Mongolia’s ambassador to Austria and permanent representative to International Organizations in Vienna, J.Enkhsaikhan, on Wednesday formally informed ministers from member nations of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) of Mongolia’s desire to join the organization.In making his

The Mongolian People’s Revolutionary Party (MPRP) and the Green Party (GP) have agreed to form an alliance for the 2012 parliamentary election.MPRP Chairman N.Enkhbayar, MPRP Secretary General N.Udval, GP Chairman D.Maam, and other officials took part in a “memorandum of

President Ts.Elbegdorj submitted his nominees for Anti Corruption Authority (ACA) chief and deputy chief to Speaker D.Demberel on Thursday. Ts.Elbegdorj has nominated Colonel N.Ganbold, a former emissary from Mongolia to Russia, to be ACA chief, and B.Khurts, the Administration Chief

At the Government meeting on Wednesday, members passed a protocol to improve professional training.Specifically the protocol calls for training more professional workers; improving the skills of teachers in professional training centers; addressing the problems those teachers face; training soldiers in

The Ulaanbaatar Women Council and the Mayor’s Office organized a conference called “Capital Development – Women’s Participation” on Wednesday.Women Council President D.Narantsetseg, Deputy Mayor B.Baatarzorig, and Women Council Project Coordinator G.Enkhsaikhan read papers about projects implemented by women’s organizations. Delegates

J.Zanaa, the head of Citizens Alliance Center, sent urgent notes to all 76 MPs on Wednesday, demanding that the draft election law include a 50 percent quota for women in Parliament.The notes were prompted by a forum called “Open Governance

The Standing Committee on Social Policy, Education, Culture and Science, and the Ministry of Social Welfare and Labor jointly organized a high-level meeting about reducing poverty on Wednesday. The meeting was held in the Government House. Participants noted that the

The Standing Committee on Justice discussed a draft law on electronic signatures and related amendments on Tuesday. Members decided that the law will not take effect until January 1, 2013, meaning electronic signatures will not be used in the 2012

In connection with its centennial, the Ministry of Defense has opened a “Complex for Peace” at the Bagabayan military personnel resort.The MNT 8.4 billion complex was built by the ministry with aid from the Chinese government. It is located 30

The 35th World Amateur Sambo Wrestling Championship was held in Vilnius, Lithuania from November 10 to 14. About 400 sambo wrestlers from 45 countries took part.Fourteen Mongolian wrestlers competed at the tournament, winning five medals in all. E.Azzaya won a