Prioritizing Social Security and Labour Rights for Mongolian Citizens

Ms. L. Munkhzul, State Secretary of the Ministry of Family, Labour, and Social Protection, met with Mr. Ikeda Hideto, Director of Japan’s International Human Resource Management Association, along with other representatives, to discuss updates to Japan’s system for hiring specialized skilled workers.

 

The two nations began a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in 2020 to facilitate the transfer of technical skills from Japan to Mongolia through the Skilled Intern Training Program. Since the program’s inception:

• 394 Mongolian citizens have qualified and been deployed to Japan as specialized skilled workers in 10 approved sectors.

• 6,900 individuals have been placed through authorized organizations.

 

Japan has recently improved its recruitment system for skilled workers from abroad, focusing on training, professional development, and enhancing social security, workplace safety, working conditions, wages, and benefits.

 

State Secretary Ms. L. Munkhzul reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to protecting the rights and social security of Mongolian citizens working abroad. She stated:

“Instances of Mongolian workers facing violations of their rights while working abroad are not uncommon. Our ministry prioritizes the social security and labor rights of Mongolian citizens. We will not impose any restrictions on authorized organizations that send skilled interns to Japan and will continue these efforts within the framework of the memorandum and relevant laws and regulations.”

This collaboration underscores Mongolia’s dedication to ensuring the well-being and rights of its citizens participating in international labor markets while developing stronger bilateral ties with Japan.