The Government of Mongolia has submitted a petition to dismiss MP and Minister of Agriculture and Industry, Kh.Battulga, from his duty as Minister to Parliament.

The Minister`s resignation request will be discussed during the Standing Committee meetings on environment, food and agriculture, and economy at 2.00 pm today.

The issue whether or not to dismiss the Minister of Agriculture from his post will be a priority during the meeting.

By submitting the request, the Government has given approval of the resignation request by Agriculture Minister Kh.Battulga before the standing committee meeting.