During a session earlier today (17 May), Parliament backed the appointment of Mongolian ambassadors to the UK, Japan, Canada and Sweden. However, some MPs questioned the president over two more Mongolian ambassadorial candidates, namely to Australia and Thailand, whose approval is still pending. The four confirmed appointments are:

-N.Tulga has been approved by parliament as Mongolian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, succeeding S.Bayar who is currently in detention in connection with the Oyu Tolgoi agreement.

-D.Batjaragal has been approved by parliament as Mongolian Ambassador to Japan.

-Ya.Ariunbold has been approved by parliament as Mongolian Ambassador to Canada.

-O.Enkhtsetseg has been approved by parliament as Mongolian Ambassador to Sweden succeeding M.Enkhsaikhan, who was recalled for giving a political speech during election.