Khovd city will be developed as a green development model, and a western region hub for preservation and promotion of multi-ethnic culture and heritage, and development of education, science, information, international tourism, transport and logistics spheres and an industrial park.

Eastern region's tourism, external trade, transport and logistics, agriculture, agricultural industry and industrial park will center in Choibalsan city, the fourth largest city of Mongolia.

Baganuur city is projected to become an eco-friendly manufacturer, combining mining and SMEs, promoting responsible mining, developing tourism and SMEs and reducing unemployment and poverty.

The General Development Plans were formulated based on indicators including the national and regional economic growth, role of cities in population distribution and density, infrastructure capacity and national social and economic development directions. The cities can attract foreign investment with effective utilization of their geographic advantage, the Cabinet sees.