The Agri-Investment Forum 2026, jointly organized for the first time by Mongolia's Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the Export International Trade Centre, opened on June 29.

The two-day forum brings together representatives of the government, private sector, international organizations, development partners, investors, financial institutions, and businesses to explore new investment opportunities and strengthen strategic partnerships in the food, agriculture, and light industry sector.

Opening the forum, Member of Parliament and Minister of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry Iderbat Tsagaankhuu and Qingyun Diao, FAO Representative in Mongolia, highlighted the importance of international cooperation in enhancing the competitiveness of Mongolia's food and agriculture sector, attracting greater investment and promoting sustainable development.

In his opening remarks, Minister Iderbat said the sector accounted for 34% of Mongolia's GDP, 5% of export earnings, and 49% of national employment as of the end of 2025.

"These figures demonstrate the sector's strong potential to create jobs, expand value-added production and diversify exports," the minister said, while expressing appreciation to the embassies of France, Belgium, Bulgaria, Poland, Italy, Türkiye, the United States, Canada, and Russia, as well as Mongolia's development partners, for their continued support.

During the first session, State Secretary of the Ministry, Jambaltseren Tumur-Uya, presented Mongolia's strategic initiatives for agricultural development. Xiaoruo Jiang, Senior Policy Officer at the FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, introduced Mongolia's agricultural development policies, investment environment, as well as investment opportunities under the Hand-in-Hand Initiative.

The forum also features presentations on 12 investment projects seeking strategic partnerships, financing, and market expansion. The projects cover value-added solutions in food production, wool and cashmere, leather processing, agroparks, renewable materials, innovation, and biotechnology.

Panel discussions and presentations focus on key topics including:

• Value chains in the food, agriculture, and light industry sectors;
• Supply chain finance and blended finance opportunities;
• International investors' expectations and investment criteria;
• Successful investment experiences in Mongolia;
• Export opportunities in the meat, dairy, wool, and cashmere industries;
• Lessons from Australia's agricultural experience;
• Climate-resilient food systems;
• Safe chemical management in supply chains; and
• Carbon market opportunities in the agricultural sector.

The forum also provides opportunities for business-to-business (B2B) meetings between investors and companies seeking investment, facilitating new business partnerships and investment negotiations.

In addition, an exhibition showcasing investment projects, products, and services, as well as the activities of the World Food Forum's National Youth Chapter in Mongolia, is open to the public.

Organizers said the forum aims to strengthen cooperation among the government, private sector, international organizations, and investors while promoting sustainable investment, expanding value-added production, and increasing exports in Mongolia's food, agriculture, and light industry sectors. It also seeks to identify new pathways for advancing investment, innovation, and international cooperation in these industries.

Ooluun.B

Published Date:2026-06-30