In order to reflect industry issues from a scientific point of view for a state policy document on industrial development, Minister of Industry D.Erdenebat met with scientists yesterday. Previously, this kind of meeting has been organized with members of professional associations of each sector. 

As noted by the Minister, the state policy document on industrial development is being reviewed and will be submitted for discussion in a government session next week. 

As stated and reflected in the state policy document on industrial development, the industrial sector should first of all rely on state support, science and scientific study,  and the private sector, with export orientation as a leading agenda to develop technology and for the production sector to be able to compete on the global market. Development of national industry is a priority issue and regulations and the coordination of trade should be put in place for the development of national industry.           

As reflected in the policy document, the production sector should be developed in three stages: 2015 to 2020, 2020 to 2025, and 2025 to 2030.

Many past discussions have raised the issue of how to develop the industrial sector, but little progress has been made because it was not clear how to launch development.

Minister D.Erdenebat noted that the opinions of scientists and researchers are very important, as it is very important to settle geopolitical issues and the issue of economic dependence. 

The scientists noted, “Previously, industrial policy hasn’t been approved as state policy in an independent way, and always have been put aside.  

"Thanks to the establishment of an independent ministry, now we will have a policy on industrial development and works to be implemented in the middle and long terms have became certain, so as a result, a lot of changes and renovations can be further made.  

"On the other hand, in order to prepare skillful personnel and specialists, we need close co-operation with the Ministry of Education and Science. The industrial sector can be developed rapidly only with skillful personnel and specialists. Frankly speaking, there are no skilled personnel in the industrial sector. Therefore, we should, according to the policy, put as much attention on the issue of the preparation of skilled personnel."

At the end of the meeting, Minister D.Erdenebat emphasized, “The most important reliance and support for the development of the industrial sector is our scientists and researchers. By reflecting your opinions in the industrial policy document, it can be submitted for the discussion to the government session and submitted for approval by the Parliament."