Mongolia News Summary for July 04, 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.
Mongolian President U. Khurelsukh to Meet Russian President V.V. Putin Today
Published: Wed, 03 Jul 2024
Mongolian President U. Khurelsukh arrived in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, to participate as an observer in the expanded meeting of the Council of Heads of State of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries.
Mongolian President U. Khurelsukh was welcomed at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport by the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Mongolia to Kazakhstan D. Bayarkhuu and the Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan G.T. Koishybaev.
Later the same day, President Khurelsukh is expected to meet with Russian President V.V. Putin and Kyrgyz President S. Japarov to discuss bilateral relations, cooperation, and other mutual interests, according to the Press Office of the Presidential Administration.
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Translated from: https://ikon.mn/n/36mt
The President of Mongolia, U. Khurelsukh, Will Meet with the President of Russia, Putin
Published: Wed, 03 Jul 2024
The President of Mongolia, U. Khurelsukh, has traveled to Astana, Kazakhstan to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit meeting. The SCO summit starts today and will involve leaders from the nine member countries (China, Russia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan) discussing political, economic, trade, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation.
Another main topic at the summit is whether or not to admit Belarus as a member of the SCO. According to the SCO Deputy General Secretary Sohail Khan, the summit aims to expand cooperation in the energy sector among member countries, and 24 documents will be signed.
Russian news agency RIA Novosti has reported that President V. Putin of Russia has arrived in Astana to participate in the SCO summit meeting and has scheduled meetings with several heads of state, including the President of Mongolia, U. Khurelsukh, before the official meeting begins.
In last May, during the meeting of the SCO Foreign Ministers, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed his desire for Mongolia to join the SCO as a member, and other member states also held the same position. From this perspective, it is not unlikely that the leaders' summit may also push for such a proposal.
Mongolia joined the SCO as an observer in 2004 and has maintained this position for 20 years. However, it is no secret that most observer states have become members, and our neighboring countries to the north and south have both openly and covertly pushed for this transition.
In 2023 and 2024, Iran and Belarus joined the SCO as members while remaining as observers; currently, Mongolia and Afghanistan are the only two countries that remain as observers.
Translated from: https://itoim.mn/a/2024/07/03/president/duy
The Presidents of Mongolia and Russia Meet in Astana, Kazakhstan
Published: Wed, 03 Jul 2024
During his participation as an observer in the expanded meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member countries in the capital city of Kazakhstan, Astana, the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, met with the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin.
The state leaders exchanged views on reducing bilateral trade tariffs and major infrastructure and energy projects to be implemented under the goal of further deepening and enriching the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Mongolia and Russia.
President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh reiterated that developing good neighborly and mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia is a top priority in Mongolia's foreign policy.
The presidents highlighted the ongoing successful negotiations to establish a Free Trade Agreement between Mongolia and the Eurasian Economic Union and expressed their commitment to signing the agreement within this year.
They agreed that the agreement would not only expand cooperation in trade, infrastructure, energy, and agriculture but also promote the establishment of joint ventures and enterprises.
The two state leaders noted the importance of jointly commemorating the 85th anniversary of the shared victory of the Battle of Khalkhin Gol in 2024, which they believe would enhance mutual understanding and trust among the citizens of both countries.
During the meeting, discussions were also held on the progress of major construction projects, such as the central line of the "UBTZ" LLC, the renovation of the Third Thermal Power Plant, the eastern and western railways, and the construction of a natural gas pipeline through the territory of Mongolia.
Translated from: https://itoim.mn/a/2024/07/03/president/mhy
President U. Khurelsukh Arrives in Astana, Kazakhstan to Participate in the SCO Summit
Published: Wed, 03 Jul 2024
President U. Khurelsukh arrived in Astana, Kazakhstan to participate as an observer in the expanded meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries.
President U. Khurelsukh was welcomed at the "Nursultan Nazarbayev" International Airport by Mongolia's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Kazakhstan, D. Bayarkhuu, and Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister G. T. Koishybayev.
On the same day, President U. Khurelsukh will meet with the President of the Russian Federation, V. V. Putin, and the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, S. Zhaparov, to exchange views on relations, cooperation, and other issues of mutual interest.
Translated from: https://gogo.mn/r/1emq2
Presidents Discuss Progress on TPP-3 Renovation, Railway, and Gas Pipeline Construction through Mongolia
Published: Thu, 04 Jul 2024
The President of Mongolia, U.Khurelsukh, met with the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, during the expanded session of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member countries in Astana, the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan, where he participated as an observer.
The Heads of State discussed the deepening of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Mongolia and Russia, enriching it with new content, reducing bilateral trade tariffs, and implementing major infrastructure and energy projects.
President U.Khurelsukh reaffirmed that developing friendly neighborly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia is a priority direction of Mongolia's foreign policy doctrine.
The Presidents emphasized that the negotiations on establishing a special Free Trade Agreement between Mongolia and the Eurasian Economic Union are progressing successfully, expressing their intention to sign the agreement within this year.
They agreed that the agreement would not only expand bilateral trade but also enhance cooperation in strategic sectors such as infrastructure, energy, and agriculture, and promote the establishment of joint ventures and enterprises.
The Heads of State noted that jointly commemorating the 85th anniversary of the Khalkhin Gol battles in 2024 would be significant in enhancing mutual understanding and trust between the citizens of the two countries.
During the meeting, they also discussed the progress of major construction projects such as the central line of "UBTZ" JSC, the renovation of the Third Thermal Power Plant, the eastern and western railways, and the construction of a natural gas pipeline through Mongolia.
Translated from: https://ikon.mn/n/36n9
Mongolia Joins the Ranks of Upper-Middle-Income Countries After Nine Years
Published: Wed, 03 Jul 2024
The World Bank's annual economic classification report has placed Mongolia among the upper-middle-income countries.
This reclassification is due to Mongolia's GDP growth in 2023, with the national income per capita increasing by 16%, reaching 4950 USD. The national income per capita is calculated by adding the income earned abroad by citizens and businesses to the GDP and subtracting the income of foreigners within the economy.
The World Bank categorizes countries into four groups—high, upper-middle, lower-middle, and low income—based on the national income per capita. Mongolia has been classified as a lower-middle-income country since 2015 and was previously classified as an upper-middle-income country only once, in 2014.
Translated from: https://eguur.mn/513689/
Mongolian Citizens Living Abroad Can Now Access Government Services Through Diplomatic Missions
Published: Wed, 03 Jul 2024
The State Electronic Service Regulatory Agency has created the opportunity for Mongolian citizens living abroad to receive government services from their Diplomatic Missions.
To increase the accessibility of government services and deliver them quickly and efficiently to citizens, the State Electronic Service Regulatory Agency is establishing "HURDAN" points not only in the capital and local regions but also gradually abroad.
The State Electronic Service's "HURDAN" points provide government services to citizens of Mongolia at the Diplomatic Missions in the following countries:
- Commonwealth of Australia, United States of America, Arab Republic of Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Republic of Austria, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Republic of Bulgaria, Republic of Belarus, Republic of Korea, Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Republic of Singapore, Republic of Turkey, People's Republic of China, Republic of Italy, Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Hungary, Republic of India, Czech Republic, Republic of Poland, Republic of France, Kingdom of Belgium, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Canada, State of Kuwait, Russian Federation, Kingdom of Thailand, Federal Republic of Germany, Kingdom of Sweden, Swiss Confederation, Japan.
Citizens can receive the following services from the "HURDAN" point:
- Higher education institution diploma verification
- Full secondary education certificate reference
- Basic education certificate reference
- Birth registration reference
- Marriage registration reference
- Real estate reference
- Social insurance premium payment certification
- Employer's social insurance premium payment certification
In total, 478 types of services from 43 government institutions can be accessed in one place.
For detailed information about the locations and schedules of “HURDAN” points, please click HERE.
Translated from: https://ikon.mn/n/36mz
WARNING: 15,000 Fraud Cases Registered Since the Beginning of the Year
Published: Wed, 03 Jul 2024
The Prosecutor's Office has been overseeing 49,106 cases in the first half of 2024, with the majority being crimes related to fraud and theft of others' property. Specifically:
- Fraud cases amount to 15,053, or 30.6%
- Theft cases amount to 12,650, or 25.8%
- Intentional infliction of minor harm to human health cases amount to 4,562, or 9.3%
- Misappropriation of erroneous transactions, mistaken deliveries, lost property, or stray livestock cases amount to 1,803, or 3.7%
- Violations of transportation safety and operational regulations cases amount to 1,595, or 3.2%
- Corruption and official misconduct cases amount to 1,328, or 2.7%
- Livestock theft cases amount to 1,132, or 2.3%
- Robbery cases amount to 810, or 1.6%
Translated from: https://gogo.mn/r/nov83
Meet: Declaration of Assets and Income of the 126 Members of Parliament
Published: Wed, 03 Jul 2024
The General Election Commission (GEC) issued temporary credentials to the candidates who won the 2024 parliamentary election on July 1. Subsequently, the inaugural session was held yesterday, and the members took their oaths. This time, we present the asset and income declarations of the 126 members constituting the current parliament. Over 100 of these newly elected members are billionaires.
First District. Nine members were elected from Övörkhangai, Arkhangai, and Bayankhongor provinces. In order of their assets and income:
- Oyunsaikhan Altangerel - 4.4 billion tugriks
- Sainkhuu Ganbaatar - 648 million tugriks
- Batmönkh Batsetseg - 1.1 billion tugriks
- Purevbaatar Mönkhtulga - 4.9 billion tugriks
- Dashdondog Ganbat - 2.8 billion tugriks
- Ganzorig Temuulen - 2.7 billion tugriks
- Ganbat Khosbayar - 3.6 billion tugriks
- Damdinsuren Jargalsaikhan - 1.4 billion tugriks
- Davaa Tsogtbaatar - 1.2 billion tugriks
Eight of this district's representatives are billionaires, with S. Ganbaatar having the lowest assets and income.
The Wealthiest Member of the Second District B.Tüvshin Has Assets and Income of 43 Billion
Second District. Ten members were elected from the western region of Khovd, Govi-Altai, Zavkhan, and Uvs. In order of their assets and income:
- Sanda Byambatsogt - 12.7 billion tugriks
- Odon Tsogtgerel - 7.7 billion tugriks
- Dashzeveg Amarbaysgalan - 7.7 billion tugriks
- Bukhchuluun Purevdorj - 720 million tugriks
- Battogtokh Choijilsuren - 19.8 billion tugriks
- Banzragch Tüvshin - 43.3 billion tugriks
- Ochirbat Amgalanbaatar - 695 million tugriks
- Batjargal Zayaabal - 1.2 billion tugriks
- Zagdzav Mendsaikhan - 5.4 billion tugriks
- Enkhbat Bolormaa - 1.9 billion tugriks
T. Aubakir is Re-Elected with Assets of 5 Billion
Third District. Bayan-Ölgii province. The asset and income declarations of the three members elected from this three-mandate constituency:
- Khajekber Jangabyl - 3 billion tugriks
- Bulan Baysan - 1.3 billion tugriks
- Tileuhan Aubakir - 5 billion tugriks
H. Battulga Declared Assets of 1.5 Billion
Fourth District. Khuvsgul, Orkhon, and Bulgan provinces have eight mandates. In order of their assets and income:
- Khaltmaa Battulga - 1.5 billion tugriks
- Luvsantseren Enkh-Amgalan - 7 billion tugriks
- Dambat Batlut - 590 million tugriks
- Bat-Ölzii Bat-Erdene - 555 million tugriks
- Dorjsuren Uurintsoyaa - 2.1 billion tugriks
- Lkhagva Munkhbaatar - 1.7 billion tugriks
- Jadambaatar Bat-Erdene - 3 billion tugriks
- Tserenpil Davaasuren - 1.5 billion tugriks
The Member with the Lowest Assets and Income in the Fifth District is B. Tulga
Fifth District. Selenge, Darkhan-Uul, Central regions have ten mandates. In order of their assets and income of the elected members:
- Bold Javkhlan - 2.3 billion tugriks
- Tseveg Tuvaan - 1.8 billion tugriks
- Dalai Batbayar - 13.3 billion tugriks
- Jadamb Enkhbayar - 12.9 billion tugriks
- Buiya Tulga - 942 million tugriks
- Gongor Damdinn-yam - 4 billion tugriks
- Sukhbaatar Erdenebold - 2.5 billion tugriks
- Suren Lündeg - 1.1 billion tugriks
- Chim Undram - 2.4 billion tugriks
- Jigjid Batjargal - 4.5 billion tugriks
L. Soronzonbold has Assets of 5 Billion, While L. Oyunerdene has Assets and Income of 1 Billion
Sixth District. Dornod, Suhbaatar, Khentii have seven mandates. The asset and income declarations of the elected members:
- Luvsan Oyun-Erdene - 1 billion tugriks
- Myagmarsuren Badamsuren - 870 million tugriks
- Tsagaanhuu Iderbat - 1 billion tugriks
- Ukhnaa Otgonbayar - 3 billion tugriks
- Lkhagvasuren Soronzonbold - 5.3 billion tugriks
- Shinebayar Byambasuren - 1.6 billion tugriks
- Munguntsog Ganhuleg - 838 million tugriks
B. Delgersaikhan Leads the Gobi Region with the Highest Assets and Income
Seventh District. Dornogovi, Govisumber, Dundgovi, Ömnögovi provinces have seven mandates. The asset and income declarations of the elected members:
- Renchinbyamba Seddorj - 1.9 billion tugriks
- Borkhuu Delgersaikhan - 8.7 billion tugriks
- Nanzad Naranbaatar - 1.1 billion tugriks
- Luvsanb R Munkhbayasgalan - 2.7 billion tugriks
- Tsagaanhuu Munkhbat - 820 million tugriks
- Ravjikh Erdeneburen - 3.9 billion tugriks
- Gombo Ganbaatar - 1.8 billion tugriks
The Member with the Lowest Assets and Income in the Eighth District P. Naranbayar has Assets of 980 Million Tugriks
Eighth District. Bayanzurkh district has five mandates. The asset and income information of the five elected members:
- Jigjidsuren Chinbüren - 1 billion tugriks
- Battömör Enkhbayar - 355 million tugriks
- Purevsüren Naranbayar - 980 million tugriks
- Enkhtaiwan Bat-Amgalan - 4.2 billion tugriks
- Khurel Bulgantu - 900 million tugriks
J. Ganbaatar Declared Assets of 20 Billion
Ninth District. Bayangol district has three mandates. The asset and income declarations of their members:
- Jargalsaikh Zoljargal - 1 billion tugriks
- Khas Gankhuyag - 7.1 billion tugriks
- Jambal Ganbaatar - 20.1 billion tugriks
The Members of the Tenth District Have Assets and Income Between 1-7 Billion Tugriks
Tenth District. Chingeltei, Sükhbaatar have six mandates. The asset and income declarations of the elected members:
- Nyam-Uchral - 7 billion tugriks
- Otgonishar Batnairamdal - 1 billion tugriks
- Tsend Baatarhuu - 1.7 billion tugriks
- Natsagdorj Batsümberel - 793 million tugriks
- Damdi Tsogtbaatar - 3.1 billion tugriks
- Khükhuu Bolormaa - 4 billion tugriks
Ch. Nomin, Who is Being Reconsidered as the Minister of Culture, Declared Assets of 50 Billion Tugriks
Eleventh District. Songinohairhan district has five mandates. The asset and income declarations of the elected members:
- Enkh. Batshugar - 2.8 billion tugriks
- Nor. Altankhuyag - 1.3 billion tugriks
- Naran Altanshagai - 561 million tugriks
- Purev Sainzorig - 1.3 billion tugriks
- Chin. Nomin - 49.9 billion tugriks
J. Aldarjavhlan has the Lowest Assets among the 126 Members
Twelfth District. Khan-Uul district has three mandates. The asset and income declarations:
- Togtmol Mönkhsaikhan - 4.4 billion tugriks
- Chuluun Lodoisambuu - 1.8 billion tugriks
- Zhuk Aldarjavhlan - 356 million tugriks
Re-Elected S. Amar and Ts. Sandag-Ochir Declared Assets of 763 Million and 14.6 Billion Respectively
Thirteenth District. Nalaikh, Baganuur, Bagahangai districts have two mandates. The asset and income declarations of the elected members:
- Sain. Amarsai - 14.6 billion tugriks
- Ts. Sandag-Ochir - 763 million tugriks
Asset and Income Declarations of Members Elected via Party and Coalition Lists
Members of the Mongolian People's Party (MPP) List Have Assets and Income Ranging from 462 Million to 10.6 Billion Tugriks
Members elected from the MPP list:
- Ganzorig Luvsanjamts - 1.6 billion tugriks
- Mönhchuulgaa Enkhzestseg - 10.6 billion tugriks
- Chinvandorj Anar - 3.3 billion tugriks
- Ot. Saranchuluun - 462 million tugriks
- Dugersuren Regdel - 1.4 billion tugriks
- Davaasuren Ganma - 3.7 billion tugriks
- Ser-Od Erdenebat - 620 million tugriks
- Mendmed Mandhaid - 730 million tugriks
- Dashcar Tüvgeen - 30.9 billion tugriks
- Boldo Uynteng - 3 billion tugriks
- Janbatsuren Galarchand - 4 billion tugriks
- Anudari Azayaikhsa - 1.5 billion tugriks
- Barsbaatar - 2.6 billion tugriks
- Batkhurel - 685 million tugriks
- Dulguun Bat-Ochir - 480 million tugriks
- Osir Nomincha - 6.1 billion tugriks
- Zulpiskrun - 588 million tugriks
- Bairsharapek - 795 million tugriks
Members of the Democratic Party (DP) List Declared Assets and Income Ranging from 280 Million to 25 Billion Tugriks
Members elected from the DP list:
- Ganbaatar - 1.2 billion tugriks
- Odontuya - 950 million tugriks
- Batsuuri - 3.4 billion tugriks
- Saikhan - 636 million tugriks
- Shigir - 3.4 billion tugriks
- Yunden - 4.6 billion tugriks
- Bayarsaikhan - 7.1 billion tugriks
- Eutyaj - 625 million tugriks
- Tumurbaatar - 364 million tugriks
- Puntorman - 7.3 billion tugriks
- Botodorgo - 2.5 billion tugriks
- Magnaitsogt - 25 billion tugriks
- Bayanjargal - 2.3 billion tugriks
- Gangadharan - 3.5 billion tugriks
- Ts Mönhnar - 280 million tugriks
Six Members from the Hu Party are Billionaires
Members elected from the KhUN (National Labour Party) list:
- Togmid Tunding - 2.4 billion tugriks
- Lut. Enrakram - 6 billion tugriks
- Gantsırig - 5 billion tugriks
- Gonchigdorj Uyangaush - 3 billion tugriks
- Naçg - 1 billion tugriks
- Mon扎. - 10 billion tugriks
The Members of the National Coalition List Have Assets and Income Ranging from 2-8 Billion Tugriks
Members elected from the National Coalition list:
- Nait. Nomdov - 8 billion tugriks
- Undray - 2 billion tugriks
- Ando Pu - 4 billion tugriks
- Sainakh Pain - 3 billion tugriks
Members elected from the Civil Will Green Party list:
- Batsebayar - 1.4 billion tugriks
- Organ Naran - 1.1 billion tugriks
- Undrakh - 1.1 billion tugriks
In the 2024 parliamentary elections, the above 126 members competed, elected through districts and lists. The member with the lowest assets has 316 million tugriks, while the one with the highest has 43.3 billion.
Translated from: https://news.mn/r/2736291/
Mongolbank: Increasing Nominal Wages and Incomes Leading to Growth in Consumer Loans, Accumulating Financial Sector Risks
Published: Wed, 03 Jul 2024
Mongolbank: The increasing trend in nominal wages and incomes is leading to a rapid growth in consumer loans, which is accumulating risks in the financial sector.
Translated from: https://gogo.mn/r/88727
MAN Establishes Working Group on Whether to Form a Coalition Government
Published: Tue, 02 Jul 2024
The inaugural session of the State Great Khural (Parliament) was opened today, with new members taking their oaths and the Speaker of the Parliament being elected. Following this, party factions will be formed, and leaders and deputy leaders will be elected. There is also an expectation to discuss the structure and composition of the Government.
The Chairman of MAN (Mongolian People's Party), L. Oyun-Erdene, has announced that 40% of the government will include representatives from the DP (Democratic Party) and HUN Party. Therefore, a working group was established in the MAN to discuss the issue of forming a coalition government, as stated by MP S. Byambatsogt.
He said that the working group was established with the participation of the Chairman of MAN, L. Oyun-Erdene, the Speaker of Parliament, and the General Secretary of MAN to address the most pressing issues and how to solve them.
"How long will the working group operate?" "Naturally, it will work for a short period. The government must be formed quickly. Therefore, the issues of what and how to address them and whether we can reach a consensus will be discussed first. If these can be resolved, then a coalition government will be formed. If not, MAN will form a government alone."
"Can we understand from this that the opposition supports this to some extent, which is why a working group is being formed? What is the reason for attempting to form a coalition government?"
"MAN did not gain the majority of seats. Many citizens voted for DP and other parties. Therefore, in order not to lose the votes of many citizens and for the sake of national interests, initial discussions are being held to satisfy the interests and wishes of the public. If consensus can be reached on these issues, coalition government talks will proceed."
Translated from: https://itoim.mn/a/2024/07/02/parliament/ubl
N.Nomtoibayar: The National Coalition Will Operate from a Supervisory Position in the Upcoming Autumn Session
Published: Tue, 02 Jul 2024
The ninth parliament is currently holding its inaugural session. During the session, newly elected members are being sworn in. Member of Parliament N.Nomtoibayar expressed the following views.
He stated, "The people's choice has given victory to the MPP (Mongolian People's Party). Therefore, we believe that the MPP should establish the government on its own. We have not received any invitations.
The National Coalition has been conducting its political activities for four months since its establishment. Citizens and voters also consider our party as a political force that should be in the parliament. Therefore, we will approach this with respect.
In previous parliamentary elections, there were instances where the truth was hidden behind the so-called hearings. At that time, the MPP, which was the absolute majority, was unable to look into these issues adequately. Thus, the National Coalition will operate from a supervisory position when the autumn session begins. The planned activities are also very clear. On a personal note, I have been expelled from the MPP three times and have no intention of returning."
Translated from: https://eguur.mn/513150/
President U. Khürelsükh to Participate in SCO Summit
Published: Wed, 03 Jul 2024
President of Mongolia U. Khürelsükh has departed for Astana, the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan, to attend the expanded meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries as an observer on July 3-4. Observers consider this meeting to be a significant event that will have a substantial impact on regional and global affairs.
Mongolia views the SCO as an important channel for participating in multilateral cooperation and has been regularly attending the organization's high-level meetings, including the expanded sessions of the Council of Heads of State, since obtaining observer status in 2004.
The President's Office has reported that President U. Khürelsükh will deliver a speech at the expanded session of the Council, meet with leaders of the SCO member and dialogue partner countries, and exchange views on issues of mutual interest regarding relations and cooperation.
Economic cooperation is expected to be a key topic on the agenda of this meeting. Initiatives aimed at reducing trade barriers, aligning regulations, and promoting investment among member countries are also expected to be proposed.
Translated from: https://bloombergtv.mn/news/h2p135
Appointed N. Manduul as the First Deputy Governor of the Capital City
Published: Wed, 03 Jul 2024
The Governor of the Capital City operates with two deputies as per the Law on Administrative and Territorial Units and their Governance.
In the 2024 parliamentary elections, both deputy mayors ran for office and were elected as members of parliament. Consequently, Mayor Kh. Nyambaatar appointed N. Manduul, the advisor on financial and infrastructure investment issues, as the First Deputy Governor responsible for economic development and infrastructure today.
N. Manduul's Educational Background:
- Graduated from School No. 1 in 2000,
- Earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the American University in Bulgaria in 2007 with a Soros Foundation scholarship,
- Obtained a Master's degree in Business Administration from Brandeis University in the USA in 2014 with a Fulbright scholarship from the US Government. He is fluent in English and Russian.
Professional Experience: N. Manduul, the First Deputy Governor, has experience in leading the sale of government bonds such as Mazalai, Khuraldai, Dim Sam, Gerege, and “Century” on the international market during his tenure at the Ministry of Finance. Additionally, when he served as the executive director of the Development Bank, he managed to recover 1.3 trillion tugriks of non-performing loans, thereby improving the financial conditions of the bank.
Since April 2024, he has been working as an advisor to the Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar on financial and infrastructure investment issues. As of today, he has begun his role as the First Deputy Governor responsible for economic development and infrastructure.
Source: Press and Public Relations Department of the Governor's Office
Translated from: https://ikon.mn/n/36mn
WARNING: A Family's House Caught Fire in Khentii Province, Resulting in the Death of a Young Child
Published: Wed, 03 Jul 2024
In Khentii Province, a tragic incident occurred where a family's house caught fire, leading to the death of a two-year-old child.
According to the report, the fire was reported to the emergency services of the province at 00:09 on July 3rd, stating that a house was on fire in the Sariig 5th Subdistrict.
Responding to the call, firefighters from the 32nd Fire and Rescue Unit of the Provincial Emergency Department arrived at the scene, 3.5 km away, at 00:12 to find a fully engulfed four-walled house. They managed to extinguish the fire in 11 minutes.
A 31-year-old man who was affected by the fire is in serious condition with third-degree burns and has been taken to the provincial general hospital. The body of the two-year-old child who perished in the fire has been handed over to the Provincial Forensic Examination Office, according to a report from the General Emergency Department (OBEG).
Citizens are urged to ensure fire safety and prevent potential hazards.
Warning: Media organizations (Television, Radio, Social Media, and Websites) must fully or partially use our information with the appropriate source citation (ikon.mn).
Translated from: https://ikon.mn/n/36mk
B. Bataa: One Chooses a Profession to be Purposeful, Happy, Profitable, and Respected
Published: Wed, 03 Jul 2024
Choosing a profession is essential. However, the most important factor is character development. Hence, universities now place more emphasis on character when deciding whom to admit.
We had a conversation with educational researcher Baatar Bataa about what to consider when choosing a profession.
- Let's start our conversation with how to choose a profession.
- We need to think deeply and reflect on the things that are important to us, and based on that, make the right choices and decisions. For example, what is money? What is life? What is the homeland? Further, what is a job? What is career choice?
It is common for high school students, university students, and even people who are already working not to have clear answers to these questions. This can lead to choosing the wrong profession and wasting time inefficiently.
To live happily, every adult person works.
To discuss career choice, I think it's necessary to focus on these two words first: work and profession.
We all want to live happily. But what exactly is happiness? If the room we are in now had no light or electricity, would we be happy? If our living environment was dirty, would we be happy? If a person lacks food and clothing, can they be happy?
Many things are needed for a happy and peaceful life. These things do not appear by themselves; they are created through the effort of diligent people. We call this effort work. Therefore, to live a happy life, every adult person works. Thus, happiness comes from work.
What is a profession? Simply working does not guarantee a good life. Only those who do their job well live well. In other words, those who work productively, doing more and better in less time, live well. As Mongolians, we often say life is tough. This is mainly because our productivity is low—producing little and thus earning little.
Growing up physically does not mean maturing.
Who are the productive people? Those who have thoroughly acquired the knowledge and skills for their profession through formal education and have diligently worked in their field for many years. Therefore, a profession is about specializing to do a particular job well. We attend middle, high, and higher education institutions to become highly productive professionals.
- But many of our children and young people seem to study unproductively even in middle and higher education. Why is this?
- This happens because they don’t understand why they are studying in middle, high, or higher education institutions. A visually impaired young man named E. Delgerbayar, who graduated from Japan's Tsukuba University of Technology and speaks English and Japanese, once said in an interview, "I started worrying about my future and thinking seriously about what I would do in life when I entered middle school." How many of our middle and high school students think deeply about this?
Growing up physically does not mean maturing. Only when a person becomes independent do we say they have matured. Therefore, we attend schools to become capable, independent citizens. Education is needed precisely for this.
Every child knows they will have to work when they turn 18.
- Every child knows they will have to work when they turn 18. But why don’t they study productively and diligently for this?
- This is because our children grow up with unrealistic and abstract ideas about work and life. Our education system, schools, and parents all contribute to this.
Mongolian parents do not introduce their children to real life.
First, this is related to our educational programs and school activities. Due to budget constraints, most public schools operate in two shifts. Therefore, children spend half their days on academic subjects, with no additional programs to aid personal development or career orientation. Their minds are filled only with theoretical knowledge.
Secondly, Mongolian parents do not introduce their children to real life. They leave early in the morning and come back late, being busy. On weekends, they spend time relaxing with their children. Mongolian children grow up like fish in an aquarium, with everything provided and living abstract lives. They think the things in the fridge appear by themselves, the house and internet are free, and they can always live off others.
- We see cases where students are not studying well in higher education due to choosing the wrong profession. What should they base their career choice on?
- People who love what they do, are skilled at it, and do something useful for others are often successful and happy. Imagine these three aspects as circles: choosing a job or profession at their intersection would be best.
Work essentially concerns earning an income.
Career choice involves first understanding what you like and dislike—knowing oneself. Second, knowing what you are good at doing. Third, considering whether the job you want to do and are good at is needed by people and how much you would earn from it.
Do not confuse work with hobbies. Hobbies may not be related to income or money. Work is fundamentally about earning an income. Unless one has inherited significant wealth, they work and use their earnings to acquire what they need.
- Who does well in higher education right after finishing middle school?
- Those who have developed the competence to study at the next level perform well. This competence comprises knowledge, skills, and character development.
Knowledge means the content of basic subjects one must have studied to pursue a specific profession. Each professional school specifies these subjects and the required level of understanding for their prospective students.
Character development refers to personal traits and attitudes.
Skills refer to the talents or abilities a person must have and the basic skills acquired through education. Basic skills include finding information, thinking logically or creatively, working in teams, speaking, presenting, writing, and learning independently. Not many professions require unique talents, but all professions demand basic skills distinctive to them. Acquiring these skills takes a long time, which is done through school subjects, additional programs, and clubs.
Character development refers to personal traits and attitudes such as diligence, work ethic, self-discipline, integrity, punctuality, and goal orientation. Knowledge and skills are essential, but the most crucial factor is character development. Therefore, universities now pay more attention to character when deciding who to admit.
Exam scores do not fully reflect knowledge, skills, and character.
- Mongolian students are admitted to universities based on their entrance exam scores. Are the contents of our entrance exams correctly assessing students' knowledge, skills, and character?
- To be straightforward, we have not fully developed the entrance exam content as it should be. We manage to assess to some extent the knowledge required for professional and higher education admission. I wouldn't say this assessment is very poor. However, the way we identify the skills students have is inadequate. The most problematic issue is evaluating attitudes and character traits. Our exams do not include content to measure students' character or attitudes. This is the main problem.
Professional and higher education teachers often complain about the "incompetent" students enrolling in their courses. Students devote 3-5 years of their lives and significant expenses to their education. If someone unfit to study enrolls, they become an incompetent professional upon graduation. This leads to rejection in the job market, low productivity, and lack of self-confidence.
How to fix this? The exams should correctly identify and guide students on what they should qualify for and what they should master.
Western universities require admission seekers to write essays besides academic transcripts to evaluate who they have become. Through these essays, they estimate the applicant's self-awareness, realistic understanding of social life, the accuracy of their career orientation, passion, study skills, self-management, and development abilities—all gained through certain activities and programs.
Time alone does not mature your child.
- What should schools, teachers, and parents focus on to train students to perform well in professional and higher education?
- Preparing students for entrance exams does not mean just focusing on relevant subjects and test prep in grades 10-12. First, we must understand this. It is about developing students from an early age, helping them become self-aware, independent, self-developing individuals.
Additionally, supporting students in realistically understanding work and life through extra-curricular personal development programs, activities, familiarization trips, and career orientation practice programs is crucial.
Children, like plants, need sun (love), water (care), and fertilizer (additional training) to grow into wonderful beings.
Time alone does not mature your child. What they do with time defines their development. What did they do in elementary, middle, and high school? What did they do after classes, in the evenings, on weekends, and during winter and summer breaks? That defines their development.
Teachers should not just teach content but also focus on developing students' personal growth, character, and fundamental skills through their lessons.
- What should students focus on to excel in professional and higher education? First of all, they need to abandon the traditional, incorrect approach of choosing a profession and school based on their entrance exam scores.
Start early, ideally from middle school, to determine where and what profession they want to study. From this, identify personal likes and dislikes, strengths and weaknesses, necessary learnings, and the entrance exams and criteria of the desired school to align personal development with these requirements.
Career choice involves not just choosing a profession but also being chosen or fitting the selection criteria. For example, if you aim to study software engineering at the National University of Mongolia, remember that the university will decide what kind of student they want to teach.
In other words, career choice is not merely about choosing but being chosen, developing yourself throughout your school years to fit the criteria.
Therefore, career choice is not about picking and enrolling in a profession; it’s about developing and transforming yourself to reach your desired school and nation. One chooses a profession to be purposeful, happy, profitable, and respected.
- Thank you for the interview.
Translated from: https://gogo.mn/r/mw7mw
The train will go to Khui Doloon Khudag on Naadam days
Published: Wed, 03 Jul 2024
During the Naadam festival days, on July 11 and 12, 2024, three-car passenger trains will travel between Ulaanbaatar – Davaanii – Ulaanbaatar according to the following schedule.
From Ulaanbaatar: Departs at 09:00, 14:30, and 19:10, arriving at Davaanii crossing at 09:55, 15:25, and 20:05.
From Davaanii crossing: Departs at 12:30, 16:40, and 21:25, arriving in Ulaanbaatar at 13:20, 17:30, and 22:15.
During the Naadam festival, luggage transportation will decrease, so from July 10 to 16, passenger train luggage wagons will not operate.
It is also announced that there will be no international passenger train routes from Ulaanbaatar to Eren on July 11 and 14.
Source: "UBTZ" LLC
Translated from: https://eguur.mn/513540/
"Chinggis Khan" International Airport to Expand and Increase Capacity
Published: Tue, 02 Jul 2024
The Ministry of Road and Transport Development is working to implement aviation liberalization and aims to provide affordable tickets and accessible flights. In this regard, Minister of Road and Transport Development S. Byambatsogt had a productive meeting in January 2024 with the executive director of New Ulaanbaatar International Airport LLC, Kitanaka Takefumi, to discuss increasing the airport's capacity.
As a result of the meeting, phased work has begun to swiftly facilitate passenger and cargo flow and eliminate delays at Chinggis Khan International Airport. During a meeting with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on May 16, 2024, a decision was made to start a study on expanding and increasing the capacity of Chinggis Khan International Airport.
JICA has contracted Japan's Nippon Koei consultant service company to carry out the work from June 12, 2024, to January 31, 2025. Today, State Secretary S. Batbold of the Ministry of Road and Transport Development, Chairperson Ch. Munkhtuya of the Civil Aviation Authority, and representatives from JICA and Nippon Koei presented the initial study report and exchanged views.
Translated from: https://www.unuudur.mn/a/269498
Ch. Khurelbaatar to Become President of the Bank of Mongolia
Published: Wed, 03 Jul 2024
Minister of Economic Development Ch. Khurelbaatar has been nominated for the presidency of the Bank of Mongolia. He competed in the 2024 parliamentary elections in the western region, representing Uvs, Zavkhan, Gobi-Altai, and Khovd aimags, but was unsuccessful.
Candidates who lost in the MPP constituencies have been appointed to official positions one after another. Thus, the Minister of Economic Development Ch. Khurelbaatar will also head the country's central bank, which is responsible for Mongolia's monetary policy.
Khurelbaatar graduated with a degree in economics from the Financial and Economic Institute in Leningrad, Russia, and the University of Sydney, Australia. He has served five times as a member of the government and was elected four times to the State Great Khural. Notably, he worked as the Minister of Fuel and Energy under the leadership of S. Bayar, the Head of the Cabinet Secretariat under S. Batbold's government, twice as the Minister of Finance under U. Khurelsukh's government, and currently serves as the Minister of Economic Development under L. Oyun-Erdene's administration.
During his tenure as the Minister of Economic Development, Khurelbaatar stated that "there is an opportunity to bring foreign banks into Mongolia to lower loan interest rates."
Translated from: https://news.mn/r/2736427/
"Chinggis Khaan" Airport Bus Service Start Date Temporarily Postponed
Published: Wed, 03 Jul 2024
The start date for the public bus service to "Chinggis Khaan" airport has been temporarily postponed.
According to the Public Transport Policy Office's website, the introduction of bus service to "Chinggis Khaan" airport was scheduled to start tomorrow, and a route map was posted but later deleted.
When inquired about this at the 7004-4040 number of the office, they stated, "The service was supposed to start tomorrow, but it has been temporarily postponed. More detailed information will be provided tomorrow."
To elaborate, the public transport routes Ch:19 "Chinggis Khaan Airport-Sukhbaatar Square" and Ch:20 "Chinggis Khaan Airport-Buyant-Ukhaa Sports Complex" were planned to start providing bus services from July 4, 2024. The price for the Ch:19 route is MNT 15,000 for adults and MNT 7,000 for children, while the Ch:20 route costs MNT 10,000 for adults and MNT 5,000 for children, with the possibility to use the Umoney public transport card.
The Public Transport Policy Office posted on their website that the service was to start tomorrow, but the announcement has since been removed. An official contact confirmed that the start has been postponed, and further details will follow tomorrow.
Translated from: https://ikon.mn/n/36n5
M Bank Recognized as Best Digital Bank and Mobile Banking App
Published: Wed, 03 Jul 2024
M Bank, Mongolia's first fully digital-based neobank, has been recognized by "World Economic Magazine" with awards for "Best Digital Bank Mongolia 2024" and "Best Mobile Banking App Mongolia 2024". This annual publication selects the top performers in the global banking and financial sector, with more than 50 countries participating this year. Four financial institutions from Mongolia were selected in five categories.
Though M Bank is relatively new, it offers a more convenient, simple, fast, and flexible way to access all banking products and services whenever and wherever you need them, differing from traditional banks we are accustomed to.
As of the first half of 2024, M Bank has launched over 80 updates and improvements related to customer experience with current accounts, loans, cards, deposits, transfers, and international payment services. They have also implemented many programs to support financial health, including "Flash deals", "M loyalty", and the "Euro 2024" challenge, tailored to everyday lifestyles.
Furthermore, there is no need for customers to visit in person and wait in line to become a bank client. You can download the app and register online from wherever you are. Create your account through the bank's app and access your products and services directly through it.
Looking ahead, we are developing the M business app tailored for corporate clients, aiming to encompass all daily financial needs in one place, allowing access to all services conveniently through mobile devices.
Different From What You Are Used To
M Bank
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Trade and Development Bank Reduces Loan Interest and Fees for Residents of Bayankhongor
Published: Wed, 03 Jul 2024
Trade and Development Bank is intensively working to become a CUSTOMER-CENTERED bank that is closer to its clients, as part of its long-term strategic goals. One phase of this effort includes opening a branch in Bayankhongor, bringing the bank closer to the people of Khongor. By establishing a branch in Bayankhongor province, TDB opens opportunities for investors planning to invest and start businesses in Bayankhongor, allowing them to collaborate based on the region's economy, infrastructure, and market demand.
Additionally, the bank's leadership emphasized that TDB will play a significant role in achieving Bayankhongor province's development strategy goals, which include becoming a province with a self-sustaining economy through intensive agriculture and industry, tourism, trade services, and optimal logistics infrastructures, all supported by highly skilled labor and adapted to the natural characteristics of the area.
On the occasion of the new branch opening, various promotions have been announced for the residents of Bayankhongor until August 31. For instance, loan interest and fees for individuals and business entities have been reduced. Britto cards can also be ordered for free with a 3% cashback on every purchase.
The Bayankhongor branch is located on the first floor of Mazaalai Hotel, next to the New Market in Bayankhongor province. Trade and Development Bank is committed to being the most reliable financial partner for its customers.
FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TOGETHER
Translated from: https://ikon.mn/n/36mi
V.V. Putin: Let's Build a Small Modular Nuclear Power Plant in Mongolia
Published: Wed, 03 Jul 2024
From Kazakhstan's Astana city, the news is reported that the President of Mongolia, U. Khurelsukh, met with the President of Russia, V.V. Putin, today to exchange views on bilateral relations and cooperation.
Specifically, they met in the capital city of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana, during the extended meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
During the meeting, the President of Russia, V.V. Putin, said, "We understand Mongolia's situation, especially under the pressures from Western countries. However, we do not want to put you in a difficult situation."
He continued, "We see that as your economy expands, the demand for energy is increasing. Therefore, we propose to build a small modular nuclear power plant in Mongolia, similar to those we have constructed domestically. Furthermore, there will be no issues with fuel and oil supplies. If any issues arise, please inform me directly about what the issue is and who is causing it."
In response, the President of Mongolia, U. Khurelsukh, said, "We understand your situation very well. While we do not consistently seek assistance, our economy is stabilizing and showing growth. We are again proposing mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia."
Translated from: https://gogo.mn/r/kx67j
Addresses of Examination Centers for Admission Exams
Published: Wed, 03 Jul 2024
The 2024 Admission Exam (AE) will begin nationwide tomorrow, July 4th, with the history subject exam.
21 locations have been prepared in the capital for this exam.
Individuals participating in the AE should go to their designated seats with the following:
- National ID card or an equivalent document (driver's license, passport, etc.)
- Certificate of secondary education or higher education certificate
- Seating arrangement (printed from the "Candidate's Corner" by logging in with your registration number and password through this link)
- Registration form (printed from the "Candidate's Corner" by logging in with your registration number and password through this link. Candidates graduating high school in 2024 must have their school principal sign and stamp their registration form to verify it. Candidates who graduated before 2024 must have their registration form verified with a QR code.)
Examination centers for the 2024 AE in the capital:
Please note that media organizations (television, radio, social and web pages) must cite the source (ikon.mn) when using our information in any form, either completely or in part.
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The National STARTUP Champion to Represent the Country in Central Asia
Published: Tue, 02 Jul 2024
The concept of startups has only recently taken hold in our country. Each year, dozens of startups open and establish themselves in Mongolia. Therefore, there is a pressing need to genuinely support startups from the beginning at a strategic level, both by the government and the private sector, to diversify the economy and foster innovation.
In this context, TechPack Group, responsible for technology and innovation in the leading MCS Group, in collaboration with the National Information Technology Park, organized the "Startup Challenge Mongolia" competition with a prize fund of 300 million MNT for the first time nationwide in the technology sector.
This competition was announced in May under the slogan "In Search of World-Class Technology," and 97 startups from across Mongolia competed over five stages for a month. The E-Geree contract system emerged as the winner. They will now represent the country on July 9 at the Startup World Cup Central Asia, competing against 20 other startups from Central Asia. The winning team of this competition will represent the region in the world championship.
The national champion E-Geree is a blockchain-based electronic contract system, notably beneficial for managing all types of document relations for the government, businesses, and citizens. Apart from competing in the Startup World Cup Central Asia in July, E-Geree is set to participate in Google for Startup accelerator in August, Japan Business matching trip in September, and Tech Crunch Disrupt in October, representing the country in these international competitions.
This type of competition, with a high prize fund of 300 million MNT and the opportunity to compete internationally, has not been organized in our country before. It became a reality with the strategic partnership and support of TechPack – MCS Software Group.
Translated from: https://itoim.mn/a/2024/07/02/for-you/zmi
Five Advisors of the President Become Members of the Parliament
Published: Thu, 04 Jul 2024
In the 2024 parliamentary elections, almost all of the advisors to the President of Mongolia, U. Khurelsukh, ran for office. Among those who ran, five advisors were elected as members of the State Great Khural (Parliament), while the rest were defeated and returned to their previous positions.
Out of eight advisors who ran, four were elected from their electoral districts, and one was elected through a party list, making a total of five advisors who became members of parliament.
After U. Khurelsukh was elected as the President of Mongolia, he appointed his "friend" J. Enkhbayar as the Secretary of the National Security Council as his first decree. Subsequently, Enkhbayar served in this position until he ran for the 2024 elections, temporarily working as the President's advisor. It has been said within political circles that he entered the election under the President's quota and aimed to become the Speaker of the Parliament. Enkhbayar ran in the Selenge, Darkhan, and Tuv aimag districts and won. Though he aspired to become the Speaker of the State Great Khural, he lost the position to D. Amarbaysgalan but is currently nominated for the head of the MPP faction within the parliament.
The President's health advisor, T. Munkhsaikhan, ran in Khan-Uul district and was elected. He previously served as the Minister of Health in Khurelsukh's cabinet while Khurelsukh was Prime Minister. Following the entire cabinet's resignation, Munkhsaikhan worked as an advisor and prepared for the election early on. Thus, he ran under the President's quota and was elected a member of parliament.
Another advisor of the President, Z. Mendsaikhan, became a member of parliament. He served as the Minister of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry in Khurelsukh's cabinet and later worked as an advisor to the Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene before joining the President as an advisor and running in the elections, eventually securing a seat for his party.
S. Lundeg, who has worked as a secretary and advisor to Khurelsukh since his tenure as Deputy Prime Minister, also won in the 2024 elections. He has been preparing to run for the central districts of Tuv, Selenge, and Darkhan aimags, despite speculations that he might sit out due to the expanded electoral districts. Nonetheless, he ran under the President's quota and won.
The President's economic policy advisors, B. Davaadalai and U. Zolbayar, ran in their respective districts but were defeated. Meanwhile, advisors Ch. Lodoyravsal and D. Bum-Ochir were included in the party list, with D. Bum-Ochir becoming a member of parliament.
Translated from: https://news.mn/r/2736327/
12 Things You Need to Know About Today: "Genghis Khan: The Mongols Changed the World" International Exhibition Opens
Published: Fri, 28 Jun 2024
Today, the temperature outside is 28 degrees. Let's bundle all the necessary information you need for your work today, including weather, horoscope, and exchange rates. Have a great day.
Things you must know this morning:
- Today is the 185th day of the year, and there are 181 days left until the end of the year.
- The weather will be 28 degrees warm during the day and 15 degrees warm at night.
- It is the 27th day of the lunar calendar, the day of the free star with the yellow dragon. Sunrise and sunset times are 4:59 AM and 8:54 PM, respectively. It is favorable for those born in the year of the Rat and Monkey to engage in any activity, but it is unfavorable for those born in the year of the Snake and Horse, so they should be cautious and take care of themselves. This day is good for achieving harmony, starting collective work, making agreements, holding weddings, asking for a bride, giving and receiving dowries, acquiring valuable jewelry, performing washing rituals, invoking rain, subduing demons, and crafting musical instruments. It is bad for building bridges, digging ground, and raising puppies. The favorable hours are during the Tiger, Dragon, Snake, Monkey, Rooster, and Pig times. Those traveling far should head north. Cutting or trimming hair today is auspicious.
- At the foreign exchange center, the buying rate of USD is 3391.00 MNT, and the selling rate is 3397.00 MNT. The buying rate for Ruble is 38.30, and the selling rate is 38.80, while the buying rate for Yuan is 466.00, and the selling rate is 467.00. For Won, the buying rate is 2.45, and the selling rate is 2.47 MNT.
Upcoming notable events today:
- At 8:30 AM, the director of the Mongolian-Korean Polytechnic College, E. Tumendemberel, and representatives of the school staff will meet at the Internom venue to discuss "The Demand for Skilled Workers and Training."
- At 10:00 AM, the "Rio Tinto" group, as part of its social responsibility, will provide information and introduce the newly landscaped area of 10.2 hectares in the western wing of the Children's Park.
- At 11:00 AM, the opening of the "Genghis Khan: The Mongols Changed the World" international exhibition will be held under the auspices of the President of Mongolia.
On this day in world history:
- In 1979, U.S. President Jimmy Carter signed the first directive authorizing secret aid to opponents of the Soviet-supported regime in Kabul.
- In 1988, the USS Vincennes, a U.S. Navy ship, shot down Iran Air Flight 655 over the Persian Gulf, resulting in the deaths of all 290 people on board.
- In 1988, the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge in Istanbul, Turkey, was completed, creating the second connection linking Europe and Asia over the Bosphorus strait.
- In 1996, British Prime Minister John Major announced his return to Scotland.
- In 2013, after four days of nationwide protests demanding the resignation of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi, the military removed him from office and announced that the head of Egypt’s Supreme Constitutional Court, Adly Mansour, would serve as interim president until the next elections.
Translated from: https://www.unuudur.mn/a/269475
₮87.5 Billion Revenue Generated in the Regular Parliamentary Elections, ₮66.6 Billion Spent
Published: Wed, 03 Jul 2024
In the six districts of Ulaanbaatar, approximately ₮17 billion in revenue was generated.
According to a report by the National Audit Office, preliminary expenses of the 2024 parliamentary elections amounted to ₮66.6 billion, as reported by the "Youth Monitoring Policy" NGO. The National Audit Office's registered donations account for a total of ₮87.5 billion across 787 candidates and 14 party coalitions. Of the ₮17 billion generated in the six districts of Ulaanbaatar, ₮13 billion was spent, while the remaining ₮45 billion was allocated to the seven rural districts.
Breaking it down by parties and coalitions:
- The Mongolian People's Party (MPP): 76 candidates generated over ₮41 billion in revenue, spending ₮29.6 billion.
- The Democratic Party (DP): 73 candidates generated over ₮26.2 billion in revenue, spending ₮21.7 billion.
- The National Labour Party (NLP): 74 candidates generated over ₮3.2 billion in revenue, spending ₮2.3 billion.
- The National Coalition: 41 candidates generated over ₮2.9 billion in revenue, spending ₮2.3 billion.
- The Civil Will Green Party: 12 candidates generated over ₮577 million in revenue, spending ₮525 million during the election process.
Civil society organizations highlighted the relatively high level of remaining funds of some parties, coalitions, and candidates, emphasizing the need to refine the legal regulations regarding election donations.
Translated from: https://bloombergtv.mn/news/h2o2c0
South Gobi: "Healthy Citizen is a Pillar of Development" Program is Underway
Published: Tue, 02 Jul 2024
The local government of Dalanzadgad is conducting planned activities aimed at supporting the health of local citizens.
As part of this effort, the "Healthy Citizen is a Pillar of Development" program is being implemented. In collaboration with the "Govi Dent" dental clinic, free dental health check-ups and treatments are being provided to children, teachers, and staff of kindergarten No. 26, which has introduced the ISO9001:2015 quality management system for the first time.
The program will be carried out at the "Govi Dent" dental clinic from May 27 to September 15, 2024.
D. Sainzaya, dentist of "Govi Dent" dental clinic:
"Due to the ISO9001:2015 quality management system being introduced for the first time by this team, we are actively supporting this initiative. During the check-ups, it was found that 87.6% of the team had oral health issues. We conducted examinations and treatments for a total of 96 people. So far, 21 people have been fully treated, and the rate of dental decay has been reduced to 78%. We will continue to work overtime according to the provided names list until September 15, 2024."
Translated from: https://www.montsame.mn/mn/read/347019
PHOTO: Highlights from the Swearing-In Ceremony of Members of Parliament
Published: Wed, 03 Jul 2024
Yesterday, the initial session of the State Great Khural was held, where 126 newly elected members took their oath. We bring you the highlights of this ceremonial event in a country governed under a constitutional parliamentary system.
After the new members ascended the podium and took their oath, they blessed the state flag, signed their credentials, and received their identification and badges. Subsequently, some members approached the President and the Prime Minister to shake hands and exchange greetings.
The actions and facial expressions of the state leaders during this event captured significant public attention. For instance, the President seemed very amicable with former advisors who had now been elected as members, whispering to some in a rather "warm" manner, while at times, he sat with his eyebrows furrowed.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister's greeting gestures with certain members, including closing his eyes and scrunching his face as if showing warmth, were captured in photos.
Another noteworthy moment of the day was when U. Otgonbayar, elected from the 6th electoral district, approached his elder brother, U. Khurelsukh, for a kiss after taking his oath.
S. Tsenguun, elected from the Democratic Party candidate list, was the youngest and most eye-catching member, whereas N. Batsumberel from the MPP became the talk of the town due to a new scar on his face.
Photos by mpa.mn
Translated from: https://ikon.mn/n/36mh
Rumors and Observations: Eight Ministerial Seats for the Democratic Party
Published: Wed, 03 Jul 2024
The Executive Committee and the National Assembly of the Mongolian People's Party (MPP) are scheduled to meet today. During this meeting, they will discuss the structure and composition of the government, as well as the issue of forming a coalition government with the Democratic Party (DP) and the National Labor Party (HUN).
The leadership of the MPP has agreed to some adjustments, including splitting and merging certain ministries, and decided to allocate eight ministries to the Democratic Party (DP), one ministerial seat to the HUN, and the remaining positions will be filled by MPP members.
It has been agreed that N. Uchral will be appointed as the Chief of the Cabinet Secretariat, DP Chairman L. Gantumur will be appointed as Deputy Prime Minister, and HUN Chairman T. Dorjkhand will be appointed as Minister of Economic Development or Deputy Prime Minister.
Most of the ministers to be appointed from the MPP are those who served in L. Oyun-Erdene's previous cabinet. These include Finance Minister B. Javkhlan, Foreign Minister B. Battsetseg, Minister of Education and Science L. Enkh-Amgalan, Justice Minister B. Enkhbayar, Minister of Environment and Tourism J. Bat-Erdene, Minister of Culture Ch. Nomin, Minister of Road and Transport Development S. Byambatsogt, and Minister of Energy B. Choijilsuren. Additionally, E. Bat-Amgalan will be appointed as the Minister responsible for Traffic Congestion and E. Batshugar as the Minister for Digital Development.
The Democratic Party has reportedly been allocated the following ministries: Deputy Prime Minister, Ministry of Social Protection, Ministry of Construction and Urban Development, Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Internal Affairs, and Ministry of Olympism and Sports. Specific names being discussed include L. Gantumur as Deputy Prime Minister, MP S. Odontuya as Health Minister, MP Ts. Tuvdendorj as Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry, MP O. Altangerel as Minister of Internal Affairs, MP Kh. Bolormaa as Minister of Social Protection, A. Ganbaatar as Minister of Olympism and Sports, J. Batsuuri as Minister of Construction and Urban Development, and R. Seddorj as Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry.
All these decisions will be finalized in today's meeting of the working group formed by MPP, DP, and HUN, and then officially confirmed by the MPP's Executive Committee.
Finally, it's worth noting that the political parties have not yet reached a complete agreement on all appointments, and some names of the ministers may still change, as internal party factions and the representation of both list-based and constituency-elected members need to be considered in these appointments.
Translated from: https://news.mn/r/2736583/
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