Ulaanbaatar, March 6, 2024. /MONTSAME/. The third consultative meeting of the implementation organizations for Resolution No. 36 of the State Great Khural of Mongolia on “Some Measures to be Taken to Ensure Food Supply and Safety” took place at the State Palace of Mongolia on March 5, 2024.

At the Meeting, Head of the Office of the President of Mongolia Sodbaatar Yangug said, “President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa initiated a draft resolution aimed at ensuring Mongolia's food supply and security, which was subsequently approved by the Parliament as Resolution No. 36. More than a year has passed since its adoption. We have been assessing the progress of our work every six months. In the past, President Khurelsukh personally visited 65 enterprises, including 57 food factories, and gained firsthand knowledge of their operations. We established the “Food Revolution” NGO and the Council of Scientists under the Office of the President.”

Mr. Sodbaatar elaborated: "When examining the tangible results achieved since the launch of the “Food Revolution” National Campaign, we can observe a significant increase in domestic vegetable production. Previously, 70 percent of the national demand for vegetables was met domestically, but this figure has now risen to a historical high of 85 percent."

 “Last year, domestic supply of onions, garlic, and carrots increased by 3-12 percent. Mongolia achieved record-high meat exports. Furthermore, eleven new food factories were commissioned. Investments have been made in egg and salt production, creating the potential to fulfill over 80 percent of domestic needs within the next two to three years,” Head of the Office of the President of Mongolia highlighted.

“Most recently, the new building of the Research Institute of Plant Protection became operational. The United Nations, the World Bank, and the Asian Development Bank have pledged support for the "Food Revolution" National Campaign through various projects and programs. Mongolia will receive over USD 700 million from the Asian Development Bank to bolster food supply infrastructure and production efforts. Furthermore, the Mongolian government has provided financial support through MNT 830 billion in soft loans and over MNT 380 billion in tax benefits and incentives, amounting to a total investment of MNT 1 trillion. These substantial investments are expected to yield positive outcomes in the coming years,” continued Sodbaatar Yangug.

The consultative meeting focuses on the implementation of Resolution No. 36 of the Parliament approved in 2022 on "Some Measures to be Taken to Ensure Food Supply and Security" to accelerate the National Campaign "Food Revolution" initiated by President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa. Representatives from 57 organizations, including the President's Office, Parliament, the Government Secretariat, ministries, public organizations, professional associations, and academic councils, participated in the third consultative meeting.