The Mongolian government has been working hard to improve the urban environment. For example, the Government has devised a comprehensive plan to address regional development disparities by establishing a new city (New Zuunmod City), along with a free economic zone, in the Khushig Valley area of Tuv Province.

The strategic location of this development aligns with the presence of the Chinggis Khaan International Airport, which commenced operations in July 2021 with Japanese ODA Loan support. The airport is widely recognized as a symbol of Japan and Mongolia’s strong cooperation.

To further solidify this initiative, the State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia approved the “New Zuunmod Development Master Plan” in April 2022. The new Zuunmod Development Master Plan will contribute not only to the development of the target area but also to the achievement of SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) Goals 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure) and 11 (Sustainable cities and communities).