Earlier today (13^th September), the nominees for the posts of State Secretaries were announced by the Civil Service Council. The following candidates passed muster and have been named as State Secretaries:

• G.Nandinjargal as a State Secretary for the Mining and Heavy Industry Ministry,
• D.Davaasuren as State Secretary for the Foreign Ministry,
• G.Bayasgalan as State Secretary for the Justice and Domestic Affairs  Ministry,
• L.Bayartulga as State Secretary for the Food, Agriculture and Light Industry  Ministry,
• G.Unurbayar as State Secretary for the Labour and Social Welfare Ministry

The Civil Service Council announced that in accordance with procedure the candidates were examined yesterday (12^th September). Overall 18 candidates participated; four, however were dropped because they did not make the grades.

Civil Service Council will present the names of the State Secretaries to Cabinet next week.