Aug 23, 2024 53 min read Daily News Summaries

Mongolia News Summary for August 23, 2024

The following news articles are the opinions of their authors and publications. They are presented here as translations for informational purposes and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Mongolia Strategy Center or its members.

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Ch. Lodoysambuu: If the Tender Law is Not Reversed, This Parliament Will Be Guilty of Preparing a Huge Ground for Corruption and Theft

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: itoim.mn

During an extraordinary session of the Parliament, discussions are underway on the amendment of the budget, the government's 2024-2028 program, and changes to the 2024 State Budget Law of Mongolia.

Some Members of Parliament have decided to propose the withdrawal of certain bills introduced alongside the draft of the Budget Law. Specifically, today, Members of Parliament Ch. Lodoysambuu and B. Enkhbayar announced on their social media pages that they would propose to the Budget Standing Committee to return the draft amendments to the Tender Law to the government.

Member of Parliament Ch. Lodoysambuu stated, "We have decided, together with Member B. Enkhbayar, to propose to the Budget Standing Committee to withdraw the dangerous laws related to tenders that have been introduced under the guise of budget amendments and to reintroduce them separately for thorough discussion. I trust that members, regardless of party affiliation, will support and cooperate. If the Tender Law is not reversed, this new parliament will become guilty of having set the stage for colossal corruption and theft over the past 30 years."

Member of Parliament B. Enkhbayar added, "We have decided, together with Member Ch. Lodoysambuu, to propose returning the changes to the tender law, intended to resolve a 40 billion tender project and program without open tender and outside the supervision of Parliament, back to the government. We hold a principled position to submit and discuss changes to the tender law independently in Parliament, not as part of the budget via corrupt means."

B. Lkhagvajav: The Government is Abolishing Laws That Monitor Public Funds by Keeping the Minority in Their Pocket

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: itoim.mn

Economist, lawyer, and doctor B. Lkhagvajav discussed issues surrounding the 2024 budget amendment.

An amendment to the Budget Stability Law has been proposed alongside the 2024 budget adjustments. It has become customary to amend the Budget Stability Law before or after each election. It has been changed 17 times before, hasn't it?

In 2009, there was a decline in mining products, and by January of that year, there was a shortage of gasoline, oil, and wheat, with the exchange rate reaching 1200-1740 MNT, which was very high at the time. During that period, after the agreement on Oyu Tolgoi, we received a $250 million aid. We also worked with the International Monetary Fund and received $250 million. It was then that the Budget Stability Law was enacted. From that time, the main concepts of the Budget Stability Law, which are being implemented abroad, were not translated and were left vague. European laws, for instance, include provisions on what measures to take if national debt increases. For example, if the debt-to-GDP ratio is 40-50% and it increases to 55%, then the ceiling is raised. What measures should the government responsible for public finance take in such cases? For instance, if the budget debt increases by another five percent, then next year's budget cannot exceed the previous year's budget. If the debt reaches 60%, measures are taken to stop financing from any public funds. If it exceeds 60%, government bonds and loans are limited. None of these necessary provisions were translated in our case, and they've been ignored. For the last 12 years, the ceiling has been raised up and down. What happens by doing this? Decisions are made by the majority and continue without implementing the measures that come with every one to five percent increase. This is a sign of a major flaw.

Secondly, prior to the election, the MPP presented many projects that were not included in the budget and tried to implement them while acting benevolent. Why aren't the opposition parties, such as the DP and other parties, taking any measures? For example, different projects that were not included in last year's budget were introduced. Where did this money come from? Why is this not being investigated two months after the election? The ruling party is acting arbitrarily, especially when it comes to election-related budgets. If the opposition emerging afterwards does not monitor, audit, and investigate every aspect, it will be difficult. In truth, budget amendments are being introduced to cover the money printed before the election.

Thirdly, issues that have festered for the last eight years are present. The highest officials responsible for public finance, like the President, Prime Minister, and Speaker of Parliament under the name of the National Security Council, have been issuing a significant amount of currency. Under the name of infrastructure development, various currencies were siphoned off. For example, claiming to build a major railway line depreciates the value of the MNT by 30%, and no one is held accountable for this depreciation.

The Mongolbank has turned mute and deaf, printing money. The project announced by L. Oyun-Erdene is planning to fund 12% through budgetary investment, while over 80% will be sourced externally, by printing money. If money is printed, it is eventually borne by ordinary citizens and businesses. For instance, the eight trillion MNT deficit during the COVID-19 period was addressed by printing money. Afterwards, when the MNT depreciated by 60%, who was responsible? No one was. These kinds of issues need to be monitored and evaluated by the 50-60 people who claim to be in the opposition. Otherwise, under the guise of a budget amendment, they will cover themselves, spend money without oversight, and act at will by enveloping their small inner circle. This is an endless process that is starting.

There's considerable criticism following the introduction of amendments to the Procurement Law alongside the budget plan. There is talk of addressing major projects without announcing tenders, by managing it through regulations issued by the responsible minister?

Due to being unable to handle corruption, they've introduced a package called the Procurement Law. Afterwards, saying it hindered them, they used the 40-80 trillion from the Development Bank without any tenders. There is a major money laundering operation following everything that proceeded without tenders—whether it's the railway, Development Bank financing, or the four trillion given to the construction sector—all proceeded without tenders. Why aren't they discussing the main issues? The government is seeking endless power and freedom by eliminating the basic laws that monitor public funds once they have kept the minority in their pocket and the opposition has disappeared. This is unacceptable. Meanwhile, instead of improving tenders, they are focusing on reclaiming 100% VAT control with an aim to consume 10% as to enhance tenders internally. They are doing none of that. Essentially, a process to become an uncontrollable state is strongly underway. There is nothing else.

How should government procurement tenders be organized properly?

There should be core objects funded with public money. Essentially, what can be done by tender should be reduced. Decrease the taxes. Allow the private sector to do what they can. Do not tax them. It is easier if the government has very little money. Instead, they have established an inflated government and want to prepare corresponding food and drink, leaving our taxpayers exhausted.

In truth, if you look at the value and money, all other businesses are in the negative. Economic growth is projected at five percent. Remove mining, and everything else is negative. The MNT has depreciated twofold, inflation is high, yet no one notices, simply moving forward discussing mining and coal as budgetary funds. Coal money is not related to small businesses at all. Secondly, improve the tender processes. Just as citizens get a 20% VAT return, similarly, the government should reclaim all VAT from services. Then, the control will improve, and corruption related to tenders will halt. They have not done this for at least eight years. I have been saying this ever since the VAT law started. In Europe, they give 10% to the company controlling the tender, and services are guaranteed for 10 to 20 years. They are also not introducing that control system. If tenders are reverted to a controlled, corruption-free process, who would willingly take such a risk? By loosening tender conditions and having officials or politically connected individuals launder money, tenders appear favorable. No action is taken to make tenders healthier. Now, they plan to be without laws and enjoy an easy life.

Over the last decade and a half, those in power have been taking bonds and loans. They have tried to manage large monetary transactions on a cash basis, leading the country to ruin over 10 years. We must stop the process of giving public finance to those in power by the Constitution. If we speak precisely, there is not a single process in our Constitution that monitors public finance and holds high-level officials accountable. This is why high-ranking officials are becoming more arrogant. The amendments of 2019 and 2021 did nothing about this. Public finance makes the ruling class excited.

The Government announced it plans to spend 120 trillion on 14 mega projects. How feasible is this financially, in your opinion?

The budget will finance 12% of it. The rest will probably be handled by other means, like printing money. In sequence, they will probably build a power plant. Firstly, there is no mechanism in our Constitution that protects politicians making major decisions. Those initiating this will end up in jail. We saw this during the Oyu Tolgoi project. All ministers involved ended up in jail.

The planned 120 trillion is an enormous amount of money. This is four to five times the budgetary allocation, implying a need for systematic execution over four years. However, instead of undertaking such large projects, the government should rather stimulate the enthusiasm of citizens and businesses, whose fundamental philosophy is to create an economy based on private enterprises. The main issue is how they will develop and carry out their own projects. Instead, they've intimidated growing businesses with jail and the government wants to do everything itself. The Democratic Party, which used to oppose this, has now become a collaborator, claiming the state must do everything. In principle, this is a major step backward.

Thank you for the interview.

The decision to hold Z. Bayanselenge and two others criminally responsible is upheld

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

According to the sentencing resolution of the Criminal Court of First Instance of Songinokhairkhan District, Z. Bayanselenge, M. Bolortuya, and J. Burmaa were found guilty of committing the crime of "misusing official power or position" as state officials.

As a result, Z. Bayanselenge, M. Bolortuya, and J. Burmaa were sentenced to a three-year ban on holding certain official positions or engaging in activities, fined 19,200,000 MNT for Z. Bayanselenge and 9,792,000 MNT each for M. Bolortuya and J. Burmaa, and ordered "Beren Group" LLC to pay 935,179,036.80 MNT to the victim, the Ministry of Finance of Mongolia, in accordance with Article 497.1 of the Civil Code for civil liability.

Dissatisfied with the first-instance court's decision, the defendants Z. Bayanselenge and her lawyer G. Davaakhuu, defendant J. Burmaa and her lawyer J. Bayarjavkhlan, filed appeals asking for the annulment of the sentencing resolution, while the lawyer of the civil defendant "Beren Group" LLC, L. Khatanbaatar, requested the annulment of the part related to the civil defendant. The case was reviewed by the Appellate Court of Criminal Cases of the Capital City on August 21 of this year.

The Appellate Court concluded that the decision of the first-instance court, which found Z. Bayanselenge, M. Bolortuya, and J. Burmaa guilty of committing a crime and ordered "Beren Group" LLC to pay 935,179,036.80 MNT to the victim, the Ministry of Finance of Mongolia, was legally justified.

The first-instance court's annulment of the prosecutor's decree that sealed the defendants' assets was changed to remain in effect until the fines imposed on the defendants were fully fulfilled.

The appellate court hearing for T. Ayursaikhan, B. Gankhuyag, and 11 others has been postponed until September 11

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The appellate court hearing for T. Ayursaikhan, B. Gankhuyag, and 11 others has been postponed until September 11.

The appellate court hearing regarding the criminal case involving 11 individuals, including the former executive director of "Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi" JSC, B. Gankhuyag, and Member of Parliament T. Ayursaikhan, was scheduled for today.

The CD, which was seized as evidence in the case, was not submitted to the appellate court. Consequently, the Bayanzurkh, Sukhbaatar, and Chingeltei District First Instance Criminal Courts' administration has been instructed to ensure that the CD is submitted in a manner that preserves the integrity of the evidence, and the court hearing has been postponed until September 11.

The Chingeltei District First Instance Criminal Court had previously sentenced T. Ayursaikhan to three years in prison and stripped him of the right to hold public office for five years. B. Gankhuyag was sentenced to two years in prison and stripped of the right to hold public office for two years.

Provincial and City Election Committee Leaders Undergo Training

Published: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 | Translated from: montsame.mn

In connection with the upcoming local council elections, the leaders and members of the provincial and city election committees are being trained starting today in Ulaanbaatar.

In his opening remarks at the training, P. Delgernaran, the Chairman of the General Election Commission, emphasized the importance of independent and fair conduct by the members of the provincial and city election committees while organizing the local council elections. He advised them to work transparently and openly with participants and voters. Additionally, he mentioned the necessity of ensuring the voting rights of people with disabilities and safeguarding the confidentiality of voters' choices. Experts from the General Election Commission presented on topics including legal regulations related to elections, necessary changes in legislation, budget expenditures, document compilation, and report generation methods.

E. Undral, the head of the introduction department at Interactive LLC, provided instructions on the development, characteristics, and usage of the integrated election information database and electronic system www.e-election.mn, detailing how parties, coalitions, and independent candidates participating in the election can register, and how independent candidates can collect supporters' signatures. State employees working on local council elections, and election participants will use the integrated election information database system www.e-election.mn for registration and information purposes, with the possibility of fully utilizing the electronic system for these functions.

Furthermore, information was provided on the process for receiving, registering, and determining whether to accept documents from parties, coalitions, and independent candidates as well as issuing certificates and informing the public. This training will continue tomorrow.

Measures Taken Against Governors of Six Districts for Organizing Horse Races During Prohibited Periods

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) held a press conference today.

During this event, NHRC’s Head of Complaints and Monitoring Inspection Department, G. Uuganbaatar, presented the following information related to the issue of horse racing.

He stated, "During the last spring, we identified with evidence that horse races were organized in six districts during prohibited periods.

Horse races were organized in the following districts during the prohibited periods: Erdeneburen district of Khovd province, Sergelen and Bayan districts of Tuv province, Khatanbulag and Erdene districts of Dornogovi province, and Bayantumen district of Dornod province.

As the evidence was conclusive, NHRC has communicated its requirements to the governors of those provinces, and relevant measures have been taken against the governors of four districts."

National Human Rights Commission member B. Enkhbold stated, "Continuous failure to implement the commission’s requirements and recommendations, whether intentionally or negligently, will hold accountable public officials.

In particular, we will address the issue of dismissing governors of provinces and districts that violate children's rights. Over the past period, six officials have been involved in this issue.

It is time to put an end to this ongoing violation. Therefore, I responsibly state that we will propose to dismiss them from their positions immediately."

Economy

Disorderly Policy and Standstill: ₮2 Trillion Worth of "Congestion" Continues to Be Imported...

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: bloombergtv.mn

The new school year is approaching, and residents of Ulaanbaatar face the real damage of traffic congestion, one of the city's most pressing issues, yet again.

On average, participants in Ulaanbaatar's road traffic spend about 3 hours a day using vehicles, with 2.3 of those hours spent additionally due to congestion, as highlighted by a study conducted by MMCG in 2022. It was also pointed out that the average speed of vehicles during peak hours is moving towards 8-9 km/h, closely approaching the speed of pedestrians.

This means that residents of the capital spend almost 1/10th of the 365 days of the year stuck in congestion. An estimate was made that in the particular year, Ulaanbaatar's traffic congestion cost 3.8 trillion MNT in lost potential, equating to 10% of GDP in lost productivity.

However, as Mongolia's overall imports grew by 27.6% in the first seven months of 2024 compared to the previous year, passenger car imports have had a significant impact. According to the General Customs Authority, 68,500 passenger cars were imported during this period, exceeding the total number of imports for the whole of 2022 and growing 1.8 times compared to the same period in 2023.

This sharp increase has spilled over into other sectors of the economy, with Monlogistics JSC reporting that at the end of May, the surge in car imports significantly contributed to the congestion of over 7,000 containers destined for Mongolia at the Tianjin port.

While the issue of congestion is being discussed at a national level, with increased spending and investment being proposed for this sector, the growth in car imports suggests that the problem is not set to decrease soon. On the contrary, experts note that vague, uncoordinated, and uncertain implementation times for measures announced by officials might have impacted public sentiment and fueled demand for imports.

For instance, in 2022, the previous mayor of the capital announced a proposal to ban the import of old and right-hand drive cars. Last year, the current mayor also stated a policy to restrict cars being imported.

"Over the last 2-3 years, the government and city officials have been announcing unresolved and unimplemented decisions and verbal statements. These create empty demand in the market. For example, when they announce increased import taxes, business owners rush to import more before the tax is implemented. Organic importation used to be 40-50,000 cars annually, but last year it suddenly grew to 70,000."

"In a limited budget and financial environment, it is necessary to think about which projects to implement first, developing priorities very effectively. Instead of short-term measures, comprehensive, optimal, science-based planning based on research should be done," stated Nagayama Katsuhide, team leader of the project to strengthen Mongolia's investment planning capacity being implemented by JICA, in an interview with Bloomberg TV Mongolia.

"Moody's" retains Mongolian Mining Corporation's credit rating at B3 level

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: bloombergtv.mn

Moody's has retained the credit rating of Mongolian Mining Corporation at B3 level. According to the announcement, the main reasons for maintaining the rating are the company's stable operations, low debt levels, and relatively good liquidity. However, it was noted that Mongolian Mining Corporation's operations are heavily concentrated in Mongolia, making it vulnerable to environmental and market risks.

Moody's expects Mongolian Mining Corporation's revenue to decrease by about 10% this year, influenced by the declining price of coking coal on the market. In the short term, Moody's stated that the likelihood of increasing the company's credit rating is low. However, if the company can improve its liquidity, expand its operations, and maintain stable financial management, there is potential for a rating upgrade in the future.

On the other hand, a deterioration in liquidity, operations, or a downgrade in Mongolia's credit rating could negatively affect Mongolian Mining Corporation's rating.

Members of the Economic Standing Committee Familiarized Themselves with the Operations of the Financial Regulatory Commission

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Members of the Economic Standing Committee of the State Great Khural familiarized themselves with the operations of the Financial Regulatory Commission on August 21.

During this time, Chairman D. Bayarsaikhan of the Financial Regulatory Commission provided a brief introduction to the commission's operations, the current state of the financial market, the policies being implemented in the financial sector, and some of the noteworthy initiatives. Specifically, he highlighted the increase in the commission's responsibilities due to recent changes and new laws in the legal environment related to the financial sector, and the expansion of regulated sectors to a proportion of GDP. He noted the consistent high growth of Mongolia's capital market in recent years.

For instance, the capitalization of the stock market has reached 5.9 trillion MNT due to the successful privatization of systematically important banks and state-owned companies, doubling in size. Efforts are made to bring the capital market to the international level by connecting with markets in Asia-Pacific countries, enabling dual listing of domestic companies on foreign stock exchanges, issuing bonds, and attracting foreign investors through events like "Mongolia’s Capital Market Connectivity: Hong Kong" and "Shanghai" series. Additionally, efforts to develop the green finance sector and finance markets based on digital technology are being made by learning from good practices of regulatory organizations in various countries.

During the meeting, Chairman R. Seddorj and members of the Economic Standing Committee exchanged views on relevant issues and acknowledged the contribution of the commission to the high growth of the financial sector in Mongolia in recent years. They also expressed their commitment to collaborate in addressing existing issues and challenges, as reported by the press office of the State Great Khural.

The Amount of Copper Extracted from "Oyu Tolgoi" Increased by 23 Percent

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: gogo.mn

"Oyu Tolgoi" company presented its performance report for the second quarter of 2024.

The extraction from the underground mine continues. The extracted copper increased by 23 percent in the second quarter of this year. During this quarter:

1.5 million tons of ore with an average copper content of 2.02 percent were extracted from the underground mine,
9.3 million tons of ore with an average copper content of 0.37 percent were extracted from the open-pit mine.

To reach the business goal of extracting 500,000 tons of copper (pure metal) per year between 2028 and 2036, the underground mine is being advanced safely.

• Safety is prioritized, with an accident and injury frequency rate achieved at 0.12, maintaining it below 0.20 per 200,000 work hours.

• Internationally, an average of 1.2 cubic meters of water is used to process one ton of ore, while Oyu Tolgoi uses less than 0.55 cubic meters (0.33 cubic meters in the second quarter of 2024), making it one of the water-efficient copper mines.

• 97.2 percent of all employees are Mongolian, with 23.3 percent of “Oyu Tolgoi” LLC’s total employees being women.

• Since 2010, a total of 44 trillion MNT or 17.9 billion USD has been paid in taxes and fees. This includes VAT paid to national suppliers.

• By the end of the second quarter, 889 suppliers were engaged, 588 of whom were local suppliers, with 90.7 percent of operational procurement spent on these national suppliers.

Golomt Bank's "Leasing Center" Opens

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: itoim.mn

Golomt Bank aims to provide comprehensive financial services that fully meet the needs and demands of its customers and clients. As part of this, in addition to the bank's services, leasing services have also been introduced to customers, and Golomt Bank's first "Leasing Center" officially opened and began operations today.

With the opening of the Leasing Center, customers now have the opportunity to purchase brand-new cars, heavy-duty vehicles, and equipment from officially authorized supplier organizations through financial leasing, offering flexible payment terms. Applications for car leasing will be processed within one business day, while applications for heavy-duty vehicles and equipment will be resolved within 3-5 business days.

Currently, Golomt Leasing Center is collaborating with the following 19 organizations:

Cars:

· Bavaria Motors LLC
· Bridge Motors LLC
· Global Motors LLC
· Monnis Motors LLC
· Munkhada GHK LLC
· MSM Group LLC
· StarChase Automotive Limited LLC
· Tavan Bogd LLC
· Top Motors LLC

Heavy-duty vehicles and equipment:

· AODE LLC
· Barloworld Mongolia LLC
· Grand Mining Equipment LLC
· ZAMine Services LLC
· Niseech-International LLC
· Petrotrack LLC
· Transwest Mongolia LLC
· Hera Equipment LLC
· Everdigm Mongolia LLC
· Yuli Equipment LLC

The Leasing Center, providing financial leasing services, operates from Monday to Friday, 09:00-18:00, allowing citizens and customers to comfortably avail themselves of the financial services they need in a timely manner.

Golomt Bank's "Leasing Center" Opens

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

Golomt Bank aims to deliver comprehensive financial services that fully meet the needs and requirements of its customers.

In line with this goal, the bank has started providing leasing services in addition to its regular banking services, and today the first leasing center of Golomt Bank officially opened and commenced operations.

Now that the Leasing Center has opened its doors, customers can purchase brand new cars, heavy vehicles, and equipment from official supplier organizations with flexible payment terms through financial leasing. Car leasing requests will be processed within one business day, while requests for heavy vehicles and equipment will be processed within 3-5 business days.

Currently, Golomt Bank's Leasing Center is collaborating with the following 19 organizations:

Automobiles:

Bavaria Motors LLC
Bridge Motors LLC
Global Motors LLC
Monnis Motors LLC
Munkhkhada LLC
MSM Group LLC
Starchase Automotive Limited LLC
Tavanbogd LLC
Top Motors LLC

Heavy Vehicles and Equipment:

Aode LLC
Barloworld Mongolia LLC
Grand Mining Equipment LLC
Zamainservice LLC
Niseech-International LLC
Petrotrack LLC
Transwest Mongolia LLC
Hera Equipment LLC
Everdigm Mongolia LLC
Uli Equipment LLC

The Leasing Center providing financial leasing services will operate from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, so customers can conveniently and promptly receive the financial services they need.

Kapiton Bank Launches New "Daily" Credit Card in the Market

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

Kapiton Bank has introduced a new "Daily" MNT credit card to the market tailored to meet the lifestyle and daily financial needs of individuals, offering a limit between 100,000 and 400,000 MNT.

This credit card can be obtained even if the client has existing loans with other banks or credit applications, and the application process is completed online, not on paper.

Five reasons to choose the "Daily" credit card:

Income-debt ratio is not calculated, meaning you can have loans with other banks and financial institutions.
No collateral is required for the loan, with a credit limit of up to 400,000 MNT.
If you are employed, confirm your salary through the e-mongolia system; if self-employed, verify your income through your bank account.
It’s not necessary to be a Kapiton Bank client; you can be a client of any bank.
If payments are made on time, enjoy 50 days of interest-free on non-cash transactions.

Moreover, all customers who acquire the card by September 18, 2024, will be exempted from the annual card fee, so make sure to order promptly!

Utilize the "Daily" credit card for your daily financial needs to solve financial issues while fostering a good credit history by making timely payments. Always remember to keep your card secure!

If you wish to obtain the "Daily" credit card for easy resolution of daily financial matters, visit your nearest branch or unit for a quick evaluation.

For more detailed information about the card, you can inquire at 1800 2020.

Choose a credit card that suits your needs as a customer.

Diplomacy

Proposed Transition of Cooperation to a New, Mutually Beneficial Level Introduced

Published: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, S. Odontuya, discussed expanding cooperation on environmental, climate change, and development issues with Ms. Kanni Wignaraja, the Deputy Secretary-General of the UN, Deputy Administrator of the UN Development Programme, and Director for the Asia-Pacific region.

At the beginning of the meeting, Minister S. Odontuya expressed gratitude for the UN Development Programme’s consistent support and strengthening partnership through various stages of Mongolia’s development. She then introduced the proposal to transition the sectoral cooperation to a new, mutually beneficial level.

Regional Director Ms. Kanni Wignaraja began by noting that while the issues concerning nature and the environment were addressed 24 years ago, it has now become critical to understand the importance of climate change based on studies of land degradation.

To adapt to climate change, the meeting established plans to localize measures, disseminate good practices, utilize the Development Accelerator Center more for science-based decisions, support pasture and dry steppe ecosystems, accelerate the implementation of the “One Billion Trees” initiative, strengthen the mechanisms for a green economy and sustainable financing, and organize the 17th session of the UNFCCC in 2026 following Mongolia’s initiative.

Slovenia's First Female President Visits Chinggis Khaan Statue on Motorcycle During State Visit to Our Country

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The first female President of Slovenia, undertaking a state visit to our country, visited the Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex in Tsongin Boldog riding a motorcycle.

Dr. Nataša Pirc Musar, President of the Republic of Slovenia, visited Mongolia on August 20-21, during which the Presidents of the two countries held official talks.

At the end of the state visit, or yesterday, the first female President of Slovenia visited the Chinggis Khaan equestrian statue complex in the territory of Erdene soum, Tuv aimag, alongside the President of Mongolia on motorcycles.

This marks the first instance of a foreign head of state visiting our country on a motorcycle.

She expressed her excitement for her visit to Mongolia in a greeting message sent during the Naadam festival.

President Dr. Nataša Pirc Musar will participate as an honored guest at the "World Women's Summit" to be held in Ulaanbaatar on August 22-23.

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Infrastructure

Demolition of 6154 Meters of Unauthorized Fencing and Land Clearance

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: itoim.mn

The Ulaanbaatar City Land Management Authority has demolished 6154 meters of fencing that was erected beyond legal land boundaries across 187 locations. The cleared areas are being converted into pedestrian and bicycle paths, as well as green spaces. Additionally, 76 locations had 1224 garages dismantled to rectify land usage violations.

According to the law on land, the costs incurred to rectify such violations are reimbursed by the responsible party. In 2022, the Ulaanbaatar City Council established standards for fencing, categorizing 16 types of land for fenced usage. In response, the city and urban standards departments are conducting inspections and enforcing these fencing standards on unauthorized extensions and garage constructions as reported by the Ulaanbaatar City Land Management Authority.

Kh. Nyambaatar: The Second Phase of the Public Transport Park Renovation Will Start Next Month

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The mayor, Kh. Nyambaatar, announced that the second phase of the public transport park renovation will begin in September.

As part of this, mass transit buses will be introduced and put into service.

Mayor Kh. Nyambaatar stated, "The city administration is preparing to launch the 'Eco mobility' initiative. Let's share cars for those who commute in the same direction, switch to a culture of walking if destinations are nearby, and use bicycles and public transport. There will be multiple public awareness activities in this direction.

The second phase of public transport will come into effect in September."

G.Uuganbaatar: The prolonged non-use of the building of the Fifth School violates the rights of students

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) organized a press conference with representatives of the commission regarding the implementation of the demands and recommendations of the members of the commission.

This year, the NHRC has issued 66 demands and recommendations encompassing 369 issues related to human rights, which have been sent to the relevant officials.

The demands and recommendations have been categorized by types of rights:

Two demands and 10 recommendations concerning the right to work
Three demands in relation to the rights to be free from workplace harassment, violence, and discrimination
Two demands and one recommendation on being free from sexual harassment in the workplace
One demand concerning the right to be free from forced labor
Eight demands and three recommendations concerning children's rights
Two demands and one recommendation regarding the rights of the elderly
One demand and two recommendations concerning the right to education
One demand and three recommendations on the right to privacy have been sent to the respective authorized officials.

G.Uuganbaatar, Head of the Complaints and Supervision Department of the NHRC stated, "The construction work of the extension of the Fifth Secondary School in the capital city has not been put into use for many years, violating the students' right to education.

Therefore, a demand was sent to the member of the Government of Mongolia, formerly the Minister of Education and Science, on May 29, 2024, to take all necessary measures to urgently put this extension into operation.

A deadline was set for June 29 to respond to the demand, but no response has been received.

Since a new government has been formed in Mongolia and the sector minister has changed, an official letter including the commission member's demand and a request for implementation was sent to the State Secretary of the Ministry of Education. However, no response has been received," he said.

Additionally, he discussed the unresolved issues concerning the NHRC's demands.

A recommendation was sent to the Minister of Labor and Social Protection on June 7, 2024, to conduct surveys of households with disabled children living in areas where redevelopment has been carried out or is planned in the near future in the capital city and to take measures to include them in the initial planning. A response was supposed to be provided by July 7 of this year but has not been received.

A recommendation was sent to the Minister of Health on June 7, 2024, to rectify human rights violations found in the labor inspection conducted at specialized medical institutions, but no response was received.

According to the Law on Human Rights of Mongolia, if no action is taken in response to a commission member's demand, the official can be dismissed from office, and if no action is taken based on the recommendations, a proposal to reduce the rank of the official will be sent to the authorized authority.

Therefore, actions are being taken to hold accountable the relevant officials of the ministries who did not implement or respond to the above demands of the commission member.

It is not possible to relocate the high-voltage pole in the basketball court area of the new school being built in the 16th Khoroo of Khan-Uul District

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

In 2022, the construction of a school with a capacity of 640 students and a kindergarten with 300 places was started in the 16th Khoroo of Khan-Uul District with the investment from the capital city. However, due to infrastructure issues, the construction has been delayed and has not been put into operation to date.

Regarding this, the head of the Capital Investment Office, S. Tsedensodnom, stated, "Over the past two years, a small budget has been allocated for the construction work of the school and kindergarten. This has been one reason for the delay.

Additionally, a high-voltage pole is located near the school and kindergarten building. The relevant authority has informed that it is impossible to relocate it."

Relevant officials have worked on-site and have decided to put the school into operation on October 20.

Also, a new design will be made, and a protective cover will be installed because a high-voltage pole is situated in the section where the school's basketball court is to be built.

A School with 640 Student Capacity in KHUD to Open on October 20

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: gogo.mn

In 2022, construction began on a school with a 640 student capacity and a kindergarten with 300 beds in the 16th district of KHUD, funded by the city's investment. However, due to infrastructure issues, construction work has been delayed and the facilities have not yet been put into operation.

S. Tsedevsodnom, the head of the City Investment Department, stated, "In the past two years, the budget allocated for the construction of the school and kindergarten has been low, which has been one reason for the delay in work.

Additionally, a high-voltage pole was discovered near the school and kindergarten buildings. The relevant organization informed us that it could not be relocated."

The Deputy Mayor of the city, L. Khosbayar, and relevant officials have worked to resolve the issues at the site and decided that the school would be opened for use on October 20 of the upcoming month.

Moreover, since a high-voltage pole is located in the area designated for the school's basketball court, additional design plans have been made to install protective coverings.

The Road to 22's Checkpoint Will Be Partially Closed and Renovated

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: gogo.mn

The road from the Auto Market Intersection to the circle heading towards the western provinces and from the "Enkhjin" Shopping Center to the "Nomin" Warehouse in Songino Khairkhan District, 20th and 32nd khoroos, will be closed and renovated from 23:00 on August 20th to 06:00 on August 25th. Therefore, citizens and drivers, please choose alternative routes for your travel.

3.3 km Road from Yarmag Bridge to Nükht Intersection to be Renovated

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

Road renovation work is continuing throughout the capital. This year, 70% of all roads will be renovated. As part of this, preparations are being made to renovate the 3.3 km road from Yarmag Bridge to Nükht Intersection, starting with the removal of guardrails that have reached the end of their service life.

According to Z. Dorjbatt, a specialist at the Department of Transportation, “Concrete guardrails on roads are used for 12-16 years. The service life of the guardrails we are planning to renovate has ended. Therefore, we will replace the concrete guardrails with natural stone guardrails. Natural stone guardrails are durable and of high quality. For example, the guardrails on the Baga Toiruu road were replaced with natural stone in 2011 and are still meeting operational requirements.”

Additionally, according to urban planning, construction standards, and regulations BNBD 30.01.04 1.8, "Pedestrian and bicycle paths are raised 15 cm from the level of the road," which necessitates raising the guardrails as road surfacing is reinforced by 7-10 cm.

There are 70 drainage wells along this 3.3 km road. However, rainwater from residential areas and Bogd Mountain accumulates at four locations, leading to significant waterlogging. Therefore, 58 additional drainage wells will be installed.

Source: Press and Public Relations Department of the Capital City Road Authority

The 3.3 km Road from Yarmag Bridge to Nükht Intersection Will Be Renovated

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: itoim.mn

The renovation work on roads within the city is ongoing. This year, 70 percent of all roads will be renovated. As part of this, preparations are being made to renovate the 3.3 km road from Yarmag Bridge to Nükht Intersection, starting with the removal of the expired barriers.

According to Z. Dorjbat, an expert from the city's road department, "Concrete barriers of the roads are typically used for 12-16 years. The barriers on the road we plan to renovate have reached the end of their lifespan. Therefore, they will be replaced with natural stone barriers, which are more durable and of higher quality. For example, the barrier on the Baga Toiruu road was replaced with natural stone in 2011 and continues to meet usage requirements to this day."

In addition, under the city and village planning and construction norms and regulations BNBD 30.01.04 1.8, pedestrian and bicycle paths must be raised 15 cm above the road level. Consequently, the road surface will be reinforced by 7-10 cm, requiring the height of the barriers to be increased accordingly.

This 3.3 km road has 70 drainage wells. However, due to rainwater from residential areas and Bogd Mountain flowing into the roadway, a significant amount of water accumulates in four locations. Therefore, an additional 58 drainage wells will be installed.

A 350-Meter Long Drainage Pipe is Being Installed at the Takhilt Underground Crossing

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The assembly of a drainage pipe at the Takhilt underground crossing in the 32nd district of Songino Khairkhan has commenced. As of today, 60% of the pipe installation work is completed.

Due to the absence of a drainage system at the underground crossing, in previous years, rainwater used to accumulate heavily, creating difficult conditions for the citizens to pass through. Therefore, a 350-meter long stormwater drainage pipe is being installed in that area. A pump to divert water into the ditch located on the right side of the underground crossing has also been set up, along with assembling 11 catch basins and inspection manholes to drain water from the road.

In addition, 10-meter high horizontal drains to receive water are being installed on both sides of the underground crossing. The drainage pipe installation was planned to be completed within two weeks, but the progress has slowed down due to heavy rainfall, according to D. Ariunbaatar, the Drainage System Utilization Engineer at the Urban Planning and Development Bureau.

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Society

B.Battsetseg: If Women Achieve Equality and Capability, the Economy Strengthens and Peace Prevails

Published: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Under the auspices of the President of Mongolia, the "Global Women's Summit for Green Future" is being organized in Ulaanbaatar today, with support from the Office of the President, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the United Nations. We present the full speech by Member of Parliament and Government official B.Battsetseg at the opening of this summit.

Welcome to Mongolia, esteemed guests and delegates who have arrived here to attend the global women's summit "For a Green Future."

We express profound gratitude to the representatives of thousands of Mongolian women who are eager to contribute to building a fair, inclusive, progressive, peaceful, and equitable society globally. Here, in Mongolia, the cradle of wisdom of legendary queens, we gather with one unified mindset and common purpose, believing that girls and women must participate equally and lead the charge in nurturing the earth and creating its future today.

Thirty years ago, the World Conference on Women in Beijing declared, “Women’s rights are human rights, and human rights are women’s rights,” setting a major global goal to eliminate barriers to gender equality. In the ensuing years, discriminatory laws were amended, violence against women challenged, and significant progress was made as girls began entering classrooms, workplaces, and leadership positions. Despite this progress, the process remains slow, complicated, and unbalanced, necessitating an evaluation of the current realities. Today, for many women worldwide, gender equality remains a distant dream. No country has fully achieved gender equality, and studies suggest that attaining absolute equality post-2030 Sustainable Development Goals could take another five generations, or over 130 years.

As the deadline for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals draws near, the world is at a critical juncture, faced with interconnected crises and conflicts. Social and economic inequalities are deepening, violence and disputes are escalating, climate change is accelerating, biodiversity is deteriorating, and unchecked consumption brings us closer to disaster. In weakening democratic principles and risking deeper social divides, we must confront harsh truths: our planet is grappling with severe challenges, and the adverse effects of our neglect are becoming more pronounced.

These global crises are deeply interlinked. Our once abundant earth now confronts the uncontrolled consumption, climate change, and environmental degradation we have caused, threatening humans and countless plant and animal species. Thus, we must acknowledge the unavoidable truth: without women’s empowerment and gender equality, we cannot overcome these challenges or save our earth.

Women, representing half of humanity, are a primary pillar of family, society, and the economy. Their vision, wisdom, and resilience are critical in overcoming complex challenges we face. Yet their voices have been suppressed, and their social contributions undervalued. This must change, for only by unleashing the full potential of women can we create a fairer, more equitable, and resilient society.

The deep-rooted discrimination against women won’t vanish overnight; we must pause no longer, set deliberate goals, and collectively reach solutions. I propose not inching forward step by step but redefining our values, systems, and hierarchies from the ground up. Women can lead initiatives at every level, from community efforts to policy-making. Their voices are essential in tackling climate change, advocating social justice, human rights, and environmental preservation.

When women achieve equality and capability, societies become resilient, economies strengthen, and peace prevails. Gender equality isn’t just an objective; it is the key to solving our era’s most daunting challenges. Progress should leave no one behind, and gender equality benefits all. Given these challenges, cooperation is vital.

Our shared goal is to eliminate gender inequality and ensure girls’ and women’s equal participation across all social, political, and economic fields. My gratitude extends to President U.Khurelsukh for steadfastly supporting this noble endeavor. I also express deep appreciation to UN Women, the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in Ulaanbaatar, and other specialized UN agencies for their valuable contributions in organizing this summit.

Principles detailed in the UN Charter emphasize respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms without discrimination, guiding our policy and action framework. The UN Commission on the Status of Women leads in establishing gender equality, and Mongolia reaffirms its commitment to unwaveringly support these principles and advance women’s rights and empowerment globally.

Historically, Mongolian women have been a steadfast support to their men, significantly contributing to building a great nation encompassing multiple states and nations. Our great queens and daughters have famously led efforts towards peace, trade development, the spread of progressive ideas, religious respect, and cultural growth in ancient Eurasian history.

Mongolia has a long tradition of human rights, freedoms, and gender equality. As a nomadic society, our civilization’s ethos ultimately aligns with the green development concept of loving and protecting nature. Hence, our people have insights and ideas to share on future green development, while learning from other countries' experiences too.

We intend for this summit to serve as an international platform for finding solutions to issues from gender equality to UN Sustainable Development Goals, and contribute to safeguarding international peace and stability.

Over these days, we will engage in comprehensive discussions on topics that explore the connection between gender equality and resilient development. Issues like gender-inclusive economics and the digital economy will also be addressed. Your active participation and insights will undoubtedly provide valuable contributions to these discussions. Our shared belief that enhancing women’s representation in decision-making improves the world underpins our confidence that this summit will be successful.

Recognizing the pivotal role of education for girls and women, I propose it as the foundation and starting point for future efforts. The challenges, unequal opportunities, and systemic barriers faced by women globally are ultimately connected to education levels. I urge discussions to seek solutions linked primarily to the education of girls and women.

The summit's results will be encapsulated in a document titled "The Ulaanbaatar Declaration for a Sustainable Future," which will incorporate your valuable ideas comprehensively. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia reaffirms its commitment to this task.

Thank you to our guests and representatives who traveled to Mongolia with a driven spirit for the global cause of women and supported the initiative of the President of Mongolia.

I wish the summit's proceedings great success.

Thank you for your attention.

J. Bayarsaikhan: All Large Burial Tombs from the Mongol Empire Found in the Darkhad Depression Were Looted and Destroyed

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The "Heritage of the Mongol Empire: Written Sources and Material Culture" international academic conference, organized by the Office of the President of Mongolia, the National Museum of Chinggis Khaan, and the International Association of Chinggis Khaan Studies (IACKS), is taking place today at the "Chinggis Khaan" National Museum.

This conference aims to study, disseminate, and present to the public the writings and material culture related to the history of the Mongol Empire and to introduce innovative recent research. Scholars from countries such as Mongolia, Japan, Russia, Italy, Austria, China, Iran, France, and Germany are participating.

These scholars are presenting papers and discussing research findings on topics such as the constituents of the Mongol Empire, textile craft and material culture, goods, trade, gift exchanges, sources, manuscript heritage, enriched archaeological documents, political institutions, structures, family and kinship issues, religious networks, and ethnic minorities.

From these presentations, we bring you a summary of Dr. J. Bayarsaikhan's presentation "The Funeral Rites of Nomadic Empires and the Khori Mountain Monuments," head of the Bronze and Iron Age Studies Department at the Institute of Archaeology, Academy of Sciences.

In the presentation, it was noted that the joint Mongolian-American "Northern Mongolia" project team discovered a major burial site from the Mongol Empire period in the Darkhad Depression in northern Mongolia in 2017, based on information from local people.

The name of this historical site was similar to the "Khorig," a secret and heavily guarded burial ground for descendants of the Mongol Empire, documented in numerous medieval sources. Unfortunately, looters have plundered every tomb at this historical site.

The research team carefully examined all 68 looted tombs at this site from 2018 to 2020, rescuing artifacts and material items left by the looters and gathering rich materials from the Mongol Empire period.

"During the excavation research process, several important facts about the tangible and intangible cultural heritage preserved from the Xiongnu Empire to the Mongol Empire were collected."

During the excavation, a wealth of material related to funeral rites and beliefs of the Mongol Empire period, including several important facts preserved from the Xiongnu Empire to the Mongol Empire, were addressed in this presentation.

For instance, long-lasting cultural practices were observed, such as lighting a "perpetual lamp" or placing an oil lamp in a vase at the head of the grave, attaching sun and moon-shaped gold and silver decorations to the noble coffins, choosing the burial site, the direction of the body, and orientation.

The Mongol Empire had a significant impact on global politics, economics, religion, history and culture, intellectual thought, legal systems, and the development of science and technology, leaving behind many important cultural legacies. Studying the history of the Mongol Empire, its heritage, and particularly the contributions of the Mongols to world history, is vital for understanding human history.

In that context, the organizers emphasized that the number of young foreign and domestic scholars interested in Mongolian studies has been steadily increasing in recent years.

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During the "UB Food Festival" Starting Tomorrow, Professional Chefs Will Roast a Whole Sheep and Make a 10-Meter Kebab

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The "UB FOOD FESTIVAL- 2024," aiming to introduce Mongolian and international culinary culture to citizens and tourists, will be held at the central square on August 23, 24, and 25.

More than 40 establishments, including restaurants, cafes, and dining venues, will participate in the festival, offering services with Mongolian traditional, European, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indian cuisine and snacks, coffee, and desserts to the public.

In addition to unique culinary performances by top chefs, the festival will feature special food offerings from various tents, live music, other art performances, and many exciting food competitions and contests.

Notably, during the "UB FOOD FESTIVAL- 2024," professional chefs will demonstrate roasting a whole sheep, preparing a 10-meter long kebab, and pizza, to treat visitors at Sukhbaatar Square.

Source: City Tourism Department

Environment

People accused of illegal gold mining and money laundering referred to court

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

The Prosecutor's Office has prepared an indictment for individuals who illegally mined gold in Bayangol soum of Selenge aimag, commonly known as Baruun Kharaa. Their case has been referred to the criminal court of Mandal soum within the same aimag to determine their guilt or innocence. Citizens Sh. Otgonbayar, N. Erdenebayar, P. Galbayar, S. Amartuvshin, O. Purevjav, and G. Nomin-Erdene are implicated in conducting mineral exploration, extraction, and processing without a license on this territory from 2020 to July 2022, causing significant ecological damage.

One of the accused operated a stone crushing mill in the area, processing stones mixed with illegally mined gold from others. Another suspect is accused of selling the gold extracted and processed by their associates, concealing the origin of the assets obtained through criminal activity, and engaging in money laundering. They are being charged under sections 24.2-1 for illegal mineral exploration, use, and extraction and 18.6-1 for money laundering according to the Criminal Code.

NHRC: Recommendations on Air Pollution, Transport, and Building Standards Submitted to the City Governor

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) held a press conference today regarding the implementation of the demands and recommendations made by the commission members.

During this event, in response to journalists' inquiries about the issue of health damages caused to citizens due to air pollution, the NHRC provided the following answers.

Specifically, certain recommendations have been submitted to the relevant ministries following the 23rd report on the state of human rights and freedom in Mongolia.

Concerning the right to live in a healthy and safe environment, recommendations have been delivered to officials such as the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Minister of Urban Development and Housing, the Minister of Road and Transport Development, and the City Governor.

For example, in relation to the smoke and air pollution that occur in winter and soil contamination, relevant recommendations were given to the Ministry of Environment on July 25, 2024.

Financial resources needed to reduce air and environmental pollution should be calculated, and measures to implement them should be taken, while using financial resources and budget efficiently.

Furthermore, the implementation of the National Program to Reduce Air and Environmental Pollution, approved by Government Resolution No. 98 of 2017, should be evaluated with significant measurable criteria associated with the time period and characteristics.

Internationally followed standards should be adhered to in reducing air and environmental pollution, alongside introducing technological advancements and innovations.

"In the law on natural resource usage fees, the appropriate portion of fees collected should be allocated to environmental protection activities."

Continuing, "Improving waste management, updating fee sizes, establishing waste recycling plants, and creating centralized facilities meeting standard requirements for recycling and disposing of hazardous waste are necessary.

Additionally, recommendations related to the fulfillment of the right to live in a healthy and safe environment were given to the City Governor.

Besides air and environmental pollution, comprehensive recommendations on road transport, structures, and residential construction standards have been submitted."

Leading Women Raise Their Voices for Accelerating Environmental Protection and Green Development

Published: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Under the auspices of the President of Mongolia, U. Khurelsukh, the Presidential Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the United Nations are jointly organizing the first-ever global women's conference titled "For a Green Future" in Ulaanbaatar on the 22nd and 23rd of this month.

The significance of organizing this conference in Mongolia and the leadership of women were highlighted by the participants.

S. Oyun, Director of Foreign Affairs at the Climate Green Fund: - It is important for women leaders from around the world, international organizations, and Mongolian women leaders to convene, discuss, and move forward with concrete solutions regarding a green future. The world's future depends heavily on the green transition, driven by climate change, environmental degradation, and excessive consumption. Women's leadership in this is crucial. In Mongolia, not only the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change but also NGOs and the private sector must include green development in their initiatives. With international organizations committed to this path, there are now many opportunities for collaboration. The conference appreciates discussions on embedding green development into the environment, energy, construction, agriculture, and small and medium enterprises sectors to enhance competitiveness and meaningful progress. Women's participation is vital in addressing these issues.

S. Odontuya, Minister of Environment and Climate Change: The green future is not just a sectoral issue but a global development concern. Women must clearly express their voices. Women and mothers have the unique ability to foresee potential risks from development and progress, as their natural instincts enable them to anticipate dangers. If comprehensive measures aren't taken for environmental issues, the living conditions for future generations will only worsen. Many international women have come here to unite their efforts, learn from each other, become a unified voice, and take the lead in environmental conservation.

Previously, topics such as human development, health, and education were often addressed, but now women are advancing environmental and ecological concerns for world peace. During the conference, President Natasa Pirc Musar of Slovenia remarked, "Let's raise our voices stronger against the greatest conflicts since World War II." Climate change has become a pressing issue globally, increasing the frequency of natural disasters. This conference is of great importance as challenges continue to grow.

Ch. Tuyaa, Head of the Women's Council of Tuergen Sum, Uvs Province: While women make up 51% of Mongolia's gender ratio, their participation at decision-making levels is relatively low. Therefore, I believe the declaration issued at this conference will be significant for both keeping our nature and planet green and ensuring a peaceful, healthy, and properly developed future. We will strive to implement this declaration locally. Although everything won't become green by tomorrow, this is a long-term call to work and live in a green environment and on a green planet.

What role can women leaders play in intensifying environmental-oriented activities?

S. Oyun: The Climate Green Fund approves green project funding for over 140 developing countries. Gender perspectives are always embedded when developing, approving, and implementing projects. This is because climate change and environmental degradation negatively impact women more severely. Thus, projects aimed at women must strategically plan and obtain funding to address the issues they face. For example, green projects supporting small and medium enterprises in Mongolia receive more support if they are women-led or have a majority of women employees, with policies to reduce loan interest rates, etc. This isn't just about ensuring gender equality but leveraging the fact that women propel considerable progress in their areas, emphasizing collaboration between men and women for balanced, progressive solutions.

S. Odontuya: It has come to the time for us women to show that we can fight for and create a healthy, safe environment for nature, ecology, and our children. Nearly 72.9% of our country's land is desertified—this is alarming. In my role as Minister of Environment and Climate Change, I prioritize supporting women in the sector. Just recently, I gathered women working in the national forestry sector for training on active collaboration and establishing cooperatives. Efforts will focus on supporting women’s participation in every sector, as they have experience in protecting nature, by supporting NGOs and the private sector in waste, water, and forest conservation.

Our women participate in every session of the conference, covering topics like forestry, water, livestock, and pasture capacity, discussing how Mongolian women can engage in climate change matters and collaborate with women globally.

Ch. Tuyaa: Women manage and balance everything at work and in daily life with resilience and intelligence. Highlighting this conference, it's advocated that women's voices be heard in every industry. Women possess leadership capabilities in every field, as they are integral to everyday life and society.

What are the unique characteristics of Mongolian women in terms of the nomadic cultural lifestyle and environmental stewardship from a young age?

S. Oyun: The nomadic lifestyle and culture impart resilience and adaptability to us. Living in a land with a harsh climate and constant weather changes teaches women to be courageous and adaptable, as they often have to rely solely on themselves, especially in isolated, nomadic pastoral settings. They are capable of independently solving problems swiftly, which is why Mongolian women have historically been strong and capable, contributing collaboratively to decision-making.

S. Odontuya: Mongolia has increased parliament seats to 126, raising the women's quota for the first time. This has been the commitment of female MPs and NGOs, and civil society representatives over the past 20-30 years, representing the dream of many women worldwide. In the upcoming local elections, I encourage women to participate courageously and actively, as they can ensure the safety and well-being of their living environment. I urge them to run in large numbers to work towards a green future.

Mongolians possess a life advantage by living with wisdom, balancing practicality and spirituality, which includes the mindset of environmental protection embedded in our lifestyle and blood.

Through observing, relocating, livestock herding, and food preparation according to the seasons, environmental conservation knowledge is integrated into all aspects of life, making the topic dear to us. On the other hand, climate change negatively impacts Mongolian women and households in many ways. Therefore, now is the time to share knowledge and gain assistance from women worldwide, as time will not wait for us. The "COP 17" meeting, involving leaders and representatives from many countries tackling desertification, will be held in Ulaanbaatar in 2026. Properly conveying our country's situation in this meeting might open opportunities for investment.

Ch. Tuyaa: Our district's women's council comprises leaders from every sector, organizing activities to preserve customs and traditions based on public interest. Last year, we held a yak festival for the first time in our district, highlighting endangered yak populations and associated traditions. This aimed to emphasize cultural heritage by showcasing yak herding, its benefits, and how raw materials can be turned into products. Residents received it well. Both domestic and international visitors, including global content creators, participated. Women played the most significant role in all this, emphasizing the importance of displaying our cultural uniqueness under the Mongolian name with our distinct nomadic culture as a global cultural product. We plan to hold the yak festival again this year.

Kherlen, Orkhon, Onon, and Tuul Rivers are Strongly Flooding

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

According to the information received from the meteorological organization today, the water levels of rivers such as Shishkhed, originating from the Khuvsgul mountains, Onon from the eastern slopes of the Khentii range, Chuluut from the rear of the Khangai range, Orkhon, Buyant, Baydrag, Khojuul, Tui, Zag, Ongi, Shargaljuut, and Chigertai, which are fed by the Altai range, have increased by 5-20 cm from the previous day.

Rivers such as Kherlen /Mungunmorit/, Khurkh, Khalh /Yalalt Bag/, Buyant, and Kharkhiraa have surpassed their flood levels by 5-20 cm, while rivers such as Tuul /Lun/, Orkhon /Orkhontuul/, Balj, Onon, Kherlen /Undurkhaan-Choibalsan/, and Ulz /Ereentsav/ have dangerously surpassed flood levels by 5-75 cm and are flooding strongly.

Therefore, herders and citizens living or traveling in the basins of these rivers, which are filled with abundant water, are urged to be cautious of flood dangers.

Since the beginning of the year, about 40 public areas, railways, clean water, electrical energy facilities, power poles, and the basements of 55 residential buildings have been flooded.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RAINY WEATHER:

Dress warmly and take an umbrella and waterproof boots when leaving the house.
Reduce speed when driving and plan your time correctly.
Cross rivers using designated crossings.
Stay away from high-voltage power lines and poles.
Receive preventive news and information in a timely manner.

Innovation

Some State Services in E-Mongolia to Be Handled by the Private Sector

Published: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 | Translated from: montsame.mn

During a visit to review the operations of the "E-Mongolia Academy" Autonomous Government Regulatory Agency, Minister of Digital Development, Innovation, and Communication Ts. Baatarkhuu emphasized that some state services currently provided through E-Mongolia will be transferred to the private sector. He highlighted the importance of prioritizing digital government service quality over quantity.

He stated, “In the future, we will intensify training to improve digital skills among local citizens and transfer some services to the private sector, raising cooperation to a new level. This involves analyzing the services within the e-Mongolia system to ensure easier access, while focusing on research, development, and monitoring to improve the quality of digital government services.”

For informational purposes, the Ministry of Digital Development and Communication, along with the E-Mongolia Academy, has been implementing tasks within the Government's 100-day work plan, such as establishing a unified government web portal, developing dashboards, and transitioning to a paperless electronic government.

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Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

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The UK Allocates £500,000 for Scholarship Program to Prepare Local English Teachers in Mongolia

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

Catherine West, the Minister for the Region of Indo-Pacific at the United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, will express the UK's stance on supporting the rights of girls and women worldwide at the "Global Women's Summit" during her visit to Mongolia on August 22-23.

Minister Catherine West will participate in a session on the importance and benefits of education in empowering girls and women, along with other female leaders. During this session, she will talk about the allocation of £500,000 by the UK for a scholarship program to prepare local English teachers in Mongolia. This will provide an opportunity for these teachers to participate in formal programs and share what they've learned with others.

Regarding this visit, Minister Catherine West stated, "Mongolia is an important partner for the United Kingdom. That is why my first overseas visit since assuming the role of Minister for the Indo-Pacific region begins from this wonderful country. Our two countries agree that education is the tool for Mongolian youth to compete globally and bring about change. During the Global Women's Summit, I will reaffirm the UK's commitment to supporting scholarships for teachers in schools with limited resources, emphasizing the importance given to teaching English to Mongolian students. We will continue to strengthen our longstanding partnership with Mongolia by collaborating on issues like climate change that are impacting the international community."

During the two-day visit, Minister Catherine West will meet with Mongolia's Foreign Minister B. Battsetseg and Education Minister P. Naranbayar to discuss bilateral cooperation between the two countries. This includes supporting Mongolia's energy transition and sharing experiences from the UK's renewable energy sector. She will also visit a project in Ulaanbaatar's ger district focused on replacing household coal use with solar energy.

The UK will further strengthen its partnership with Mongolia by promoting gender equality, addressing climate change, and working together on global issues.

Source: British Embassy

2300 Students Took the Mongolian Language and Writing Retest, 930 Failed

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

The Mongolian language and writing exam was retaken nationwide on the 17th of this month, with the results released yesterday. According to Government Resolution No. 37, in order to improve the quality, usage, and competency of the native language education, students wishing to enroll in universities are required to take the Mongolian language and writing exam. The passing score for the examination is 400. Those who failed to achieve this score or couldn't attend the earlier exam due to valid reasons had the opportunity to retake it.

The first examination took place on April 6th, before the entrance exams. According to the Educational Assessment Center, over 5300 students did not pass the Mongolian language and writing exam in the spring. Out of these, 3542 students registered for the retest, but only 2300 students showed up. Among them, 930 failed, while 1370 passed the exam. Students who do not pass the Mongolian language and writing exam are not eligible to enroll in universities. The results can be checked by logging into the Education Assessment Center’s website using their registration number.

Health

About 400 Children are Hospitalized Due to Respiratory Illnesses

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

It has been reported to our editorial office that colds and flu, causing sore throats and diarrhea, are prevalent among children, resulting in hospitals being overloaded. When asked about this, D. Byambadalai, a pediatric specialist at the Ulaanbaatar Health Department, said, "The occupancy rate of children's hospital beds in six districts of the city is currently 60-70%. Among children over the age of 10, throat, palate, allergic rash, and viral diarrhea diseases are predominant. According to monitoring and research information, approximately 350-400 children are hospitalized with respiratory illnesses in district hospitals."

During the warm seasons, the workload of pediatric wards is usually low, with about 30% of total hospital beds being occupied by children hospitalized due to colds and flu.

UMNUGOV: Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment to be Provided by NCCD Doctors and Specialists in Dalanzadgad Soum

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: montsame.mn

In collaboration with the NCCD, the ZDTC of Dalanzadgad Soum is organizing phased planned activities within the framework of the "Progressive-Dalanzadgad" program.

Through this cooperation, services such as specialized consultations by surgeons for liver, gallbladder, pancreas, head and neck cancer, as well as women's and breast cancer, mammography diagnostics, cytology, pathology tests, breast and thyroid ultrasound, diagnostic imaging, gastrointestinal endoscopy, and cancer specialists' monitoring, will be provided for Umnugovi Province's Comprehensive Hospital.

Furthermore, it is planned to perform some surgical treatments for at-risk populations and provide specialized methodological advice to patients under cancer monitoring. On-the-job training for doctors and nurses is also intended.

Additionally, public educational activities on cancer prevention, such as lectures on "Cancer is a treatable disease," "Healthy Lives through Early Detection" are set to be organized to promote public health.

Residents of Dalanzadgad Soum can attend cancer specialist consultations on August 23, from 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:00, and on August 24, from 09:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:00.

Doctors and specialists, including J. Chinbüren, an honorary doctor of Mongolia with expertise in liver, bile duct, and pancreatic surgery, Ya. Zambalgarav, the chief oncologist of the chemotherapy department, and a visiting team led by Dr. Professor U. Kullmer, a specialist in female and breast cancer surgeries from Germany, will be arriving from the National Cancer Center of Mongolia to provide services.

Measles Outbreak in Bayan-Ulgii: Eight Cases Reported, Public Urged to Exercise Caution

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: itoim.mn

The outbreak of measles is intensifying, with eight cases transported to Bayan-Ulgii province in the last 24 hours. Therefore, officials are urging children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with underlying conditions such as diabetes to get vaccinated and protect themselves from potential risks.

"In the 2015 measles outbreak, more than 150 people died."

The Ministry of Health's State Secretary, D. Ochirbat, stated, "In the last 24 hours, eight new cases of measles have been reported in Bayan-Ulgii province, and domestic infections are increasing. Combined with the previous four cases of measles, a total of 12 cases have now been registered."

The Ministry of Health has organized measles diagnosis training for first-level hospital doctors and staff in provinces, districts, and soums. Vaccination is being conducted at first-level hospitals.

The second batch of advisory teams has been sent to work in Bayan-Ulgii province. The work to detect outbreak cases and vaccinate affected individuals is 86% complete. There is a plan to vaccinate 3,300 individuals, including 1,500 children who have not received the scheduled measles vaccination, pregnant women, and children aged 0-9 months, by the end of this week.

Recommendations and advice are being provided to tourists and domestic travelers heading to Altai Tavan Bogd located in Tsengel soum, which is a tourist area in the western provinces, including the border checkpoints of Bayan-Ulgii province. Surveillance tests are being conducted on residents traveling from remote provinces to Ulaanbaatar city for the start of university classes, and early detection of symptoms is being performed.

The government is organizing the vaccination of unvaccinated children, pregnant women, the elderly, people with underlying conditions like diabetes, and children under 9 months old as a priority, urging them to get vaccinated. The measles vaccine helps prevent severe cases and enables early protection.

A person in an enclosed environment can be at risk of contracting measles within two hours.

In the 2015 and 2016 measles outbreaks, over 150 people died. The majority of these were from the aforementioned target groups of people.

D.Ochirbat: Eight new cases of measles registered in Bayan-Ulgii province in the last 24 hours

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The Ministry of Health (MoH) provided information on the outbreak of measles. D.Ochirbat, the Secretary of State of the ministry, reported that in the last 24 hours, eight new imported cases of measles have been registered in Bayan-Ulgii province, increasing domestic infections. Including the previous four cases, a total of 12 cases have been recorded.

The MoH has organized training for the diagnosis of measles for doctors and staff at primary healthcare centers in provinces, districts, and soums. Vaccinations are being conducted at primary healthcare facilities.

A second team of advisors has been sent to work in Bayan-Ulgii province to detect outbreaks and vaccinate cases, with 86% progress. A survey of 1,500 unvaccinated children, pregnant women, and children aged 0-9 months has been conducted, and 3,300 people will be vaccinated by the end of the week.

Travelers and local tourists visiting Altai Tavan Bogd in the Tsengel soum, border checkpoints in Bayan-Ulgii and western provinces, and citizens coming to Ulaanbaatar for the start of the school year are being given advice and recommendations. Screening and preliminary symptom detection is being conducted for these arrivals.

Efforts are being made to vaccinate the most vulnerable groups first, including unvaccinated children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with underlying health conditions such as diabetes. Citizens are urged to get vaccinated, as vaccination can lead to milder illness and prevent complications.

A person in close proximity can be exposed to measles in two hours. During the 2015-2016 measles outbreak, over 150 deaths were recorded, with a large proportion belonging to these target groups.

Measles is an acute viral infectious disease. It is highly contagious and can spread through the air by droplet transmission when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Young children are at high risk of severe complications or death if infected. Measles has one of the highest transmissibility rates among infectious diseases, with an infection index of 96-98%. One in five people with measles is at risk of complications. Nine out of ten unvaccinated people are at risk of contracting measles. Therefore, please contact your local health center for measles vaccination.

Symptoms of measles include:

Fever
Red, inflamed eyes (conjunctivitis)
Runny nose
Cough
White spots with red borders inside the mouth
Rash starting on the face and spreading to the body

To prevent the disease:

Get vaccinated
Boost your immunity by balancing work and rest and consuming nutritious food
Avoid taking young children to public places or attending crowded events unless necessary

Sports

Mongolian Team Wins Championship at International Basketball Tournament in China

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The Mongolian team won the championship at the international basketball tournament held in China.

The international student basketball "WORLD CUP 36th tournament" was organized in August this year in the city of Jixi, China.

Representing our country, the men's first team "Omni Etugen Irvesuud" of the Etugen Irvesuud club participated in the tournament, which included more than 10 international teams.

On August 21, our country's players competed in the final match against the team from Beijing Sport University, China, and won with a score of 69:43, becoming the champions. The teams from Beijing Sport University and HUA DONG University of China finished in second and third place, respectively.

Throughout the match, E. Tulga, team captain B. Enkh-Amar, and Z. Nyamtsoogt each scored over 20 points. The excellent defense and board dominance by other team members were also highlighted.

"Omni Etugen Irvesuud" team's main sponsor is "Omni Capital BBSB," and the head coach is Honored Coach of Mongolia, O. Bayartsogt, who is also the executive director of Etugen Irvesuud Club.

Some of the achievements of the team last year include:

23 matches in the student league
12 matches in the summer league
10 matches in the National Adult Championship, achieving a significant result by winning all 45 matches without any loss in these three competitions.

"Omni Capital BBSB," the main sponsor of the "Omni Etugen Irvesuud" team, has prioritized working towards helping all segments of society that need support — such as children, youth, and mothers caring for children — since its inception in 2016. They are distinctive for sponsoring and collaborating on significant volunteer work and large projects aimed at brightening the future of thousands of children and youth, such as the "Veloo Foundation" children's fund. Besides "Omni Capital BBSB LLC," they have also successfully launched the "Moni" loan app, Keep financial accounting app, and Oracle investment integrated platform in the market.

We wish the talented team "Omni Etugen Irvesuud" success in their future competitions.

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Arts

Published: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The Mongolian President’s Office, the Chinggis Khaan National Museum, and the International Association for the Study of Chinggis Khaan are jointly organizing the international scientific conference titled "Heritage, Written Sources, and Material Culture of the Mongol Empire," which is taking place today.

Nikolai Nikolaevich Kradin, Director of the Institute of History, Archaeology, and Ethnography of the Far East of the Russian Academy of Sciences and President of the International Association for the Study of Chinggis Khaan, emphasized the importance of the conference by stating, "Our association aims to unite researchers of the Mongol Empire and Chinggis Khaan and to introduce their work to the world. Researchers and archaeologists from all corners of the globe are working in this field, and this conference provides an opportunity for them to share their research findings, exchange experiences, and collaborate."

Participating researchers from countries such as Mongolia, Japan, Russia, Italy, Austria, China, Iran, France, and Germany are presenting papers on topics related to the Mongol Empire and its territories, political institutions, religions, ethnic minorities, and trade exchanges. Professor Lorenzo Pubblici from the University of Naples discussed the findings from two decades of research on the interactions between the Golden Horde and European countries, stating, "Based on the studies, instead of forcibly imposing their culture, the Mongols tended to govern the conquered territories in ways that suited local conditions and were recorded in the archives of Italy's Venice, Geneva, and Russia."

Academician S. Chuluun commented, "The Mongol Empire had a significant impact on global politics, economics, religion, historical culture, intellectual thinking, legal systems, and technological progress, leaving a unique cultural heritage."

As part of the efforts to advance Chinggis Khaan studies and support research related to the great khan and the Mongol Empire, initiatives such as establishing a center for Chinggis Khaan studies at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum have been undertaken. The international scientific conference is one of these initiatives. Following the conference, a special exhibition aiming to accurately present the history of the Mongol Empire and Chinggis Khaan to the international audience will be held in March next year at the National Museum of Prague, Czech Republic, in October at the Rietberg Museum in Zurich, and in 2026 at the Historical Museum in Berlin. Exhibitions are also planned in Canada and the United States.

This scientific conference will continue until the 23rd.

EVENT: An Academic Conference on "The Heritage of the Mongol Empire, Written Sources, and Material Culture" to be Held

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

At 09:00, an international academic conference on "The Heritage of the Mongol Empire, Written Sources, and Material Culture" will be held. Thirteen foreign researchers and scholars who have previously not explored this topic will participate in this research.

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