JICA to cooperate in “One Billion Trees” national movement
EnvironmentUlaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On
October 31, 2022, the President of Mongolia, U. Khurelsukh, received the President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA),
At the meeting, the President of
Mongolia noted that Japan's support, concessional loans, and aid have played a
special role in strengthening Mongolia's democracy and market economy system
and ensuring sustainable development.
Mentioning that the government
and people of Mongolia highly appreciate the consistent support provided in the
fields of education, health, and agriculture, he emphasized that JICA's
assistance is timely, accessible to citizens, and deeply embedded.
In the future, he said, there are
ample opportunities for cooperation in the fields of mining, rare earth elements,
agriculture, food, and tourism.
Mr. Tanaka Akihiko briefly presented the
results of the projects and programs implemented in Mongolia in recent years
and expressed his close cooperation within the framework of the "One
Billion Trees", "Food Supply and Safety" and "Healthy
Mongolian" movements.
This visit of Mr. Tanaka Akihiko is taking place within the framework of the 50th anniversary of the
establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, the 25th
anniversary of the establishment of JICA's Representative Office in Mongolia,
and the 30th anniversary of JICA's overseas volunteer members assigned to
Mongolia.
Mr. Tanaka Akihiko has been appointed as the President of JICA for the second time and visited Mongolia in 2014.