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Reimagining A More Resilient UN System With Taiwan In It

Jaushieh Joseph Wu
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Republic of China (Taiwan)
 
After more than 200 million infections and over 4 million deaths and counting, the COVID-19 pandemic has raged across the globe. This has created a profoundly devastating socio-economic impact on our interconnected world,

Mongolian Parliament approves Amnesty Law

Parliament of Mongolia  adopted the Amnesty Law on the occasion of the 2230th anniversary of Foundation of the first Mongolian State and 100th anniversary of People’s Revolution of Mongolia.

The seventh amnesty law of Mongolia will lead to release of around

Parliament discusses appointments of 24 Mongolian Ambassadors

Last week, parliament discussed the appointment of Mongolian ambassadors to 24 foreign countries. The discussion came as Cabinet backed the appointments of 24 ambassadors out of 25 names presented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The President will give his

Naadam Cancelled!

Yesterday, many citizens, mostly young people demonstrated on Sukhbaatar Square demanding a cancellation of the festival and held vigil light for the victims of Covid-19. The participants held slogans such as “#NoNaadam”, or “Naad Ami’” – literally: “play life”.

Government extends Naadam holiday amid demands for cancellation

Earlier today (29 June), the Mongolian Government decided to extend the annual Naadam holiday by making Friday (16 July) a public holiday. This means Mongolians will enjoy a nine-day-long holiday including the weekends.  According to the “Public Celebration Law” –

President U.Khurelsukh takes oath with inaugural parade

Today (25 June), U.Khurelsukh was officially sworn in as the Sixth President of Mongolia, taking his oath at a special parliamentary session. The ceremonial session of the State Great Khural was attended by 68 MPs and delegates from foreign diplomatic

Is Mongolian Government putting economy before health?

As of today (22 June), 459 Mongolians have died of Covid-19; 176 of them in June alone! Wrong decisions made by the authorities are being blamed for the worsening Covid-19 situation in Mongolia. Public health and the economy are challenged