“Japan Investment Day” was organized at the Investor Protection Center under the Ministry of Economy and Development.

Vice Minister of Economy and Development Davaasuren Sodnomdarjaa highlighted, “The Japan Investment Day event is the beginning of future effective collaborations to come and will expand opportunities to enrich the Mongolia-Japan Special Strategic Partnership with economic content.

Participants emphasized the importance of introducing Japan’s advanced technology, quality standards, and management practices to accelerate renewable energy development and the energy transition, foster value-added production in the critical minerals and agricultural sectors, and ensure infrastructural sustainability. They also noted that the Government of Mongolia places special importance on concluding trade agreements to expand foreign trade opportunities and diversify export markets.

Within the framework of the “Special Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity,” Mongolia and Japan continue to broaden their cooperation, with economic relations and investment serving as key pillars of the partnership. The Government is focusing on creating a stable, transparent, and predictable environment for investors and is currently drafting amendments to the Law on Economic Freedom, proposed revisions to the Law on Investment, and a revised version of the Law on Permits.

In his remarks, Japanese Ambassador to Mongolia, Igawahara Masaru, expressed commitment to close cooperation to foster efficient collaboration and a sustainable legal environment as a bridge between Mongolian and Japanese entrepreneurs.

The Japanese side emphasized the need to ensure a stable and predictable tax environment, improve tax policies and broader regulatory frameworks applicable to foreign investors, and clarify investment incentive mechanisms. They also proposed deepening cooperation in the mining sector, holding regular B2B meetings in the wool and cashmere industry, and developing more coordinated mechanisms for equipment financing and export insurance. In addition, the Japanese side raised concerns regarding the lengthy preparatory phases, stringent requirements, and qualification criteria associated with participation in large-scale infrastructure projects, noting that greater alignment and coordination are needed to enhance cooperation.

Japan accounts for 4.1 percent of Mongolia’s total foreign trade turnover, including 0.1 percent of exports and 9.6 percent of imports. In the first half of last year, Japan invested USD 1.7 billion in direct investment, representing 3.5 percent of total foreign investment.

 “Japan Investment Day” aims to elevate bilateral economic cooperation to a new level, strengthen mutual understanding and trust, and provide momentum for advancing concrete projects.

Published Date:2026-02-27