Former Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag has become a political adviser to Mongolian President. Kh.Battulga. The appointment was confirmed in a presidential decree.

N.Altankhuyag is a leading figure in Mongolia’s Democratic Party. Born in Ulaangom (Uvs Province) in 1958, he was prime minister from 2012-2014. He finally lost his position as PM in a vote of no confidence – in part from members of his own party. He was replaced by Ch.Saikhanbileg.