Parliament
approved a draft concept of national security before going into recess last
week. The first such concept was made 16 years ago and has been the keystone of
state policies. However, the passage of time and the changes in both foreign
and domestic security environments called for fresh ideas. 

Accordingly,
President Ts. Elbegdorj set up a 61-member working group in November 2009 and
asked for a comprehensive review of the existing concept. The group worked for
eight months to develop the draft.

No
details have been given but the Presidential Office has hinted that several major
changes have been suggested and will be discussed by Parliament in its Autumn
session.