Mongolia's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development, J. Enkhbayar, visited the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center—a state-owned enterprise—to review its operations and the progress of ongoing and planned projects.

During the meeting, PPP Center Director M. Amgalanbaatar presented the institution's core functions, key projects in the pipeline, strategic priorities, and existing challenges. The Center is currently studying several major infrastructure initiatives, including:

Erdenet Pumped Storage Hydropower Plant

Tayvan Transport Terminal

Runway reinforcement and expansion to 4C/4D classification at four provincial airports

Hazardous waste treatment facility

113-km Darkhan–Altanbulag highway expansion to four lanes

30 MW regulating hydropower plant in Bayankhongor Province

100 MW pumped storage power plant in Tsenkhermandal, Khentii Province

1,250-km Artsuuri–Nariinsukhait–Shiveekhuren railway

261-km paved road between Mörön and Uliastai

Deputy Prime Minister Enkhbayar emphasized that public-private partnerships play a critical role in implementing Mongolia’s 2021–2025 Five-Year Development Guidelines. He instructed relevant authorities to promptly initiate private partner selection, actively engage foreign investors through diplomatic channels, and invite domestic businesses to participate.

Given fiscal constraints, he stressed the importance of boosting private sector involvement and attracting investment to drive economic growth. He also highlighted the need to convert feasibility studies and technical assessments into bankable projects ready for implementation, strengthen intersectoral coordination, and take organizational measures to accelerate progress.

Research and Cooperation Department Director A. Ganzorig provided information on international organizations supporting the PPP Center and discussed key steps for advancing projects to implementation.

The Deputy Prime Minister concluded by underscoring the Center’s strategic role in fostering public-private collaboration, mobilizing investment, and ensuring effective execution of economic development policies.