exporters. Cooperation pathways received detailed attention during his presentation. Subsequently, he then started a discussion among all meeting participants.
Advisor to the President Javkhlan Bayarsaikhan briefed attendees on the cashmere, wool, and leather sector. He explained the current situation facing these industries. Export opportunities within the White Gold national program received detailed attention. The President initiated this program to boost the cashmere sector. Pressing issues facing the industry also came up for discussion. Business representatives then expressed their views on potential solutions.
The newly appointed ambassadors expressed their commitment to active cooperation. They will work to intensify bilateral trade and economic cooperation. Supporting domestic producers remains a top priority for their missions. Attracting investment to Mongolia will also receive significant attention. The ambassadors represent 20 foreign countries with diverse economic profiles.
The sides agreed to focus on expanding business relations and investor cooperation. Increasing the range and volume of export products will drive future efforts. Diplomatic missions will serve as key facilitators for these goals. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to follow-up actions. However, specific timelines for implementation were not announced. Future meetings will track progress on these commercial diplomacy initiatives.
