Oct 27, 2024 70 min read Daily News Summaries

Mongolia News Summary for October 27, 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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L. Oyun-Erdene: It is Necessary to Focus on These Three Transitions When Defining Mongolia's Development Strategy

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: isee.mn

The government of Mongolia has declared 2024 as the "Year of Regional Development" and included regional development policies in its action program. Furthermore, for the first time, the parliamentary elections were organized in a regional format this year, using enlarged districts. Today, the "National Conference on Regional Development" was held with the aim of defining development policies for the seven regions: Ulaanbaatar, western, Khangai, northern, central, Gobi, and eastern. Members of the Parliament, government, local leaders, state and private sector representatives, businesses, academics, and researchers participated in the conference under the theme "New Standards." The conference featured plenary and sectoral sessions and an exhibition showcasing each region's unique characteristics. Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene opened the conference and presented the "Regional Development Reform" lecture. He emphasized the reasons for implementing the "New Revival Policy," the results achieved, and the future target levels. The Prime Minister stressed the importance of developing regional-specific policies involving regional parliament members and citizens, promoting private sector and citizen participation, and providing tax support, rather than having the government do everything. As part of this initiative, 14 mega projects have been developed to be implemented in all regions. Each project's benefits were highlighted by the Prime Minister. In 2021, Mongolia's GDP was 43.6 trillion MNT, which increased to 70.4 trillion MNT in 2023 thanks to the "New Revival Policy." There is an expectation for it to reach 79.2 trillion MNT this year. The government's four-year program estimates that by successfully implementing the 14 mega development projects, the GDP will reach 132.3 trillion MNT by 2028. Going forward, when defining Mongolia's next development strategy, it is crucial to focus on the following three transitions. Firstly, in the rapidly developing technological era, consider how AI and high technology transitions will impact the region in the development strategy. Secondly, for countries with economic structures similar to Mongolia, which relies on the mining sector, it is more important to define strategies focusing on how the green development transition will unfold. Thirdly, pay attention to what the human resource transition will be like. The Prime Minister described these three transitions as "The New Economy of the Transition Period." Therefore, the need for policies based on these transitions for regional development is emerging, and by implementing them, development will be anticipated rather than just chased. He also stated that the budget prepared by the government for 2025 is the first budget developed under the concept of regional development reform. Previously, Mongolia initiated around 450-500 new projects annually with budget investments, allocating funds to about 1,062 projects in total. However, the 2025 budget plan includes funding for 640 projects, out of which 38 are new infrastructure projects, highlighting a bold departure from the traditional practice of equitably allocating the budget. The Prime Minister expressed confidence that the "National Conference on Regional Development" will focus on governance, legal environment, economy, tax environment, society, social development policy, infrastructure, and regional and transitional issues (AI transition, green transition, human resource transition) and achieve tangible results.

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Mongolia's Handling of the Arrest Warrant for V. Putin Under ICC Scrutiny

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: isee.mn

A working group from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague will examine Mongolia's decision not to arrest V. Putin after a complaint from Ukraine. Russian President V. Putin made an official visit to Mongolia. Prior to this, the ICC had informed Mongolia that, as a signatory to the Rome Statute, it was obligated to arrest President Putin, who was accused of illegally deporting Ukrainian children to Russia. Since the ICC issued the arrest warrant for President Putin in March 2023, this was the first time he visited a member state of the Rome Statute, namely Mongolia. The statute obligates the 124 member states of the ICC to arrest Putin if he enters their territory. During Putin's visit to Mongolia, the country welcomed him according to its independent and multi-pillar foreign policy. However, Ukraine expressed deep regret that Mongolia did not execute the ICC's arrest warrant while Putin was present in the country. Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs promised to consider Mongolia's decision in their future bilateral relations. The ICC announced that it was transferring the issue to the Assembly of States Parties for resolution, due to Mongolia's failure to arrest Putin. Mongolia is one of the countries that helped establish the ICC and is represented by a Mongolian judge, D. Erdenebalsuren. However, Russia, Israel, the United States, and Sudan, despite signing the Rome Statute, have not joined the ICC. Ukraine joined the ICC, becoming the 125th member state. Meanwhile, the Assembly of States Parties, which is the ICC's highest control body, will meet to discuss the case regarding Mongolia. Previously, the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir for crimes against humanity and war crimes, but he visited South Africa without being arrested, and no action was taken against South Africa by the ICC. While Ukraine exerts pressure over Mongolia's decision not to arrest Putin, a working group has been set up to address this issue, and it will be discussed in the upcoming Assembly meeting. Mongolia’s judge at the ICC might face suspension. Additionally, Western countries allied with Ukraine could exert various pressures on Mongolia. For instance, planned visits by Mongolian MPs to Germany were reportedly canceled after Putin's visit to Mongolia.

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Z.Bayarmaa: We will amend the law so that no permission from the state is required for demonstrations and there are no penalties under the Violations Law

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: isee.mn

Our country first established the Law on the Procedure for Demonstrations and Gatherings in 1994. Eleven years later, in 2005, amendments were made to the law, changing 31 specific provisions. It's been 20 years since these changes, yet no further amendments or updates have been made, despite the significant increase and changing nature of demonstrations. In response, the current parliament has started working on amending the Law on the Procedure for Demonstrations and Gatherings, and has established a working group led by Member of Parliament Z. Bayarmaa. In a discussion with the working group leader, MP Z. Bayarmaa, we explored the intended changes to the law. Chairman D. Amarbayasgalan's parliament focusing on amending the law on demonstrations and gatherings is commendable. How will you change the law? What is the main concept? Speaker D. Amarbayasgalan issued an order forming 54 working groups in the parliament, and assigned me to lead the working group on amendments to the Law on Demonstrations and Gatherings. As this is an interesting and important law, I agreed to participate with the mindset of, “Okay, let's work on it.” Demonstrating and gathering is a form of exercising fundamental human rights. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that peaceful assembly and expression are natural rights. Therefore, there should be no requirement to obtain state permission. For constructing a building or acquiring land, state permission might be necessary, but not for speaking or demonstrating. Countries that are signatories to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights enshrine the right to freedom of expression in their constitutions. Our country also enshrines this right in its Constitution. Unfortunately, the Law on Demonstrations and Gatherings conflicts with this right. This law, adopted in 1994, has been amended seven times since. Whether these changes improved or worsened the fundamental principles needs thorough study. We will examine the currently enforced law and the previous amendments. Amendments might have deteriorated the situation. The law currently mandates obtaining permission from a governor before speaking or expressing oneself, even though no one should be required to seek permission for expressing views. In essence, the requirement to register for a demonstration equates to requiring permission. On the other side, the governor has the right not to register it. The governor must respond within three days, and if they decide not to register, it equates to no permission at all. This process shows bureaucracy. Individuals wanting to demonstrate have to wait three days, and if denied, they can appeal. However, the court process can extend for 14 days, restricting their rights. Such rights should be part of the law's main concept. We will change “register” to “notify.” In other words, it's sufficient to notify about the intention to demonstrate. Today’s law, even from its name, gives the idea that it's about regulations. It seems you intend to change the name too? During the previous parliament, the Ministry of Justice and Internal Affairs prepared the "Law on Freedom to Assemble and Demonstrate" and collected public opinions, but it was not discussed. Our working group intends to change the name to "Law on Freedom to Assemble and Demonstrate" because the name should not convey regulation or prohibition. Many who gave opinions on the draft law from the Ministry said, “We want to demonstrate anytime with any purpose. Stop violating human rights under the guise of registration." The Constitution prohibits demonstrations aimed at inciting riots, promoting war, or fascism. Aside from that, notifying rather than registering should suffice. Another note: Mongolia is a signatory to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which states that expression through artistic methods is allowed. This means acting out a scenario of shouting and screaming is permitted as a form of protest. People criticized live streamer D. Munkh-Erdene for being too rude, yet that was his form of expression. However, he faced punishment for it. Members of the No War movement expressed their protest by placing shoes in the square. Instead of checking the safety of the shoes, police confiscated them, leading to conflict. In the end, several young people faced punishment. The international covenant allows expression through objects. Police should control only illegal objects. Following this covenant, any additional rights should be addressed in the draft law we are developing. Our working group will focus on reducing negative factors and enhancing positive ones in the Law on the Procedure for Demonstrations and Gatherings. We will research what constitutes artistic expression. We have a 200-300 page guide issued by the European Union that we are studying. The state should facilitate citizens' right to peaceful assembly. There is also a misunderstanding about what constitutes spontaneous gatherings and paid political demonstrations. How will the law differentiate between these? We will not legislate whether demonstrations are paid or unpaid. It’s challenging to track where and by whom payments are made. Once notified, the police will monitor accordingly. The police should assist and support citizens in peacefully demonstrating, not monitor or suppress them. The attitude of the state representatives needs to change. The focus should be on protecting people who are demonstrating, not preserving the state's image. Some people attempt to disrupt demonstrations, weaken movements criticizing state activities, and intervene impersonally or often in collusion with the state. We must take this concern seriously and not allow true disorder. In such cases, police should intervene to prevent it. We are studying how other countries regulate these issues. All regulations exceeding the law will be annulled. Two years ago, a prolonged demonstration demanded the disclosure of coal thieves. At that time, the mayor, D. Sumyabazar, issued an order to disperse the demonstration, which was revoked soon after. How will the law address forced dispersals? No official should disperse demonstrations based on personal judgment, such as "It's been going on too long." We emphasize that there should be no regulation exceeding the law. A working group in the parliament is working on the Law on Legislation to annul regulations exceeding the law. How did D. Sumyabazar issue the order to disperse the protest? It will be addressed, whether future officials might repeat this. We need to find and annul such regulations. Any content imposing restrictions on fundamental rights such as freedom of expression, assembly, and demonstration will be identified and nullified from other laws. Only then will our amendments fully take effect. We cannot allow one law to undermine the changes made by another conflicting law. Politicians bring out laws as needed and hide them when not. For example, during COVID-19, young people were penalized for criticizing the government's actions under the Violations Law. Is penalizing expressions of opinion still ongoing? Changing a few legal clauses is simple. However, we're not limiting ourselves to this law. We will study which clauses in the Violations Law punish expression and whether they can be removed. All legislation will be reviewed for compliance within the constitutional framework. When will it be submitted? We plan to submit it during the autumn session. By the time spring arrives, demonstrators will have their rights to protest peacefully facilitated, without issues, aligning with the new law.

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L. Oyun-Erdene: When Determining Mongolia's Development Strategy, It Is Necessary to Focus on Three Transitions

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: itoim.mn

The Government of Mongolia has declared 2024 as "Regional Development Year" and included regional development policy in its action program. Moreover, for the first time this year, the Parliamentary elections were organized in an enlarged district or regional form. Accordingly, a "National Conference on Regional Development" aimed at defining the development policy of seven regions - Ulaanbaatar, Western, Khangai, Northern, Central, Gobi, and Eastern - was held today. The conference, themed "New Standard," was attended by members of the Parliament, government officials, leaders of provinces and the capital, public and private sector representatives, business people, scholars, and researchers, and included main and sectional meetings and exhibitions showcasing the characteristics of each region. Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene opened the conference with a presentation on the "Regional Development Reform." He highlighted the reasons for implementing the "New Revival Policy," its outcomes, and future target levels. The government aims to intensify regional development at the provincial and capital level, expand economic growth, and involve regional parliamentary members and citizens in determining regional policies adapted to regional characteristics. This approach ensures the participation of the private sector and citizens, provides tax incentives, and decentralizes authority. Within this framework, 14 mega projects have been developed. These projects will be implemented in all regions, the Prime Minister emphasized, and he introduced the advantages of each project. In 2021, Mongolia's GDP was 43.6 trillion MNT, and as a result of the "New Revival Policy," it grew to 70.4 trillion MNT in 2023. It is expected to reach 79.2 trillion MNT this year. If the 14 mega development projects included in the government's program for the next four years are successfully implemented, GDP is projected to reach 132.3 trillion MNT by 2028. Furthermore, when defining Mongolia's next development strategy, particular attention should be paid to the following three transitions: 1. In a rapidly developing technological era, more emphasis in the development strategy should be placed on how the transition of AI and high technology will impact the regional level. 2. For countries with an economic structure similar to Mongolia, which relies on the mining sector, it is crucial to define their strategy on how the transition to green development will unfold. 3. Attention should be paid to what human resource transition will look like. The Prime Minister referred to these three transitions as "The New Economy of the Transition Period." Therefore, a new need and requirement to define regional development policies through these transitions are emerging. If implemented successfully, development will not be chased but anticipated. He also noted that the 2025 budget of Mongolia, prepared by the Government, is the first budget developed in line with the concept of regional development and aims to implement the regional development reform. Previously, Mongolia initiated about 450-500 new projects annually with budget investment, allocating funds to about 1,062 projects in total. However, the 2025 budget draft proposes to finance 640 projects, of which 38 are new infrastructure projects. This will boldly move away from the traditional approach of distributing the budget equally. Through this National Conference on Regional Development, Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene expressed his belief that focusing on issues such as regional governance, legal environment, economy, tax environment, population, social development policy, infrastructure, and region and transition (AI transition, green transition, human resource transition) will yield results.

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M. Amarsanaa Selected as Governor of Khovd Province

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: isee.mn

The inaugural meeting of the Citizens’ Representative Khural of Khovd Province was held to discuss the nomination for the position of governor. While the Mongolian People’s Party did not nominate a representative, the Democratic Party nominated Morhun Amarsanaa, a representative elected from the 22nd electoral district, for the position of governor of Khovd Province. Based on the majority vote of the representatives, M. Amarsanaa was selected as the governor and his name will be submitted to the Prime Minister for approval. M. Amarsanaa is currently serving as the head of the Democratic Party in Khovd Province. He has been elected to the Citizens’ Representative Khural three times and served as the Deputy Governor of Khovd Province from 2012 to 2016.

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Biography of K.J. Tokayev from Soviet Diplomat to Head of State

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: gogo.mn

On the 28th and 29th of this month, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev, will visit Mongolia. Here is a brief biography and introduction about him. Currently 71 years old, he has been serving as the President of Kazakhstan since 2019. Tokayev is the second President of Kazakhstan since the country declared its independence. His father, Kemel Tokayev, was involved in World War II and is famous for founding the detective genre literature in Kazakhstan. His mother was a teacher by profession. In 1980, Tokayev married Nadezhda Tokayeva, and they had a son together, but the couple divorced in 2020. Information about his wife is very scarce. The President of Kazakhstan has written 10 books on international relations and is interested in reading books on political topics. Additionally, he values a healthy lifestyle and has worked as the head of the Table Tennis Federation of Kazakhstan. POLITICAL CAREER He graduated from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations in 1975 and first worked at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Soviet Union. Then, from 1985 to 1991, when the USSR dissolved, he worked at the Soviet Embassy in Beijing. After Kazakhstan declared independence in 1991, Tokayev began working at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and served as the Foreign Minister in 1994, Prime Minister in 1999, and Speaker of the Parliament in 2007. In March 2011, he was appointed as the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations. In 2019, after Kazakhstan's first President, Nursultan Nazarbayev, resigned, he nominated Tokayev as his successor. An election was held, and Tokayev was elected and began fulfilling the duties of the Head of State. The first few years of Tokayev's presidency are generally considered a transition period. While Nazarbayev, appointed as "Leader of the Nation" by the constitution, continued to hold key policymaking positions, these powers gradually transferred to Tokayev. In the 2022 presidential election, Tokayev received 81.3% of the votes and was elected for a second term as President. This state visit to Mongolia is the first official visit by the head of state of the Republic of Kazakhstan since a similar visit in 2008, marking a visit after a 16-year gap. The two sides established diplomatic relations on January 22, 1992.

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Economy

L. Oyun-Erdene: Implementing 14 Mega Projects Will Increase GDP to MNT 132.3 Trillion by 2028

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The Government of Mongolia has declared 2024 as the "Year of Regional Development", incorporating regional development policy into its action program. Additionally, the State Great Khural (Parliament) elections were organized in a regional format for the first time this year. In line with this, a "National Conference on Regional Development" was held today with the goal of defining development policies for the seven regions: Ulaanbaatar, Western, Khangai, Northern, Central, Gobi, and Eastern. The conference, themed "New Standards", was attended by members of the State Great Khural, government ministers, provincial and city leaders, representatives from the public and private sectors, business representatives, scholars, and researchers. It featured plenary and sectoral meetings, as well as exhibitions showcasing the specific characteristics of each region. Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene opened the conference by presenting a report on "Regional Development Reform". He highlighted the reasons for implementing the "New Revival Policy", the results achieved, and the future target levels. The Prime Minister emphasized the need for concentrated efforts on regional development with participation from provincial members of parliament and citizens, aiming to determine development policies suited for each region and reduce centralization by creating government policies that incorporate private sector and citizen involvement, and supporting these efforts with a conducive tax environment. As part of these efforts, 14 mega projects have been developed, which will be implemented across all regions. Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene outlined the advantages of each project. While the GDP of our country was MNT 43.6 trillion in 2021, it increased to MNT 70.4 trillion in 2023 as a result of the "New Revival Policy" and is expected to reach MNT 79.2 trillion this year. It is estimated that by successfully implementing the 14 mega projects outlined in the government’s four-year program, GDP will reach MNT 132.3 trillion by 2028. Going forward, the Prime Minister emphasized the need to pay special attention to three major transitions when defining the next strategy for Mongolia's development. First, in the rapidly evolving technological era, the impact of artificial intelligence and high-tech transition on regional scales should be considered more crucially in development strategy. Second, for countries like Mongolia with economies based on the mining sector, it is vital to determine strategies for the transition to green development. Third, focus should be placed on the transition in human resources. He identified these three transitions as the "New Economy of the Transition Period". He further mentioned that as new needs and requirements to define regional development policies through these transitions arise, if implemented successfully, Mongolia could not only catch up with the development but also lead it. Additionally, he outlined that the state budget for 2025, developed by the government, is the first budget to be crafted under the principles of the regional development concept and aims to implement the regional development reform. Previously, Mongolia initiated about 450-500 new projects annually with its fiscal investments, with funds allocated to approximately 1,062 projects in total. However, the 2025 budget proposal includes financing for 640 projects, 38 of which are new infrastructure projects, marking a departure from the traditional equal distribution approach to budgeting, according to the Prime Minister. Source: Government of Mongolia Note: Media organizations (TV, Radio, Social, and Web pages) must cite the source (ikon.mn) in any form when using our information either fully or partially.

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L.Oyun-Erdene: We Will Create a Favorable Tax Environment and Decentralize

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: news.mn

The Government of Mongolia has declared 2024 as the "Year of Regional Development" and included regional development policies in its action program. Additionally, for the first time, the parliamentary elections were organized this year in an enlarged constituency or regional format. Accordingly, a "National Conference on Regional Development" was held to define the development policies of the seven regions: Ulaanbaatar, western, Khanggai, northern, central, Gobi, and eastern regions. Members of Parliament, government officials, leaders of provinces and the capital city, representatives of the public and private sectors, businesspeople, scientists, and researchers took part in the conference themed "New Standards," which included plenary and sectoral discussions and exhibitions showcasing the characteristics of each region. Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene opened the conference by presenting a "Regional Development Reform" report. He emphasized the reasons for implementing the "New Revival Policy," as well as the results achieved and future target levels. The government has developed policies to enhance regional development at the provincial and capital city level, expand economic growth, and formulate regional development policies customized to the characteristics of each region with the involvement of parliamentarians elected from the region. Citizen participation is crucial, ensuring not only the government's involvement but also that of the private sector and citizens, supported through a favorable tax environment, and decentralization. As part of these efforts, 14 mega projects have been developed, which will be implemented across all regions, highlighting each project's advantages. In 2021, Mongolia's GDP was 43.6 trillion MNT, and as a result of the "New Revival Policy," it increased to 70.4 trillion MNT in 2023, with expectations to reach 79.2 trillion MNT this year. The government has projected that by successfully implementing the 14 mega projects included in the government's four-year program, GDP could reach 132.3 trillion MNT by 2028. When defining Mongolia's next development strategy, special attention is needed on three transitions. First, in an era of rapid technological advancement, it is important to incorporate how AI and high technological transitions will impact regional-level development into the development strategy. Secondly, for countries with economic structures similar to Mongolia, which is heavily reliant on the mining sector, it is crucial to define a strategy regarding how the green development transition will unfold. Third, attention must be paid to what the transition in human resources will entail, said the Prime Minister, who described these three transitions as "The New Economy of the Transitional Period." Therefore, new needs and requirements have arisen to define regional development policies through these transitions, and if implemented successfully, development will not be chasing after but catching up. Furthermore, the Prime Minister explained that the budget of Mongolia for 2025, developed by the government, is the first budget prepared according to the regional development concept and intended to implement regional development reform. Previously, Mongolia initiated approximately 450-500 new projects per year on average with budgetary investments, allocating funds to around 1,062 projects in total. However, in the 2025 budget proposal, the government included funding for 640 projects, of which 38 are new infrastructure projects. By doing so, we will have the courage to move away from the habit of evenly distributing the budget. From the "National Conference on Regional Development," Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene expressed confidence that the focus on issues such as regional governance, legal environment, economy, tax environment, population, social development policy, infrastructure, region and transitions (AI transition, green transition, human resources transition) will yield results.

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Mongolian National Company's Oil Field Discovered

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The "Matad-XX" oil extraction site in Matad soum, Dornod aimag, witnessed the opening of the "Blue Crane" oil field. The opening ceremony was attended by S. Javkhlanbaatar, State Secretary of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIMR), leadership from the Mineral Resources and Petroleum Authority, and Ch. Khishigdalai, Head of the Department of Geology and Petroleum of MIMR. In his remarks at the opening of the "Blue Crane" oil field, State Secretary S. Javkhlanbaatar emphasized, "Today, we are witnessing the operational start of an oil field, discovered and developed by Mongolian engineers, geologists, and geophysicists, under a national company."

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Erdenes Mongol LLC Purchases Furniture and Equipment Worth Over 470 Million MNT

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: itoim.mn

The government-provided responsibility for managing and handling the shares of strategically important state-owned deposits to "Erdenes Mongol" LLC. Currently, there are 34 state-owned companies under this conglomerate. Last year, the government announced that "Erdenes Mongol" LLC would improve its independence, become a pure management company, and represent Mongolia competitively on the international market. To that end, an open selection process was announced, and the best managers were recruited to the company. In 2023, "Erdenes Mongol" updated its primary objectives and staff entirely. In 2024, a significant amount of money was spent on renovating and upgrading office spaces. Specifically, according to the "Financial Transactions Exceeding Five Million MNT Excluding Salary Expenses" section of the company's open records for 2024, approximately over 470 million MNT was spent on purchasing office furniture, equipment, and renovations.

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B.Chinzorig: Enrichers are the people who make mineral resources the most valuable materials

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: montsame.mn

In our country, where the mining sector dominates the economy, enriching and processing mineral resources is very costly. This reduces the sales and revenue of mining products. However, by introducing new techniques, technologies, and innovations in the processing and enrichment of mineral resources, it is possible to integrate the stages of enrichment and processing, thereby saving energy. As a result, it is possible to significantly reduce the costs of mining products, said B. Chinzorig, President of the Mongolian Mineral Processing Association and consulting engineer, at the "Mineral Processing-2024" international science conference held at the "Novotel" hotel yesterday. I interviewed him about the conference and the specifics of the enrichment sector. He stated, “The cost of grinding and ore enrichment of mineral resources in our country is on average 50-70%. By introducing new techniques and technologies and methods of the international processing sector, we can reduce costs by 5-10%. By doing so, we increase our profit and ensure the mining sector's export sales revenue is stable and sustainable. This is the main goal and result of the work of engineers, researchers, and workers in the enrichment sector.” Turning mineral resources into valuable materials affects the increase in export income. “We can say that we are the people of the sector that directly and mainly affects the increase in export income. It is more than just the idea that the number and volume of mining exports are growing; our uniqueness is in supplying the most valuable materials to consumers. Transforming mineral resources into valuable materials directly impacts the increase in export income,” he noted about the uniqueness of the sector. The issue of enrichment is not determined by what mineral, what deposit. As the deposit is deeply utilized, the grain composition and chemical bonds of the mineral resources change. Therefore, it is important to continuously conduct basic research, improve and renew technology for the complete utilization of mining,” he highlighted. The "Mineral Processing-2024" international conference was attended by representatives from highly developed mining countries such as Canada, Australia, the USA, China, as well as over 300 foreign and domestic researchers and experts, who presented more than 20 papers, exchanged new knowledge and information, and shared research results and experiences. The conference discussed enriching our coal, increasing its varieties, smelting our copper, and processing our oil. It pointed out the directions of operations of industrial technology parks, and noted that some have shifted toward development. This conference, held every two years, is notable for its focus on science, research, calculations, and technology.

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70 percent of containers stuck in Tianjin are cars

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: news.mn

Containers bound for Mongolia have been getting stuck at China's Tianjin port since last March. In some months, the delay in handling led to 5,000 containers being held up. However, after the Government of Mongolia raised the issue with China for several months, the number of trains was increased in August, speeding up the process and allowing over 5,000 containers to be brought in. As a result, there are currently 316 containers at the port. The Minister for Road and Transport Development, B.Delgersaikhan, highlighted that 70 percent of these containers are cars, while the rest contain food products and other goods. Given that vehicle capacity in Ulaanbaatar has exceeded its limits, the city has announced that from November 8, five criteria will be applied to the issuance of license plates for city vehicles. Since this announcement, the rate of registration for imported vehicles has increased by up to 40 percent, according to the National Center for Auto Transport. It is noteworthy that Ulaanbaatar has 785,000 registered vehicles, with 400,000 to 450,000 actively participating in road traffic, according to officials. Additionally, it was reported that the number of imported vehicles reached 80,000 as of September this year. City authorities have stated that even if a metro is built in Ulaanbaatar, traffic congestion will remain unsolvable without specific measures.

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Will license plates become more expensive than cars?

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: news.mn

In an effort to alleviate traffic congestion, a decision has been made not to issue Ulaanbaatar city license plates to imported cars, leading to a rush among car dealers. Starting from the day after the decision was made, many dealers have been queuing up to purchase state license plates, creating significant demand. For example, since the 24th of this month, the One-Stop Service Center at the "Da Khuree Market" has been overwhelmed with citizens and dealers lining up to obtain vehicle license plates. Car dealers state that "there are thousands of unsold cars, and they will not be sold without license plates. Consequently, we have no choice but to buy state license plates. This decision by the capital could drive up the cost of license plates, potentially making them more expensive than the cars themselves." They also point out that the capital does not provide a time frame when making such decisions, often allowing only a short time, which leads to many negative consequences. China's Tianjin Port serves as a gateway for car imports to Mongolia, with officials noting that 70% of the containers shipped from the port are occupied by cars. Therefore, the said decision to limit the issuance of state license plates is expected to trigger significant backlash in the coming days. To address traffic congestion in Ulaanbaatar, the City Council (NITKH) passed a resolution limiting the issuance of vehicle registration numbers in the capital to 730,000. Currently, there are 785,000 registered vehicles in Ulaanbaatar, exceeding the set limit by more than 50,000. While citizens are interested in obtaining provincial license plates, NITKH has approved a resolution to charge a daily fee of 5,000 MNT for vehicles with provincial plates that enter Ulaanbaatar as part of efforts to reduce congestion. Thus, vehicles with provincial plates that stay in Ulaanbaatar for more than 48 hours must pay a daily fee of 5,000 MNT. Therefore, obtaining a provincial plate brings financial pressure as well.

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Erdenes Mongol LLC Purchases Furniture and Equipment for Over 470 Million Tugriks

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: itoim.mn

The state-owned company tasked with managing the government's share in strategically important mining deposits, “Erdenes Mongol” LLC, is handling a portfolio that currently includes 34 state-owned companies. Since last year, the government announced its ambition to enhance the independence of Erdenes Mongol LLC by transforming it into a pure management company, capable of representing and competing for Mongolia on the international stage. To achieve this, an open selection process was conducted, resulting in the hiring of some of the best managers for the company. In 2023, Erdenes Mongol redefined its primary goals and refreshed its workforce. For 2024, the company invested significantly in renovating and upgrading its workplace. Specifically, a review of the financial records of Erdenes Mongol LLC for transactions over five million tugriks, excluding salary expenses, reveals that approximately 470 million tugriks were spent on purchasing office furniture, equipment, and maintenance services.

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Diplomacy

Uranium Agreement Moves Forward as Nuclear Energy Law is Discussed

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: news.mn

The council under the Speaker of the Parliament met yesterday and approved the agenda for the upcoming week's Standing Committee and the plenary session of the Parliament. This includes the draft law to amend the Nuclear Energy Law and other projects submitted along with it. The government submitted this draft law to the Parliament yesterday with a request for urgent consideration, and the Parliament has accepted the request. The Government of Mongolia is negotiating an investment agreement with the French "Orano Mining" group. It was previously reported by N. Uchral, the Head of the Cabinet Secretariat of the Government, that the negotiations might be finalized by the end of this year. In short, the successful progress of the bilateral negotiations means that the government has submitted the draft amendments to the Nuclear Energy Law to the Parliament for urgent consideration, which acts as a dual safeguard for the agreement. Y. Otgonbayar, who served as Mongolia's ambassador to the USA and was a former Minister of Education, Culture, and Science, has been appointed as the Deputy Director of the "Badrakh Energy" company, which is collaborating on the uranium project. The Mongolian government owns 34% of "Badrakh Energy" through the "Mon Atom" company. This company began exploration in 1997 and discovered the Duulan-Uul deposit in 2006 and the Zuun Ovoo deposit in 2010. Since 2016, it has obtained three special licenses for exploitation, starting construction of the pilot production facility in 2018, and beginning production tests from 2021 to 2022. The uranium deposit is registered with a total of 100,345 tons of uranium resources, of which 87,660 tons are identified as extractable uranium reserves. When the production fully operationalizes at its full capacity, the facility will be capable of producing 2,500 tons of uranium per year. In 2021-2022, the company successfully conducted production tests and is ready to implement the project, according to statements made by Mark Meliard, the CEO of "Badrakh Energy" LLC. The draft law to amend the Nuclear Energy Law can be accessed at the following link: [link redacted for translation purposes]. SCHEDULE FOR THE DISCUSSION FROM OCTOBER 28 TO NOVEMBER 01: - On Tuesday, sessions are planned in multiple committees and subcommittees including discussions on the implementation of the Civil Code, family legislation reforms, and budgeting for the year 2025. - The schedule outlines discussions on various bills and projects, with a notable session on the amendments to the Nuclear Energy Law.

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Ulaanbaatar City to Expand Cooperation with the Asian Development Bank

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: gogo.mn

First Deputy Governor of Ulaanbaatar City T. Davaadalai met with a delegation led by Zehra Abbas, Director of the Regional Operations Department of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). During the meeting, they exchanged views on ongoing and planned projects and programs by the ADB. First Deputy Governor T. Davaadalai expressed gratitude for the projects implemented by the ADB, which have brought positive changes to the city's infrastructure, public transport, air quality, and many other sectors. The Office of the Governor of the Capital City (OGCC) and the Asian Development Bank signed a memorandum of understanding to improve Ulaanbaatar's engineering services, develop ger districts, and support financing programs on December 11, 2012, thus initiating cooperation. Currently, there are 3 ongoing projects and programs funded by the ADB. Source: OGCC, Public Relations Department

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The United Nations and Mongolia

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: gogo.mn

The United Nations and Mongolia Global Community and Mongolia After the harsh times of World War II, the United Nations was founded in 1945. At that time, it did not have its own headquarters and started its work in cramped premises at Hunter College in Manhattan and on Long Island. Due to inadequate facilities, the new organization considered relocating to another city or even abroad, with Switzerland being a likely choice. Just hours before a final decision, billionaire John D. Rockefeller, Jr. bought an 18-acre (7.3 ha) site along the East River in Manhattan known as “X City” for $8.5 million and made an irresistible offer to give it to the UN for the symbolic price of one dollar for the sake of humanity’s peace. The UN immediately accepted the multimillion-dollar gift. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., stood firm on the idea that the new international organization mandated to maintain global peace and security, the UN, should be based in the United States, which values democracy, human rights, freedom, and a market economy. He also foresaw tangible benefits. He predicted that New York City would gain economic benefits, American diplomats would convene with partners in a comfortable location, and the U.S. intelligence services would be able to monitor foreign officials. Thus, the UN Headquarters was established in Midtown Turtle Bay in Manhattan, New York City, on a 7.3 ha area bordered by First Avenue to the west, 42nd Street to the south, 48th Street to the north, and the East River to the east. Inaugurated in 1952, the complex consists of several buildings including the UNO Secretariat, the General Assembly and Security Council meeting rooms, and the Dag Hammarskjöld Library, all designed by a council of architects led by Wallace Harrison, and built by the famed architectural firm Harrison & Abramovitz, with final plans developed by Oscar Niemeyer and Le Corbusier. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., was a renowned philanthropist, known for his contributions exceeding 537 million dollars to education, culture, medicine, and civic projects. He was the eldest son of John D. Rockefeller, the founder of Standard Oil and one of the builders of America. In the summer and autumn of 1944, deputy leaders of the diplomatic services of the U.S. and Great Britain, ambassadors of the Soviet Union and the Republic of China in the U.S., met near Washington D.C., at Dumbarton Oaks, to propose and discuss establishing a new "Universal International Organization" to effectively maintain future international peace and security, aimed at preventing another global war. Eventually, 50 countries convened in San Francisco on April 25, 1945, to commence drafting the United Nations Charter, which was finalized and signed on June 25, 1945, with Poland joining the signing and ratification ceremony. The UN Charter became effective on October 24, 1945, thereby officially starting the organization's operation. The UN Charter enshrines fundamental objectives such as maintaining international peace and security, upholding human rights, promoting sustainable development, delivering humanitarian aid, and enforcing international law. After fifteen years of endeavor, on October 27, 1961, at the 1043rd meeting of the 16th session of the UN General Assembly, a proposal by 23 countries called for admitting Mongolia as a UN member, culminating in a decision to admit Mongolia without a vote. On October 31, 1961, at 10:00 AM, Mongolia's national flag was ceremoniously raised in front of the UN Headquarters. Thus, Mongolia's efforts to join the UN succeeded, making Mongolia the 101st member of the international community, ensuring its sovereignty against challenges, opening new paths for Mongolia to contribute to solving global issues, and ushering in a process where Western countries recognized Mongolia. During the Cold War, the UN platform became a contentious arena of ideological struggle between opposing socialist and capitalist systems, in which Mongolia was also drawn. Examples of resolutions initiated by Mongolia include the "Disarmament Week" adopted in December 1978, "The Role of National Competent Personnel in the Economic Development of Developing Countries" adopted in December 1980, "Preventing an Arms Race in Outer Space" adopted in December 1983, "The Right of Peoples to Peace" adopted in November 1985, "National Experiences with Broader Social and Economic Reforms for Social Progress", "Measures and Efforts to Eradicate Illiteracy" adopted in December 1986, "10 Years of Literacy: Universal Education" adopted in December 1999, "Improving the Situation of Rural Women" and "The Role of Cooperatives in Social Development" adopted in December 2005, and "Problems of Landlocked Developing Countries" adopted in December 2006. From the highest-level visits by UN Secretaries-General to Mongolia, we can mention those by Kurt Waldheim in September 1977, the first such visit as UN Secretary-General. During this visit, he played a notable peace mediation role in establishing diplomatic relations between the United States and Mongolia. Javier Pérez de Cuéllar's visit in August 1987 reflected the ushering in of new political thinking in international relations, and positive changes began in East-West relations. In October 2002, Kofi Annan visited Mongolia and affirmed full support for Mongolia's participation in international peacekeeping operations. During his visit to Mongolia in July 2009, Ban Ki-Moon participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the “International Think Tank for Landlocked Developing Countries,” a UN-affiliated entity. The UN and its system organizations provided a total of $260 million in aid to Mongolia from 1963 to 2002, $78.2 million from 2003 to 2006, and $40 million from 2007 to 2011. The UN extended further support by pledging $65 million during 2012-2016 and $163 million during 2017-2020. In May 2022, the UN signed the "Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework" for implementation in Mongolia from 2023 to 2027. In the challenging transition period of the 1990s, the UN and its specialized organizations, especially the UN Development Programme and the Bretton Woods Institutions, played an essential part in the activities of the donor support group for Mongolia. Peace-focused, Balanced, and Green Foreign Policy of the UN and Mongolia In celebration of Mongolia declaring its territory a nuclear-free zone for 30 years and participating in UN peacekeeping operations for 20 years, UN Secretary-General António Guterres paid an official visit to Mongolia at the invitation of President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh in August 2022, demonstrating full support for Mongolia's balanced foreign policy, long-term development strategy "Vision-2050", "New Revival Policy", and policies against global warming and climate change challenges. Distinguished Mr. António Guterres expressed his pleasure at visiting Mongolia, a symbol of peace, amid rising global conflicts and areas of unrest, which garnered international attention. He praised Mongolia's efforts to strengthen international peace and security, including nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, and ensuring stability on the Korean Peninsula. He also commended Mongolia for launching a national movement under the "Billion Trees" initiative to combat desertification, assuring continued support from the UN to implement the Sustainable Development Goals and socio-economic development. President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh of Mongolia, during the 76th session of the UN General Assembly in the fall of 2021, proposed a “Billion Trees” initiative to contribute to combating desertification, which became a national movement receiving deserved support from the UN and numerous countries, now serving as a model for the global environmental movement. During the 77th session of the UN General Assembly in 2022, President Khurelsukh noted in his speech: "Military expenditure reached a historic high of $2.1 trillion in 2021," citing Stockholm International Peace Research Institute reports; extolled the essence of "Mongolian Pax" established over the vast Eurasian space 800 years ago; and reiterated UN Secretary-General António Guterres's statement during the 10th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) in August 2022: "The world is just one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation," stressing that nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, total elimination, and the establishment of nuclear-free zones are Mongolia's envisioned paths to a nuclear-free world. Mongolia's achievement of international recognition as a nuclear-weapon-free status demonstrates a tangible contribution to global non-nuclear efforts. In 2023, during the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, President Khurelsukh highlighted: "As half of the duration for implementing the Sustainable Development Goals has passed, the 2023 report shows only 12% satisfactory, 50% lacking, and 30% not implemented"; he noted the $2.5 trillion financing gap before the pandemic had increased to $4.2 trillion in 2023. At the international "Ulaanbaatar Dialogue" VIII conference, UN Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Izumi Nakamitsu noted: "The mechanism of the 'Ulaanbaatar Dialogue' is playing a unique critical role in ensuring peace and security and strengthening trust in Northeast Asia." During the visit of the Vatican's leader, Pope Francis, to Mongolia, he remarked: "Mongolia is a symbol of religious freedom," captivating global attention. President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh's address to the "High-Level Meeting on Future Issues" during the 79th session of the UN General Assembly in 2024, regarding the impacts of the pandemic, climate change, geopolitics, and artificial intelligence development, emphasized the significance of the "Future Pact", the "Global Digital Compact", and the Future Generations Declaration—documents negotiated through extensive consultations—reinforce unity of purpose and political will in these challenging times. On the official website of the UN General Assembly 79th session, it was highlighted: "In preparation for the high-level meeting on future issues, Mongolia and the UN will successfully host the World Women's Summit in August 2024 under the slogan 'For a Green Future' and adopt the final document 'Ulaanbaatar Declaration for Sustainable Future,' as noted in President Khurelsukh’s speech." In his speech at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh stressed that Mongolia, as a country committed to a "peace-loving, open, independent, multi-pillar" foreign policy, respects historical pluralism arising from the nations' history, civilization, religion, fundamental national interests, and development paths. Therefore, Mongolia unwaveringly upholds the principle of refraining from using force against any state's territorial integrity or sovereignty, and advocates for resolving disputes through diplomacy, unity, and constructive attitudes, not conflict, animosity, or division, striving for global peace and security, inviting all countries and nations to join this collective endeavor. President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh elaborated on the essence of the "Gerege", a tangible symbol of Mongolia's contribution to international law and diplomacy, which today remains preserved among historic relics at the UN Headquarters. In 2000, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan remarked that "Gerege is a precious legacy Mongolians have given to the international community. There is much to learn from the wisdom of the Mongolian ancestors for today's world." Noting the increasingly deteriorating geopolitical situation, radicalization trends, traditional and non-traditional security threats intertwining with expanding scopes worldwide, it necessitates unwavering attention and consolidation of joint efforts from global countries on this front. Traditional threats, especially nuclear weapons danger reviving and possibly escalating, cause deep concern for humanity, which is why Mongolia calls for collaborative effort for a peaceful, stable world, especially a nuclear-free world, proposing a special UN gathering to address this. With the rapid advancements in digital technology affecting daily human lives and carrying potential for fundamentally changing the course of civilization, aligning discussions on digital technology and artificial intelligence have intensively begun globally, underscoring the timeliness of the "Global Digital Compact" adopted at the "High-Level Meeting on Future Issues". Mongolia keeps pace with digital technology advancements, actively contributing to UN resolutions and global legal discussions on the issue, commending the UN General Assembly's resolution in March 2024 encouraging member states to ensure trustworthy and safe artificial intelligence as a significant step forward. In his speech, President Khurelsukh highlighted that the roots of nomadic civilization lay in loving and protecting nature, utilizing its resources appropriately, preserving human-nature harmony for green development. Therefore, to meet the Sustainable Development Goals, Mongolia aligns "Vision-2050" long-term development policy with successful initiatives and programs such as "Billion Trees," "Food Security," "Healthy Mongol Person," and "Digital Mongolia," which embody Mongolia's contributions on global and regional levels towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. In this regard, it is gratifying to prepare for the implementation of the resolution "Declaring 2026 as the International Year of Pasture and Nomadic Livestock Farming", initiated by Mongolia and adopted by the UN General Assembly, to host the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in Ulaanbaatar in 2026. He further noted that although Mongolia has a relatively small population, over the last 20 years, it has sent more than 20,000 peacekeeping troops and personnel to global conflict zones, contributing significantly to human peace and security. Mongolia's Armed Forces actively contribute to maintaining international peace and security in UN peacekeeping operations, currently ranking 24th among 124 troop-contributing countries as of 2024, 17th among 112 countries deploying female peacekeepers, and first among Northeast Asian countries, with 900 military personnel serving in five UN-mandated peacekeeping operations in South Sudan, Western Sahara, Congo, Sudan's Darfur region, and Sudan's Abyei region. Additionally, Mongolian civilians, police, and emergency management personnel have been participating independently since 2012. In the "High-Level Meeting on Future Issues," discussions and voting on the "Future Pact," the "Global Digital Compact," and "Future Generations Declaration" saw 143 UN member states, including Mongolia, express supportive votes. Unfortunately, countries like Belarus, Iran, Nicaragua, Russia, Syria, North Korea, and Sudan opposed, while China, Kazakhstan, Laos, Saudi Arabia, etc., abstained, and Azerbaijan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Serbia, coup-stricken Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, etc., didn't participate. It was asserted that these documents concern solutions and opportunities for pressing global development challenges rather than targeting any specific country. Member of Parliament and Minister of Foreign Affairs B. Battsetseg, during the UN General Assembly session, attended the Foreign Ministers' Meeting of Landlocked Developing Countries, the "Feminist Foreign Policy+ Group" ministerial meeting, the 48th meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Group of 77 developing countries, expressing Mongolia's stance, and held bilateral meetings with the Foreign Ministers of South Korea, Czech Republic, Albania, Portugal, and Vietnam. Simultaneously, co-signed the intergovernmental agreement between Mongolia and the Dominican Republic concerning mutual visa waiver for all passport holders and the Memorandum of Understanding about the Political Consultative Meeting between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Dominican Republic with Dominican Republic's Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez.

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Israeli Army Responds to Iranian Missile Attack

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: gogo.mn

The Israeli army conducted a retaliatory strike late Saturday night, targeting multiple military facilities, in response to missiles launched from Iran towards Israel earlier this month. According to Iranian media, there were multiple explosions over the course of two hours at military bases in the capital and nearby, and the attack was contained. In early October, the Iranian army launched approximately 180 missiles towards Israeli territory. This was the second direct attack from Iran towards Israel in the past six months. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated at the time that a response to the attack would follow. Iran explained that the attack was in response to the Israeli army's killing of a leader of the Lebanese Hezbollah group. Although the United States is Israel's main supporter and arms supplier, President Joe Biden warned that he does not support striking Iran's nuclear facilities. Source: Reuters

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North Korea Sending Troops to Russia Displeases China

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: ikon.mn

Researchers confirm that the increasingly aggressive behavior of Kim Jong Un's regime does not sit well with its main patron, China. In particular, the military cooperation between North Korea and Russia disrupts the regional balance of power, and in the event of a conflict, Beijing might face the necessity of defending North Korea. Last week, when Kim Jong Un extended congratulations on the 75th anniversary of the founding of China, Xi Jinping's response notably omitted the phrase "friendly neighbor relations" that he used frequently before, which researchers say is not a coincidence. The action of North Korea sending troops to the Russian army was characterized as a "serious step that would certainly not please China" by Andrei Lankov, a North Korea researcher at Kookmin University in Seoul. In exchange for sending troops, Pyongyang's regime may have acquired technology beneficial to its missile and nuclear weapons program, accelerating the arms race on the Korean Peninsula, which in turn threatens China's national security, explained Chen Qi, a researcher at the Institute of International Relations at Tsinghua University. Zhu Feng, the president of the School of International Studies at Nanjing University, pointed out that Beijing authorities do not wish to return to the Cold War era conflict when the "northern triangle" of the Soviet Union, China, and North Korea clashed with the "southern triangle" of the USA, South Korea, and Japan in the Far East. At the BRICS summit in Kazan this week, Xi Jinping warned against "adding fuel to the fire" in the Ukraine crisis and stressed the need to prevent third-party countries from getting involved. During a press conference on Thursday, China's foreign ministry described North Korea's sending of troops to Russia as "inappropriate under the current conditions." Professor Shen Dingli of the School of International Relations at Shanghai University warned that if North Korean troops become official targets of the Ukrainian army, China, as an ally, might be drawn into the war. "If North Korea is attacked, China is obligated by treaty to send troops and use all necessary means to defend the country," he said. In response to North Korea's actions, South Korea may begin supplying arms to Ukraine and has already notified that it might not remain passive. Seoul's authorities might ask Beijing to restrain North Korea, according to Alexander Gabuev, director at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center in Berlin. "China has already expressed its dissatisfaction with the strengthening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea," he explained. "If China does not address the issue, South Korea is likely to expand its partnership with the United States on the Korean Peninsula." Source: The Financial Times Note: Media organizations (Television, Radio, Social Media, and Websites) must credit the source (ikon.mn) when using our information in any form, either completely or partially.

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Gaza: Ceasefire Negotiation Delegates to Head to Qatar

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: news.mn

Officials from the United States, Israel, and Qatar announced that talks to restore a ceasefire and release hostages in the Gaza Strip are expected to resume in the coming days. As part of this, Israeli representatives are set to travel to Qatar on Sunday. However, it is unclear whether representatives from Hamas will attend. The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar last week is seen by the U.S. as a potential opening for reaching an agreement, as he was considered one of the group's most extreme figures. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated, "With Sinwar's death, there is a genuine opportunity to release hostages and achieve our objectives." Hamas representatives also met with Egyptian intelligence officials on Thursday to discuss the current situation in the Gaza Strip. Qatar's Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani noted, "Since Sinwar's death, Qatari mediators have been in talks with Hamas. However, the plan remains unclear." Additionally, it is worth mentioning that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited the Middle East last week, marking his 11th visit to the region since the conflict began. During his visit, he announced $135 million in humanitarian aid for Gaza, the West Bank, and Palestinians in the region. SOURCE: BBC

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Israeli Army Conducts Precise Strikes on Iranian Military Targets, Reports Reuters

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: isee.mn

At the beginning of October 2024, over 180 ballistic missiles were launched from Iranian territory towards Israeli soil, leading to a serious incident. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that "Iran has made a grave mistake and will pay the price for it." The international community was keenly observing how Israel would respond to Iran. As of October 26, 2024, the Israeli army has conducted precise strikes on military targets within Iran, according to a report from Reuters. In retaliation for Iran’s continuous assault against Israel, it has been announced that "precise strikes on military targets within Iran" are being carried out. Meanwhile, Iranian state television reported that "a massive explosion occurred near the capital, Tehran." Source: BBC

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Infrastructure

Summary: No Registration of Imported Cars with Ulaanbaatar Series Numbers

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: gogo.mn

Summary of notable events from the past week DECISION TO RESURFACE THE ROAD FROM ENKHTAIVAN'S BRIDGE TO THE CAMEL STATUE The road from Enkhtaivan's Bridge to the intersection near the camel statue was closed from 11 PM on Friday for road repair works. During the process, unevenness and waves appeared on the road surface, which was criticized by the public on social media. On this issue, the head of the Ulaanbaatar Road Development Authority, B. Odbayar, said, "The road was supposed to reopen at 6 AM on the 21st as scheduled. However, it snowed during the night when the road repair works were being carried out, causing the surface to become uneven in places. Therefore, the contractor, 'TrueRoad' company, will continue the repair work at their own expense." THE COURT HEARING FOR THE 'GREEN BUS' CASE DELAYED BY THREE MONTHS The court hearing for the 'Green Bus' case, initially scheduled for July 29 this year, has been repeatedly postponed at the request of the defense attorneys. The hearing at the Sukhbaatar, Chingeltei, Bayanzurkh district criminal court was rescheduled for October 21, 2024, but has been postponed again to November 6. In detail, some defendants' attorneys cited reasons like undergoing surgery abroad and scheduling conflicts as reasons for the delay, which the court accepted. Former Ulaanbaatar Mayor D. Sumiyabazar and Deputy J. Sandagsuren were summoned as witnesses but did not appear. Hence, the case participants requested the court to take measures to ensure their attendance. NO REGISTRATION OF IMPORTED CARS WITH ULAANBAATAR SERIES NUMBERS STARTING NOVEMBER 8 From November 8, no Ulaanbaatar series registration numbers will be issued to imported cars. This information was provided by T. Davaadalai, the first deputy governor of Ulaanbaatar, and the Traffic Police Department. T. Davaadalai stated that to reduce traffic congestion, air pollution, and road accidents in Ulaanbaatar, a decision will be implemented from November 8 to set a limit on the number of public transport vehicles registered with the city. Furthermore, from December 1, vehicles that have not undergone inspection and diagnostics will not be allowed on the roads. AGREEMENTS WITH ITALY AND RWANDA ON AIR TRAFFIC A memorandum of understanding was signed with representatives of Italy and Rwanda during the 'ICAN 2024' air negotiations organized by the International Civil Aviation Organization, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from October 21-25. The agreement with Italy will allow for direct flights between the countries, with designated points in Rome, Milan (Malpensa and Bergamo), Venice, and two other points. Similarly, details on points, frequency, and capacity will be agreed upon with Rwanda during the signing of the agreement. FIRST ASIAN POOL CHAMPION FROM MONGOLIA The Asian Pool Championship was held in Doha, Qatar, from October 19-22, featuring Heyball, a variant of Chinese pool. Mongolia's E. Temuujin, B. Narantuya, B. Battuya, and E. Ariuntsetseg competed, with E. Temuujin winning a gold medal, marking the first Asian pool championship win for Mongolia. E. Temuujin previously won silver medals at the Junior World Championships in American pool in 2016 and 2017 and a gold medal at the National Snooker Championship in 2024. NATIONAL FLU CONSULTATION HELD The "National Flu Consultation" was held on October 22-23 to discuss the global and Mongolian situation of flu and flu-like illnesses, future trends, challenges and difficulties faced by the health sector, and strengthening flu surveillance. The consultation noted that flu vaccinations had slowed down due to measles vaccinations. This year's consultation coincided with the 50th anniversary of the National Influenza Center and the 20th anniversary of the flu surveillance system based in the Influenza Laboratory. Over 270 participants, including governors and directors of health departments from 21 provinces and nine districts, specialists from family, district, and specialized hospitals, as well as epidemiologists and virologists, attended the consultation. FEATURED ARTICLES AND REPORTS: - D. Byambasuren: Mr. Yu. Tsedenbal was very effective at explaining economics due to his accounting background.
- Check your child's hands today.
- B. Batjargal: Government to cover tuition for 20 students studying to become aviation controllers.
- REPORT: Rehabilitation work carried out at sites abandoned due to irresponsible mining.
- Richard Buangan: The U.S. is ready to assist with reforms in Mongolia's energy sector.

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Unsanctioned vehicles to be banned from traffic

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: news.mn

If you do not pay your fines and taxes, 431,000 vehicles will not be allowed to participate in traffic. During the information session conducted by the Traffic Police Department last week, it was announced: "From December 1, vehicles that have not undergone technical inspection, are not insured under driver's liability, or have unpaid fines will not be allowed to participate in traffic." Therefore, if you do not get insured and pay your fines by the specified deadline, 431,282 vehicles in Ulaanbaatar will be prohibited from traffic. According to information from T. Davaadalai, the first deputy responsible for the city's economy and infrastructure, 165,238 vehicles in Ulaanbaatar have not paid their official taxes, and 266,044 vehicles have not paid their fines. Additionally, data shows there are 510,000 vehicles that have not paid for using international roads. In total, the number of vehicles that have not paid fines, taxes, and fees amounts to 941,282. Ulaanbaatar has 785,000 registered vehicles with more than 40,000 from the provinces entering and contributing to traffic. This exceeds the capacity of the roads and has been creating congestion in the city. According to Ulaanbaatar's mayor Kh. Nyambaatar, city residents spend 30 days a year in traffic jams. Although the city plans to alleviate congestion by implementing projects like metro, cable transport, and the 20-minute city, the public has continuously reminded authorities that prior to these projects, measures need to be taken to restrict vehicles that do not pay their fines from participating in traffic. Article 14.7 of the Law on Violations approved by the Parliament states: "If road safety laws are violated, or a vehicle is not registered, or has not undergone a technical inspection, or has failed the inspection, an individual will be fined 50 units of currency and a legal entity will be fined 500 units." Moreover, if fines are not paid within the legal timeframe, the vehicle can be restricted or temporarily detained when participating in traffic. The criticism from the public has been ongoing that authorized agencies do not implement these regulations, allowing those who do not pay fines to act with impunity for years, creating congestion and disrupting traffic. Less than a month from now, the Traffic Police and the City Mayor’s Office will collaborate to limit the right of vehicles with unpaid taxes and fines to participate in traffic. This is a less complicated solution for both sides, as traffic police work daily to manage congestion by placing officers at intersections from 07:00 to 21:00. But traffic reaches a peak during school and work rush hours. Starting December, instead of officers standing at intersections, there will be monitoring of tax and insurance payments, which may help solve the problem of congestion akin to a chronic issue. Since 2012, various measures have been introduced by the city to reduce congestion, beginning with license plate restrictions. However, these have not produced results. This new measure could potentially bring visible effects.

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Introducing the Leading Directions of the Regions

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The "National Conference on Regional Development-2024" is taking place today at the "UG Arena" Center. The Government of Mongolia declared 2024 as the "Year of Promoting Regional Development" and passed the "Concept of Regional Development of Mongolia" during the parliamentary session. The Government's agenda for 2024-2028 and the joint government agreement "For Fast Development" both include implementing "Regional Development Policy." This conference, conducted under the slogan "New Standards," is organized to accelerate the implementation of these policy documents, address spatial factors that restrict regional development, and exchange views to reach a common understanding. It involves participation from government, private sector, international organizations, local administrations, and civil society representatives. Representatives from provinces are participating in the "National Conference on Regional Development-2024," running provincial and local pavilions and exhibitions. Business enterprises and international organizations are presenting their suggestions and projects for cooperation within the framework of Regional Development. Prior to this, the "Mongolian Development Forum" was initiated by the Prime Minister of Mongolia, L. Oyun-Erdene, in February of this year. The activities of the "Regional Development Conference-2024" were conducted in the central and eastern regions, corresponding to Ulaanbaatar and other regions and the capital. At the "National Conference on Regional Development-2024," the Government is presenting its 2024-2028 action program, discussing lectures on Regional Development, and ministers of particular sectors are answering questions. In the afternoon, seven sectoral sessions on regional development are being held, introducing joint projects, establishing memorandums of cooperation, and issuing recommendations from conference participants.

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T. Dorjhand Challenges Opponents of Energy Reform to a Duel

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: news.mn

Deputy Prime Minister T. Dorjhand has demanded that those opposing energy reforms debate with him. He stated, "Today, everyone is concentrated in Ulaanbaatar city. The reason is that living in Ulaanbaatar is affordable, while it is expensive to live in the countryside. In addition, people living in the ger districts of the capital spend 4-5 times more than those living in houses because they are burning coal. The coalition government is boldly moving forward with a program to make this fair, transition to market principles, and include many households in the ger districts into apartments. When we talk about such matters, some people say, 'People's income is low, solve your energy issues first and then address the pricing issues', which is populism. For 40 years, have you resolved even one factory while speaking like this? What have you solved today? There is nothing. The energy sector has been a monopoly and has been inefficient for a long time. Despite Mongolia having the highest reserves of energy, for some reason, projects get stalled or opposed while pretending to care for the people. Those opposing this reform under the guise of loving the people should come and debate with me. What solutions do you propose, how do you intend to solve these issues? The government, being a coalition government, will make decisions that are slightly bitter today but necessary in the long run, and will strive to make them. As the leader of the National Committee, I will successfully carry out this reform. This is because all conditions are in place. Many investors are waiting to invest in the energy sector. There is confidence in reducing prices in the long run and achieving energy independence. Reform is not just about changing prices. Reform is about how to expand an economy that is lacking and stagnant. With a vast amount of energy resources, we cannot even cover our own needs. This ridiculous situation must be stopped. In the medium and long term, Mongolia will export energy. If we do not solve the energy issue, we cannot solve air pollution, build housing, or increase pensions and salaries," he said in a statement. After the HU nam won eight seats in the 2024 parliamentary elections, it became a coalition partner in the government, and the party leader T. Dorjhand assumed the position of Deputy Prime Minister. The energy reform is included in the issues managed by the Deputy Prime Minister.

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The Road from Sukhbaatar Street Intersection to Dambadarjaa Junction to Open on 28th

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: gogo.mn

The road from Sukhbaatar Street intersection to Dambadarjaa junction has been closed for repairs since 23:00 yesterday. The Traffic Management Agency of the City has announced that the traffic on this road section will reopen at 17:00. Therefore, citizens and drivers are advised to choose alternative routes in the meantime.

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The Road from Sansar Gas Station to Dambadarjaa Intersection to Open on the 28th

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: isee.mn

The road from the Sansar Gas Station intersection to the Dambadarjaa intersection was closed and is being repaired starting from yesterday at 23:00. The road traffic in this section will be opened at 17:00 on October 28th. Citizens and drivers are advised to use alternative routes to participate in traffic, according to the information from the Urban Road Development Agency.

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The Road from the Sansar Gas Station to the Dambadarjaa Intersection is Closed for Repairs

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Road repair work is ongoing in the capital city. Specifically, roads such as the one behind Bogd Mountain, from the "Baga Tenger" intersection to "River Amusement" park, the intersection west of "Dunjingarav" shopping center up to School No. 133, and the southern to northern direction of the road near the Nisekh roundabout are being repaired. The road from the Sansar gas station intersection to the Dambadarjaa intersection has been closed for repairs since 11:00 PM yesterday. This section of the road is scheduled to reopen to traffic on Monday, October 28th at 5:00 PM. The public and drivers are reminded by the City Road Development Department to choose alternative routes during this maintenance period.

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Road Closure for Repairs Until Dambadarjaa Intersection

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: news.mn

The road from the Sansar petrol station intersection in Bayanzurkh District of the capital city to the Dambadarjaa intersection is closed for repairs. Specifically, this road was closed starting at 11:00 PM yesterday and will remain closed until 5:00 PM on October 28 for repair and renovation work. Therefore, the City Road Development Agency has reminded all citizens and drivers to choose alternative routes for their travel. This year, a total of 165 kilometers of road repairs and renovations in 87 locations are planned within Ulaanbaatar city. The road repair and renovation works are expected to continue until next November. Additionally, Ulaanbaatar city is planning to start second-level road projects for the first time next year.

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Society

Two Mongolian Students Investigated for Fraud in China

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: news.mn

Two Mongolian students studying in China on scholarships from the Chinese government are being investigated for receiving large sums of money into their accounts from unidentified Chinese citizens, which they then transferred to named individuals in Mongolia. This has resulted in criminal proceedings against them. According to information provided by Foreign Minister B. Battsetseg, as a result of this case, the two students are now subject to an investigation by Chinese law enforcement agencies. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs received this information through diplomatic channels. Therefore, students, citizens, and businesses operating in China are advised to exercise caution when conducting international monetary transactions to prevent becoming victims or participants in cybercrime. Additionally, as a result of this case, there have been issues of accounts being frozen or closed, and there is a potential risk of becoming a victim of cybercrime. Hence, the Embassy of Mongolia in China has urged citizens, businesses, and students to be vigilant.

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Learn from the Family Support Center Model of South Korea

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: gogo.mn

The State Secretary of the Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection, L. Munkhzul, visited South Korea and became acquainted with the operations of the Seoul Family Center. In the 2024-2028 operational program of the Government of Mongolia, a policy of social protection focusing on families will be implemented, with the Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection being established for this purpose. In this context, models for establishing family support centers are being developed. South Korea, with its Ministry of Family and Women, is a leading example in this field. When implementing a family-centered policy, South Korea places importance on programs like the "Fathers Program." This involves creating specialized programs for fathers with newborns and school-aged children, focusing heavily on communication programs. Additionally, they emphasize healthy relationships between spouses, providing equal education opportunities for all children, and implementing human rights awareness and violence prevention training, as well as psychological counseling for every family member. Citizens participate in these initiatives voluntarily and completely free of charge. South Korea has about 74,000 multicultural families, and these families are also heavily involved in training and counseling, as reported by the Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection.

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Members of the Human Rights Subcommittee Request to Meet with Journalist N.Önörtsetseg

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: isee.mn

Members of the Human Rights Subcommittee of the State Great Khural have planned to familiarize themselves with the operations of the 461st Detention Center of the General Executive Agency of Court Decision on Wednesday of next week, which is October 30th. During this time, they have expressed their request to meet with journalist N. Önörtsetseg, who is detained there, and have sent an official letter to the responsible judge. This information was reported by S. Erdenebold, a member of parliament and the chair of the Human Rights Subcommittee, through his social media account.

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Traffic Police Officer Injured in Traffic Accident

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: isee.mn

A traffic accident occurred in which a driver participating in traffic hit and injured a traffic police officer while the officer was performing their duties. Specifically, a driver of a Toyota Harrier vehicle hit and injured a traffic police officer who was on duty in the Songinokhairkhan district. The investigation into the incident is currently ongoing.

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URGENT: No suspects charged in the death of wrestler Ö.Batzul in a traffic accident

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: isee.mn

National wrestler Ö. Batzul, from Bayan-Öndör sum of Orkhon aimag, tragically lost his life in a traffic accident on July 30. He was traveling to participate in the 50th anniversary "Emissaries of the Campaign" event in Erdenet city and the Khangai region festival when he was involved in a fatal traffic accident. Officials reported that the accident occurred because a vehicle was driving against the traffic flow. The case has been under investigation by the Orkhon aimag Traffic Police Department. However, as of now, no one has been charged as a suspect in this incident, according to sources. It is noteworthy that Ö. Batzul won the title of aimag khartsaga by reaching six rounds in the 2016 Orkhon aimag festival. He also won the aimag festival in 2020 and 2021. He earned the national nökhör title after defeating 14 wrestlers out of 1,024 participants in the 100th and 101st anniversaries of the People's Revolution festival. Since 2008, he had been involved in wrestling and also practiced freestyle wrestling, representing Mongolia in the World Championship. At the Erdenet city "Emissaries of the Campaign" 50th anniversary festival, where Ö. Batzul was going to compete, the title of champion was won by the young aimag nökhör O. Bayarbaasan from Khaikhan sum of Arkhangai aimag. The champion O. Bayarbaasan donated his prize to Ö. Batzul's family.

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Environment

Zavkhan: Tosontsengel is the Coldest Soum in Mongolia

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Tosontsengel in Zavkhan is the coldest point of Mongolia, where the coldest temperature recorded in the past 80 years, -51°C, was registered in the 1960s. Tosontsengel is located in the watershed of the Tarvagtai mountain range. The general climate of Mongolia is characterized by a harsh continental, dry, and cold climate. The average annual air temperature in Tosontsengel is -6.5°C, and the total annual precipitation is 215 mm. In terms of other climatic indicators, Tosontsengel is quite similar to other forest steppe areas. The cold season relatively lasts longer, while the warm season is short, with little rainfall, strong winds, and air temperature changes occurring in a very short period. Most of the humid air flow comes from the northwest. However, during the cold season, an air anticyclone forms over Siberia and the territory of Mongolia, so most of the precipitation, 85 percent, falls during the warm season, between April and September. Notably, 50-60 percent of the total precipitation occurs between July and August. During the cold season, most of the air flow brought by the westerly winds is blocked by the high mountain ranges, resulting in little precipitation during winter, with only 20 percent of the total annual precipitation falling as snow, according to the Otgontenger National Park Administration. The Tarvagtai mountain range's natural complex's rivers belong to the catchment areas of the Arctic Ocean and Central Asian inland drainage basins. Major tributaries of the Selenge River, such as the Ider River and its tributaries like the Tarvagtai River, Dund Ekhi, Khar Chuluut, Tal, Khujuul, Yamaat, Tegsh, Zard, Upper and Lower Tsetsuukh, and Honjliin rivers originate here. This watershed area of the Tarvagtai mountain range includes the headwater regions of the Ider River, Tegsh River, and Yamaat River, encompassing numerous lakes such as Tsagaan Lake, Ust Lake, Khodood Lake, Khunt Lake, and Gyalgar Lake, among others.

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Innovation

BAYANKHONGOR: Enhanced Awareness of Cybersecurity

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Communications, in collaboration with the State Electronic Services Regulatory Office and the "Public Center for Combating Cyber Attacks and Incidents", is running a nationwide campaign called "Let's Be Safe Digitally" to improve public digital skills and cybersecurity. As part of the campaign, members of the designated team from the State Electronic Services Regulatory Office worked in Bayankhongor province to conduct a training on "Cybersecurity" for over 280 officials from the provincial and district administrations. In a time when digital technology is rapidly advancing and crimes related to online fraud and digital usage are increasing, the campaign aims to provide information and recommendations on how to protect oneself in the digital environment and to promote proper digital usage. Additionally, an online training was organized for more than 40 relevant specialists from districts and organizations on how to use the open information system shilen.gov.mn and how to send reports on the transparency index. The working team also provided knowledge to students about the advantages and disadvantages of artificial intelligence, advanced technology, identification systems, and how to properly protect personal information. The training covered topics such as: - The current state of cybersecurity - Positive and negative impacts of artificial intelligence - Proper management and protection of personal data - Monitoring and protecting one's digital footprint - Preventing online fraud - Parental control programs - Addiction and psychological impact in the digital environment Through these topics, information and advice were provided.

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Health

T.Munkhsaikhan: Citizens Will Be Charged for Preventable Diseases by Law

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: isee.mn

During the session of the Standing Committee on Social Policy, the bills presented by the government were discussed, including the 2025 budget of Mongolia, the 2025 budget of the National Wealth Fund, the 2025 budget of the Social Insurance Fund, and the 2025 budget of the Health Insurance Fund. Opinions and conclusions were submitted to the Standing Committee on the Budget. During this session, Member of Parliament D.Uurintuya asked, "When will we start paying attention to the issue of citizens' health responsibility? For instance, heart and endocrine diseases arise from excessive consumption of alcohol and tobacco, leading to very expensive surgeries and treatments in hospitals. These costs are covered by insurance. How will the responsibility of the citizen be discussed in this context? What policy will the ministry follow?" In response to her question, Minister of Health T.Munkhsaikhan stated, "It is no longer viable to not discuss the issue of citizens' health responsibility. When expenditures from the Health Insurance Fund are at 98%, the out-of-pocket expenses of citizens are only 2%. Such a system does not exist in any other country in the world. We have been following a policy of 'Let people get sick, and we'll provide treatment,' which has led to today's high rate of illnesses. The Health Insurance Fund will cover what it can. However, in cases where a citizen gets sick from a preventable disease, it is appropriate to implement a system where they contribute more to the shared costs. Therefore, we are considering making changes to the Health Insurance Law to clarify the revenues and expenditures of the insurance fund, increase its efficiency, and organize the expenditures of health organizations appropriately to avoid financially burdening citizens."

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Doctors, Let’s Be Humane

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

As a doctor, I firmly uphold the ethics of the medical profession and the laws of the government, dedicating my knowledge and compassion unreservedly for the lives and health of individuals. There is a reason why this traditional doctor's oath, recited by all who enter the profession, is being emphasized. The new century, which values fundamental interests such as human rights, freedom, dignity, gender, and aesthetics, demands that our doctors remain humane and ethically grounded, staying true to their oaths. In particular, it has become necessary to remind those doctors who refuse to abandon outdated methods of their responsibilities, ethical standards, and the oaths they swore. While there has been general social approval regarding the improvement of doctors' attitudes and conduct compared to the past, criticisms still arise. Practices like using connections to extort money from patients and receiving payments "under the table" have reportedly diminished. People acknowledge positive encounters with caring nurses and caregivers when giving birth. However, why should we applaud such minimal improvements? Doctors must remain faithful to their oaths at all times and in all circumstances. Recently, citizens have critiqued doctors who neglect their oaths and have lost compassion. A mother recently shared an image of her abdomen, sewn with what appeared to be thick wire, after a cesarean section, sparking widespread outrage. Standard cesarean sections should be performed by making a small transverse incision near the bladder, no more than four fingers wide, ensuring a speedy recovery with minimal scarring. The mother’s incision, however, was made vertically, large enough to fit ten fingers, clearly visible from the image. The unsightly stitches and the barely healed wound seemed to reflect the doctors' lack of commitment and care. Reacting to the woman's complaint shared on social media, others have continued to expose such misconduct among doctors. Influencer B. Tsetseg stated, "I had two cesareans at the National Center for Mother and Child Health. My stitches almost vanished. However, post-operation, numerous mothers stood in line with painful stitches. Though I paid extra for Korean, dissolvable sutures, even without extra payments, standard sutures are available. Doctors have commercialized healthcare. Without bribing them, one faces rude, dismissive behavior. Many mothers choose to bear even heavy costs to avoid such mistreatment in state-run facilities with the necessary equipment for complicated births. Those who can’t afford to pay are sometimes treated inhumanely. The system hasn’t changed with time. Without money, you mean nothing in the hospital. They might even mark your stitches saying ‘no payment’ as a joke." Amid thousands of related comments, many claim being ostracized and experiencing poorly healed surgical stitches at the National Center for Mother and Child Health. Another woman recounted how her infant son’s baby wrap was strewn on the floor while he was in the neonatal intensive care unit. Despite being told harshly that her baby might not survive and criticized for crying, no compassion was shown by the medical staff. The traumatic events left her questioning how doctors have become so inhumane and heartless. This problematic behavior does not stop here, as countless other cases reflect similar unprofessional conduct. Another woman described being verbally abused while giving birth by doctors rushing her delivery without proper medical judgement, leading to a botched recovery and severe postpartum complications. When she asked for help with her ruptured stitches, they dismissed her, suggesting expensive private cosmetic procedures. In another development, a health professional at the Khan Uul district’s health center disclosed media reports on internal misconduct, which led to her being harassed and interrogated by her colleagues. Citizens criticize how doctors have turned into such disrespectful, arrogant figures. Contrastingly, their oath forbids discrimination, preferential treatment, or exploiting financial and social disparities among patients. The doctor-patient interactions must abide by the constitutional laws and ethical codes that underscore humanity, fairness, honesty, and patient equality. These principles remain crucial in upholding the integrity and trust of the medical profession.

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Doctor J. Amarsanaa to Conduct Medical Examinations for Residents of Erdenet City

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: news.mn

Doctor of Medical Science J. Amarsanaa, along with the Mongolian research team of the Asia Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL), will be working in Erdenet City on October 27-28. During this period, they will organize lectures and training for the residents of Erdenet City and its medical professionals, as well as provide healthcare services. Specifically, on October 27, at 14:00, Doctor J. Amarsanaa will give a lecture to the public in the main hall of the Culture and Arts Complex in Erdenet City. The lecture will cover a wide range of topics including a healthy lifestyle, early detection, prevention, and common diseases. On October 28, a full day will be dedicated to providing medical examinations for residents. Those seeking consultation are advised to bring all their previous test results and medical records. Additionally, individuals who have undergone liver cancer treatment and newly diagnosed patients will be registered in the APASL control platform. This will open opportunities to receive advice and recommendations from liver specialists in highly developed healthcare countries such as Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and Singapore.

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Sports

AFC Challenge Tournament to Be Held in Mongolia

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: ikon.mn

This year's football season, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has decided to make reforms at the club level. Specifically, four major tournaments at the continent level will be organized with a new structure: the AFC Champions League Elite, the AFC Women's Champions League, the AFC Champions League Two, and the AFC Challenge League. The aim of these tournaments is to make Asian football more competitive. For the first time, Mongolia will host the AFC Challenge League. Teams that have won or achieved certain positions in Asian football leagues are eligible to participate. The champions of last year's Mongolian Premier League, "Selenge Press Falcons," will take part in this tournament. The draw for the tournament took place at the AFC headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. During this event, the "Falcons" were drawn into Group "E" of the Eastern Zone from pot three. In this group, they will compete against Indonesia's "Madura United" and Cambodia's league champions "Preah Khan Reach." The top two teams in the group stage will advance to the knockout stage. The Mongolian "Falcons" will face the Indonesian team, followed by a match against the Cambodian champions. Subsequently, the visiting teams will play against each other to determine which teams will advance to the next round. Source: Mongolian Football Federation Notice: Media organizations should specify their source (ikon.mn) when using our information in any form, either fully or partially.

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Mongolia Wins Silver Medal at the World Logic Puzzle Championship

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: gogo.mn

The World Logic Puzzle Championship was held in Beijing, China, from October 16 to 20, 2024. In this international tournament, 138 participants from 25 countries competed over three days, solving a total of 317 logic puzzles across 21 rounds to showcase their intellectual prowess. From the Mongolian team, Adiyajav Oyunerdene, a student from Class 12A of School No. 1 in Baruun-Urt, Sukhbaatar Province, participated in the U18 category and secured second place, earning a silver medal. This is the first medal that Mongolia has won in this category in the World Championship. The World Championship, being held for the 31st time, saw Mongolia sending a team for the third time. The new participants impressed international competitors with their team performance and individual scores, earning applause and making Mongolia's name known, celebrating the intellect of Mongolian participants on the global stage. We extend heartfelt congratulations to all team members for their successful participation. Logic puzzles are a type of problem-solving activity that do not rely on language or cultural differences, require no specialized field knowledge, formulas, or theorems. They are solved using pure logical thinking and intellectual abilities. In 2020, the Mongolian IQ Center became the 40th official member representing Mongolia in the World Puzzle Federation. This allowed Mongolian puzzle enthusiasts to participate in the World Championship, providing them with an opportunity to compete with the best from around the world using pure logic. Mongolian logic puzzle enthusiasts have successfully participated in the World Logic Puzzle Championships held in Krakow, Poland in 2022; Toronto, Canada in 2023; and the 31st contest held in Beijing in 2024. The IQ Center organizes a two-stage "International Logic Puzzle" competition annually to select team members to represent Mongolia at the World Championship. This year, over 7,300 logic puzzle enthusiasts from 21 provinces and 9 districts participated in the International Logic Puzzle competition held in March and May. Eight members were selected to represent Mongolia at the World Championship. The World Championship is open to secondary and high school students and adults, who compete in individual and team categories. It attracts puzzle enthusiasts, including logicians, mathematicians, lawyers, analysts, engineers, programmers, code decipherers, and many other professionals, as well as school students from various countries competing to test their intellect.

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Ch.Otgontuya won a bronze medal at the World Junior Championships

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: gogo.mn

Chülöötbökh Chinbold's Otgontuya won a bronze medal in the under-23 World Championships in the -53 kg category. The under-23 World Junior Wrestling Championships is currently being held in Tirana, the capital of Albania. On the third day of the competition, Chinbold's Otgontuya won a bronze medal in the women's -53 kg category. In the first round, she defeated Hansika Lamba of India 12-2, and in the quarterfinals, she won against Elena Noel Ivaldi of the USA 10-8. However, in the semifinals, she lost to Yu Sakamoto of Japan with a score of 4-4 and subsequently won the bronze medal match against Zeynep Bayanova of Kazakhstan with a score of 12-2. Twelve Mongolian athletes are competing in the World Junior Wrestling Championships. The National Junior and Youth Wrestling Championships have started and will continue until Wednesday. Around 650 athletes from about 30 countries are participating in 30 weight categories in three styles. The competition will continue until the 27th of this month and will proceed with men's freestyle wrestling today.

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State Honored Athlete E. Tsendsuren Plans to Hold His 12th Professional Boxing Match in Mongolia

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: isee.mn

The State Honored Athlete of Mongolia, E. Tsendsuren, won his 11th professional boxing match against Dominican boxer Frency Fortunato at the 'Whitesands' sports arena in Plant City, Florida, USA. Now, he is planning to hold his 12th professional boxing match in Mongolia. He intends to fight one of the top 10 ranked boxers in the world, which might even be a championship belt fight.

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The Champion Wrestler of the City Day's National Wrestling Tournament Will Receive a 10 Million Tugrik Prize

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The traditional wrestling tournament dedicated to the 385th anniversary of the capital city Ulaanbaatar will take place tomorrow, Sunday, the 27th of this month, starting at 11:00. The competition will feature 256 wrestlers with state, provincial, military, and district titles. Among them, 29 are state-title holders who have registered to compete, including: - State Champion P. Burenbaatar - State Lions Ts. Byamba-Otgon - R. Purevdavaa - State Guardian O. Bat-Orshikh - State Elephant M. Lkhagvagerel - B. Serik - S. Sukhbat - State Hawk N. Zolboo - Sh. Purevgarid - E. Dash - E. Uuganbayar - Kh. Gantulga - B. Tsedensodnom The champion wrestler of this tournament will receive a prize of 10 million tugriks, while the runner-up will be awarded eight million. Wrestlers who reach the semi-final stage will get three million, and those who make it to the quarter-finals will earn a prize of one million tugriks. The City's Day wrestling tournament has been organized regularly since 1994. Last year, State Elephant B. Bat-Ulzii claimed the championship, while in 2022, State Champion O. Khangai took the title. Warning: Media outlets (Television, Radio, Social, and Web pages) must credit the source (ikon.mn) if they use our information in any form, fully or partially.

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Arts

Introducing the "Thousand Horses of the Steppe" Festival at ITM-2024

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The "ITM Mongolia-2024" tourism exhibition has opened at the "Misheel Expo" center. This traditional exhibition, organized under the theme "National Culture, Tourism, and Technological Development," features participation from tour operators, tourist camps, restaurants and catering services, travel equipment suppliers, travel product and service providers, and over 250 cultural and artistic enterprises from 20 provinces. The exhibition, which serves as a major gathering for Mongolia's tourism sector, showcases travel products, services, and offers sales promotions to the public. Tourism organizations from China, Turkey, South Korea, and the Republic of Buryatia in Russia are also participating, showcasing their products and services. As of October this year, our country has welcomed 704,992 tourists. Additionally, various free meetings, training sessions, and discussions such as "Tourism Time" are being organized for tourism and hospitality business operators. During the exhibition, the upcoming winter tourism event, the "Winter Horse Festival-2024" or "Thousand Horses of the Steppe," which will take place next month in Khentii and Sukhbaatar provinces, is being introduced. The "ITM Mongolia-2024" tourism exhibition is ongoing at the "Misheel Expo" center this weekend, from October 25-27. The "ITM" international tourism exhibition has been organized by the Mongolian Tourism Association since 1999, now marking its 25th year.

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Song of the Lonely Blue Steppe

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

In this edition of the "Literature" column, we highlight the works included in B. Chimedgunsen's collection of stories, "The Lonely Blue Steppe." Literature and poetry enthusiasts will surely recognize Barnang Dorjpalam, the late poet and winner of the "Crystal Cup." His brother, B. Chimedgunsen, is also a master of words and a creator of literary embellishments. During the 36th Annual Book Festival held recently, he visited the tents of daily newspapers and gave the "Өнөөдөр" newspaper team a copy of his work, "The Lonely Blue Steppe." This book is dedicated to the memory of his mother Sh. Tsendjav, father N. Barnan, and brother B. Dorjpalam. The foreword was written by the Meritorious Cultural Worker Do. Tsendjav, who recalled his close friendship with poet B. Dorjpalam and his visits to the younger brother, saying, "Chimedgunsen has published two volumes of striking poetry. Although he has managed to reveal something different from his brother’s poetic tone, in terms of themes about the homeland, the brown hills and the blue wind of the brown steppe undeniably give a sense of their shared life’s pulse. This book contains many upright poems about the brown steppe. They must be further elevated and created," and praised him using his brother’s poetry. Landing in Bayanshireet "Hasar! Do you want to hear a cool song? There's a song called 'Ali Baba.'" Udam's daughter took out a small tape recorder from a black cloth bag, dusted it off with her small hands, and said, "Here we go! Three, two, one..." The electric music's unique melody began to ring, and the heroes of the fairy tale film seen by Hasar were galloping, horses neighing. Nine treasures poured out, and rays of magic glimmered. When the bandit leader, deceitful Ali Baba, shouted the magic word "Sesame," the fierce silver waterfall disappeared, and the rocky walls of a magnificent cliff opened before them. The cave was deeply dark. In the midday heat, the standing horses nervously trembled and began to neigh. "Udam, shall we dance here in this deserted steppe?" - "No, I’m embarrassed." - "Of what?" - "These horses, the sky, those sheep..." Udam laughed aloud as she contemplated, "Two black figures might startle the silence." "Then, Comrade Hasar, I shall now..." Hasar mischievously began to pretend a hard game, causing nervousness, and upon realizing the situation, exclaimed, "Look over there!" and he was caught off guard. A warm hand was lost. The daughter’s black goat luckily listened to them while sniffing nearby. When Hasar scolded it, the goat jumped several times and joined its flock. As Udam rewound the magnetic tape with dreamy intent, she murmured, "If only it had a screen like a television... Ali Baba and his forty thieves would ride out from this rock, that hill, and among the reeds..." - "Absolutely, they would. Why don't you try it?" - "No." - "You can do it! The many technical books you have at home will show you. Next spring, you’ll attend school! And then..." - "It’s always ‘and then’ with you. Let’s both go to school." - "Let’s both stay in the countryside." - "I can't." - "You don't love me, do you?" - "I don’t know..." Hasar sulked. "That’s how it is, always dreaming and forecasting." - "Is it wrong?" - "Not at all!" Two white yurts chased each other in the mirage on the shaded slopes of the western hills. Udam thought of her mother. "What harm is there in going with Mr. Damba? The brigade meeting will end tonight. They’ll enjoy the movie concert and return by morning. But I'll be alone tonight. I need to tie up our loyal dog properly." Hasar chewed on a vegetable. When he swallowed, his throat felt bitter but he continued to chew without concern... "Should I say it outright, or should I speak indirectly? It’s best to talk openly with my father..." "Hasar, what are you thinking? I’m really bored." - "About you." - "And?" - "Your father and your mother..." - "Is that so?" - "Yes, but something is going to happen..." - "What is it? Just tell me..." - "For now, it’s a secret, later..." - "Then I'll go, the sheep have strayed." - "Your flock was hidden a while ago." The sheep which recently covered Bor-Undur have wandered into the steppe. Hasar was internally distressed as he sensed everything in motion and the grass bending easily. "Tomorrow, we’ll take the rams and move to the livestock breeding area. This is the simplest part. What a torment this is, going unnoticed by Udam for several days." At that moment, Udam was approaching. "I’ll just tell everything and let it end. Being a man, I will find some way, dammit..." Hasar reflected deeply on various matters. "Hasar, your father is on his way to our place..." - "Indeed, you just found out now." Ever since he spoke with his son, Damba became firmly resolved that "he would not separate from Dejid and die." Thus, as he entered the yard where the tents were supported by snow, he disappeared from view. "Udam, our paths have diverged. Those two will sit together. Did you know?" - "That's a lie! My mother isn't such a person..." - "Quiet. Are we beasts? We can’t marry amongst each other." With Udam’s unexpected shock, Hasar softened his voice, "You don’t know your father. He’ll only rest after he overcomes us." Udam reached her destination at the pace of her running horse, only to find no one at home as her mother had gone to gather dung. Though simple and modest, the familiar furniture surrounded her with a sense of comfort. The bed, always in clear view of its owner, was tidily arranged as usual. It felt as if something ominous was hidden there. However, when she searched the pillow, what she feared to find was not there. Instead, her father's white silk shirt, worn on rare occasions while he was resolute and alert, stood out with its years' folds gleaming like mother of pearl. Upon hearing her mother scolding and the puppy’s tiny whimper, she got up. Her mother, brushing her skirt and clearing her throat, entered with a tinkling smile as she unlatched the door. "Mom!" - "Oh, my girl, did you gather the sheep? Your horse seems unguarded." - "Mom!" Dejid, seemingly startled, sharply observed her daughter's red, swollen eyes and tear-streaked face, cutting through her heart suddenly. "Mr. Damba often visits us..." "So, it’s true, what should I say?" With deliberate slowness, as she closed her eyes, the ground seemed to sway. Dejid nodded her head, finding no other option. Dejid gradually approached the few camels she had spotted earlier in the bushy foreground. Dusk was approaching. Dejid, who had planned to leave at night after the daytime gathering, reconsidered due to Damba's reluctance. On a moonlit night, she realized how beautiful the brigade center appeared in the moon's reflection. This man, for unexplained reasons, had begun to feel familiar to Dejid. None of the burly men they traveled with had affected her this way. And now, here she was, in such a situation with the father of her only child. "By the way, I explained sufficiently. The authoritarian nature of a man seldom yields to opposition. It seems Damba can’t restrain himself. Despite my constant urging." The camels stood leisurely and headed towards the tent. Dejid lightly adjusted the horse's pace, settling into her seat, and sighed thoughtfully. It seemed the dense darkness was slowly lightening. "Those two young people! We are not them, are we... Our boy will join the army next spring. Maybe in all these years, one of us might get lost. At least we won’t be blamed for it, will we?" was what Damba had remarked before leaving in the day. "Girl, I simply couldn’t do it. May my daughter be happy. I didn’t have the patience to scold or advise her. I drank a cup of cold tea and left. Now, I miss and yearn for her tenderly! I’ve finally reached home. My daughter has gathered the sheep into the pen." Under the dark sky, without the moon, mother and daughter tied their five camels. "Mom, are we moving?" - "Yes, indeed. I’ve become so muddled." - "You didn’t cry, did you?" - "It’s alright, my dear! Such is country life! Just by seeing our beautiful land, the world's worries are healed. My daughter, go inside and prepare meals. I’ll get the cargo ready! When the moon rises, we'll pack everything and move." - "Where will we settle, mom?" - "We’ll settle in Bayanshireet. Ah, it’s such a beautiful land, oh dear!" That was the homeland of her late husband. Borjigon Epic From the cosmic peaks of those ancient times to the great stone places of this age, in that ancient pristine borderland, herds of horses galloped with tails brushing across the wild horses’ snorting. The earth trembled over Great Ugtal Erleg mountain. The dawn sun began to rise. Sweet water shimmered in the stream. Two black mares trained their grace. In a day, those two mares separated from the vast herd. The great shaman of the master king... Eternal harmony in heaven and earth and supreme wisdom prevailed. Thus, the master king pondered deeply and realized there those two spirited steeds were in the wide two frozen pools. His horses drank water, tethered his horses to the high two mountains. Borjigon’s noble song progressed. The long ancient melody soared high. The harp of the earth mother sang. Dripping raindrops provided music. The birds chattered. The gulping echoes disappeared, arriving at the homeland of the Borjigon. Eternal history resonates. Thoughts keep receding, profound thoughts flow. In the eternal flowing of Bodonchar ancestors’ spirit protection, the Borjigon poets' descendants, we are. Where the sun illuminated, where the moon shone brightly, in the wide land of the long melody and gentle songs, the great khan predicted this. For many centuries they marched, the restless two mares ran among the stars. Bolt ahead through the horse herds. Those restless two mares separated from the herd, racing far away to foreign lands. Returning to their master king, telling their true secrets from this very land. A wise person, creating from the breeze, the wind of destiny, diligently, I conveyed it. From the white stone, from the peaceful waters over the hill, not far to the southwest, with sparkling white stones, humpy hillocks exist. Families settle and spend the autumn in a reedy hollow. The vast expanse is clear. Fields cape spreads wide. My mother's sudden departure left a deep sadness here. From behind the glass window, look, the proud smile remained. Holding the newborn daughter, will return, as they wished, with sincere feelings. Once I rushed to father's side and caught the last words he said, witnessed by five people behind. The heart cannot truly separate. Mount Yerleg. The intense battle clashed at the blackbacked mountaineer, with arrows whizzing out from behind rock outcrops. Sound of moaning cries from skewed heart attacks, the lifeless glassy eyes staring at the sky. When Ogodei Khan’s deep wound healed, approaching death’s threshold, it was evident a great hero slept with his saddle as a pillow. The last hot breath absorbed into the felt covering, taking one last look before...

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70 Years Since the First Performance of “Tungalag Buayant” by People's Artist B. Zangad

Published: 2024-10-26 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Ulaanbaatar. It has been 70 years since the People's Artist and Labor Hero of Mongolia, B. Zangad, first performed the beloved song "Tungalag Buayant" and made it accessible to the public. A commemorative meeting and performance for this 70th anniversary took place today at the State Philharmonic. During this occasion, B. Zangad's creative works and his biography were presented in the newly unveiled book "The Noble Summit of Melody, Song, and Tune." The event was attended by the Advisor on Education, Science, and Technology Policy of the President of Mongolia, Ch. Lodoyravsal, who conveyed greetings from President U. Khurelsukh and presented a commemorative gift to honor the People's Artist. The song "Tungalag Buayant," with lyrics by Ch. Baldan and music by D. Lkhashid, was first introduced to the public during the cultural days of Khovd Province held in Ulaanbaatar in 1954. It has since become a cherished and recognized timeless piece that people love to sing. The artist B. Zangad reminisced about this, noting that at the time, he was an eighth-grade student from Khovd Province's middle school, and "Tungalag Buayant" was one of the songs frequently performed by local artists during the cultural days.

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