Over 3,900 Mongolian citizens are working in Japan as technical interns and skilled workers

Minister for Family and Labour, Social protection Mr. T. Aubakir met with a delegation led by Mr. Keito Ito, Head of the Economic division of Nakashibetsu City, Japan on July 29, 2025.

During the meeting Nakashibetsu City representatives expressed their interest in cooperating to support Mongolian citizens working and studying in sector such as agriculture, construction, information technology, and caregiving in Japan, and later applying their acquired skills and qualifications upon returning to Mongolia. Minister Mr. Aubakir welcomed their proposal and noted that it is highly important for Mongolian youth to work in Japan’s agricultural sector, where they can gain hands-on experience with advanced technologies and develop a strong work ethic and discipline.

Nakashibetsu City’s economy is primarily based on livestock and dairy production, and it is known as a national leader in Japan for its technological advancement, high milk quality, and output.

Mongolia and Japan have been cooperating under several frameworks, including:

·         The Memorandum of Cooperation on the Technical Intern Training Program signed in 2017, and

·         The Memorandum on the Basic Framework for proper operation of Specified Skilled Workers Program signed in 2019.

These agreements have facilitated the exchange of technical interns and skilled workers, promoting broader international cooperation.

As noted by Mr. Keita Ito, there are currently 19 Mongolian citizens working in Nakashibetsu city.