More diplomatic appointment blues for Mongolia

2019-09-25

Mongolia has failed to appoint new ambassadors in four counties and new consul generals in five foreign cities due to domestic disputes and blunt refusals form the countries in questions. Currently, Mongolia has no ambassadors in Russia, Sweden, South Korea

The “60 billion Tugriks Scandal” – Selling government post

2019-09-23

A sensational trial is due to take place later this week. Popularly known as the “60 billion Tugriks Scandal”, the case involves Ts.Sandui, former chairman of the Citizens’ Representatives Khural (City Council) and MP A.Ganbaatar, a senior figure in the

Preparing for the 2020 Mongolian parliamentary election

2019-09-23

Mongolia will hold a parliamentary election next year. Earlier today (23 September), a round-table meeting under the theme of ‘Law on Elections and Press’ too place at the Blue Sky Hotel.

The General Election Law regulated elections in 2016 and 2016.

Prime Minister visits Erdenet Mining Corporation

2019-09-23

Earlier today (23 September), Mongolian Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh visited the Erdenet Mining Corporation, one of the biggest ore mining and processing plants in Asia. Currently, he is working in Orkhon Province with various officials.

PM U.Khurelsukh was welcomed by officials led

Mongolian President leaves for India

2019-09-19

Earlier today (19 September), Mongolian President Kh.Battulga left for India on an official visit. This will be the first visit by a president of Mongolia to India in the last 10 years, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, noting that

MPs boycott Mongolian Parliament

2019-09-13

Earlier today (13 September), some members of the Mongolian Parliament boycotted an irregular session aimed at demanding discussion on a loan agreement presented by Deputy Speaker U.Enkhtuvshin. The loan agreement has not been discussed at either the Standing Committees nor

Celebrating the amazing life of Mongolia’s first diplomat

2019-09-13

Earlier today, the Mongolian Foreign Ministry has held an academic conference marking the 150th anniversary of the birth of Ching Wang M.Khanddorj, founder of the nation’s diplomatic service. Ching Wang M.Khanddorj (1869-1915) was one of the initiators and leaders of

Mongolian President pays respect to victims of political repression

2019-09-10

On 10 September each year Mongolia observes the Day for Remembering Victims of Political Repression.

Earlier today, Mongolian President Kh.Battulga, Speaker of Parliament G.Zandanshatar and Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh paid tribute to the Monument of Victims of the Political Repression by laying