In April 2012, Parliament passed a law suspending the issuance of special mining licenses for exploration. The law was set to expire on December 31, 2011. On December 28, the Cabinet discussed amendments to the law and submitted suggestions to

The Social Democratic Youth Union held its annual Gold Rose awards ceremony at the Ulaanbaatar Hotel on December 31. The awards honor young people who have made outstanding achievements in their respective fields.Prime Minister and MPP Chairman S.Batbold, Speaker D.Demberel,

The Government has rewarded Mongolian athletes who achieved success at international and regional competitions in 2011.Health Minister S.Lambaa received the athletes on December 30 and granted the rewards. He congratulated the athletes and wished them further success. The following athletes

J.Batzandan, a member of the DP’s National Consultative Committee, has resigned from the Representative Managing Council of Erdenes Tavantolgoi LLC so he can run for a seat in the 2012 parliamentary election. The new election law requires candidates who work

President Ts.Elbegdorj honored Defense Minister L.Bold with a medal of military merit on December 29, 2011, for his contributions to the development of Mongolia’s military sector. The medal was awarded on the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Ministry

The Democratic Party’s Youth Union and the Civil Will Party’s Youth Union jointly organized a festival for young people on December 28, 2011.Political observers say it’s no accident that the Democratic Party (DP) and the Civil Will Party (CWP) are

G.Ariunbaatar of Suld Ensemble was named an Honored Actor by a decree of President Ts.Elbegdorj on December 28. G.Ariunbaatar won first place in the 24th International Vocal Contest named after the Russian composer Mikhail Glinka, which was held in Moscow

Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister G.Zandanshatar presented a sample of Mongolia’s new electronic passport to President Ts.Elbegdorj on Wednesday.G.Zandanshatar said the new passport conforms to the international standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization, as well as Mongolia’s national security

To commemorate the centennial of Mongolia’s independence, President Ts.Elbegdorj has conferred state honors on Mongolian citizens who have achieved great success in their fields.J.Lkhagvajav of the Mongolian Paralympics Field and Track Federation and marathoner B.Ser-Od have been named Honored Athletes.

A statue of Chin van Khanddorj, Mongolia’s first Foreign Affairs minister, was unveiled in a ceremony on Tuesday. This year marks the centennial of Mongolia’s diplomatic service.Taking part in the ceremony were Prime Minister S.Batbold; Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister