During the session, Senior Officer D. Otgonjargal of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry provided an overview of the dairy sector’s current status, relevant policies and activities, and the existing milk incentive program. Senior Officer D. Oyun-Erdene of the Ministry of Education presented the “A Cup of Milk Every Day” initiative being implemented in general education schools nationwide. Subsequently, B. Batbaatar, CEO and Coordinator of Dairy Asia, outlined the activities to be implemented by Dairy Asia in 2026 and the twin initiatives designed to coordinate the common interests of the Mongolian dairy sector.

The participants proposed several measures, including extending the milk incentive scheme, which is scheduled to conclude in 2026, and aligning incentives with milk quality. They also recommended effectively promoting the importance of these incentives, increasing overall milk supply, and boosting output during the cool season through strategic dairy cattle breeding and selection work in the autumn. Further proposals included developing milk processing capacity in remote areas, drawing on the model implemented in the Baruun-Urt soum of Sukhbaatar Province; facilitating the transport of milk and dairy products via dedicated vehicles; and providing government support for establishing a robust cold chain infrastructure.

Attendees also endorsed the “A Cup of Milk Every Day” initiative and emphasized the need to increase the consumption of milk and dairy products. They advocated for improving consumer awareness through multi-faceted impact activities, such as creating educational content and organizing competitions to foster a proper understanding among parents. The dairy industry representatives present expressed their willingness to support the Ministry of Education’s proposal in this regard.

Furthermore, the meeting supported the twin initiatives to foster cooperation between non-governmental organizations and industrial associations. These initiatives include establishing a “Mongolian Dairy Alliance” to be led on an annual rotating basis by industrial and professional associations representing farmers and processing plants, as well as organizing “Mongolian Dairy Days” as a joint event for the sector. The participants underscored the critical importance of uniting the sector to work collaboratively for its common interests.

During the consultative meeting, a project document concerning the testing, research, and development of new dairy products was signed. The signatories were B. Batbaatar, CEO and Coordinator of Dairy Asia; Ch. Javzandulam, Executive Director of the Mongolian Camel Milk Cluster; N. Ulziijargal, General Manager of the “Ulaanbaatar” Science and Technology Park under the National University of Mongolia; and D. Byambajav, Deputy Director of “Suu” JSC. This project will focus on researching and testing methods for thickening camel milk with honey, developing two to three new products, organizing discussions on the findings, and promoting the results within the Dairy Asia network. The Mongolian Camel Milk Cluster will hold the patent rights for any new products developed and will manage their utilization among its member companies.