Mongolia Brief June 2, 2014
Stock Exchange Weekly Review
Ulaanbaatar,
June 1 (MONTSAME) Five stock trades were held at Mongolia's Stock Exchange May
26-30, 2014.
In overall, 99
thousand and 571 shares were sold of 46 joint-stock companies totaling MNT 97
million 167 thousand and 590.03.
"Remikon”
/44 thousand and 932 units/, "Silikat” /8,405 units/, "Asia-Pacific
Properties” /6,420 units/, "Hermes center” /5,904 units/ and
"Mongolia Development" /3,996 units/ were the most actively traded in
terms of trading volume, in terms of trading value--"Asia-Pacific
Properties” (MNT 15 million 857 thousand and 400), "Talkh chikher” (MNT
eight million 403 thousand and 990), "Tavantolgoi" /MNT eight million
914 thousand and 886/, "Remikon" /MNT six million 770 thousand and
168/ and "APU" (MNT five million 901 thousand and 910).
President Ts.Elbegdorj Greets Children
Ulaanbaatar,
June 1 (MONTSAME) The President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj delivered a
congratulatory message to children on the International Children’s Day
celebrated on June 1.
Mr Elbegdorj
greeted children and their parents going around the Central square of
Ulaanbaatar city, and wished them all the best and happiness.
First Space Center of Mongolia Opens
Ulaanbaatar,
June 1 (MONTSAME) The President Ts.Elbegdorj Sunday attended an opening
ceremony of the first Space Center of Mongolia on the International Children’s
Day.
A decision on
founding the Center of Space Sciences and Planetary was made by the government
in 2009, and it has been built with a financing from the government. A Japanese
scholar Sakai Yoshihito has presented to the new center “Minolta MS-8”
apparatus as well.
In the space
center, the President got au fait with the “Space” chamber, “Sun and Moon”
movie room, and the “Stars” chamber, and saw exhibits and photos about origins
of the sun, moon, planets and stars. The center also displays the “Soyuz-39”
spacecraft’s landing capsule, which was used by J.Gurragchaa, first astronaut
of Mongolia, and his space facilities and suits.
The President
presented gifts to children at the center, and left his signature on the
Notebook of Honored Guests.
He was guided
by J.Gurragchaa, a former astronaut and Hero of Mongolia and Soviet Union; V.A.
Dzhanibekov, Hero of Mongolia and Soviet Union; and M.Ganzorig, a backup
cosmonaut.
Orders of Glorious Mother Awarded
Ulaanbaatar,
June 1 (MONTSAME) On the International Children’s Day celebrated Sunday, the
1st and 2nd class Orders of Glorious Mother was awarded to 21
mothers.
Pursuant to a
decree of the President, the 1st class Order was awarded to P.Buyandelger,
a citizen from the city’s Sukhbaatar district; J.Khandtsoo--from the city’s
Songinokhairkhan district; M.Kaukar--from Nalaikh district; Ts.Lojidmaa--from
Songinokhairkhan district; and Ts.Sambuu--from Khan-Uul district. The
2nd class Order went to 16 mothers.
The President
Elbegdorj congratulated the mothers on the International Children’s Day and on
receiving the Orders. He wished them all the best and happiness.
Peacekeepers Awarded State Prizes
Ulaanbaatar,
June 1 (MONTSAME) On occasion of the International Day of Peacekeepers, the
state prizes have been awarded to Mongolian military officers and servicemen
who served in international peacekeeping operations.
A prize
granting ceremony took place Saturday on the city’s Central Square, and the
state prizes were granted by P.Tsagaan, chief of the Presidential Office; and
authorities of the Defense Ministry and the General Headquarters of Mongolian
Armed Forces (GHMAF).
By the
President’s decree, the Order of Military Merit was awarded to A.Baljinnyam, an
expert at the GHMAF on operational management and planning section.
The Military
Medal of Honor was awarded to M.Erdene-Ochir, an officer at the #330 military
unit; E.Sereeter, an officer at the #120 military unit; E.Ganzorig, a section
head at the #150 unit; P.Enkhzaya, a technician at the #337 unit;
D.Tsog-Erdene, a senior expert at the Armed Forces; and J.Tsogtdorj, an officer
at the #303 unit.
The Medal for
Peace went to B.Undrakh, an officer at the Central Intelligence Agency;
B.Batnyam, a military control expert at the Armed Forces; and B.Gantulga, an
officer at the #186 unit.
Speaker Attends “Viva” Children’s Ceremonial Event
Ulaanbaatar,
June 1 (MONTSAME) The Speaker of parliament Z.Enkhbold Sunday participated a
ceremonial measure for children held Sunday in the “Viva city” town on occasion
of the International Children’s Day.
During the
festival, he greeted the children at a ceremonial parade, and delivered a
congratulatory speech to them, saying that the state has duties of helping
children grow up healthy and be educated, and creating a nice condition for
them to reach their goals. Underlining that children will play an main role in
realizing any goals and purposes for the all best for themselves, the Speaker
wished children always be happy and full of joy.
Enkhbold handed
gifts to some foremost children, and then visited a children’s bookstore in the
“Viva city” town.
PM Grants Prizes to Winners of National Contest
Ulaanbaatar,
June 1 (MONTSAME) The Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag Saturday granted prizes to
winners of the “Young Inventor 2014” national contest which is annually held
under auspices of the Premier.
The Premier
Altankhuyag highlighted that the national contest for young inventors have
expanded because this year's contest ran among contestants selected from the
city and each aimag, and congratulated local authorities on successfully
organizing the first-stage contests. He emphasized that skills of the
contestants have been improving year to year, and wished them did fruitful and
effective creations for Mongolia.
As the contest’s
result, a 11-grade pupil from Gobisumber aimag B.Bat-Erdene took the
1st place, receiving a cash prize of 10 million Togrog. He also has been
awarded with a scholarship to study in the Mongolian University of Science and
Technology, the Mongolian State University or the University of Agriculture. He
has invented an automatic machine that loads 360 packs of hay an hour.
Other top 15
contestants also received prizes.
Government of Mongolia Summarizes Visit to Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum 2014 Conducted Successfully
June 2
(infomongolia.com) The regular Cabinet meeting of the Government was held on
May 31, 2014, where the official visit headed by the Prime Minister
N.Altankhuyag to the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum 2014 (SPIEF)
held in the Russian Federation last May 22-24 was revised and agreed to submit
summary of the visit to the National Security Council of Mongolia obliged by
Foreign Minister L.Bold.
Premier
N.Altankhuyag participated at the 2014 SPIEF themed under “Sustaining
Confidence in a World Undergoing Transformation” and during the Forum held a
meeting with the Russian President V.V.Putin, where sides discussed
opportunities on strengthening bilateral political, commercial and economic
ties and exchanged views in broad ranges on accelerating issues being concerned
mutual interests and the Government of Mongolia deems by reaching a consensus
on certain issues, it would be impetus on further bilateral relations.
Prime Minister
also met with President of Russian Railways Company V.I.Yakunin, CEO of Russian
Technologies Corporation S.V.Chemezov and Head of Rosatom Corporation
S.V.Kiriyenko to enhance productivity of Mongolia-Russia joint ventures and its
beneficial cooperation, and exchanged views on collaboration in uranium sector
as well.
Related:
Cabinet
Discusses PM’s Participation in SPIEF – Montsame,
June 1
Mongolia Might Join Some Conventions of ILO
Ulaanbaatar,
June 1 (MONTSAME) Mongolia is one of the first nations in Asia to join eight
fundamental conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO).
At its regular
meeting on Saturday, the cabinet discussed and backed a matter to join the ILO
88thconvention on employment service (1948) and the ILO 181st convention
on private employment agencies (1997). This issue will be consulted with a
related parliamentary Standing committee.
If Mongolia
joins these conventions, the country will be able to expand its international
cooperation and to augment technical assistance from international
organizations for upgrading the employment structure and system and empowering
human resources.
In addition,
Mongolia can protect labour and social interests of both consumers and
mediators and prevent illicit employment thanks to having a general legal
regulation and registration over private employment services.
Workshop
highlights 60 years of Vietnam-Mongolia diplomatic ties
May 29
(vietnamplus.vn) The 60-year-old diplomatic relationship between Vietnam and
Mongolia was the main focus of a workshop recently held in Mongolia.
Speaking at the
May 27 event, Mongolian Deputy Foreign Minister D. Gankhuyag said that
Mongolian leaders and people always treasure and wish to further develop the
country’s friendship and cooperation with Vietnam.
During the
workshop, both sides’ scholars delivered reports on the bilateral ties over the
past 60 years, highlighting achievements as well as limitations in the fields
of politics, economics, trade, culture, science and education.
One of the
presentations stressed the importance of the Vietnam-Mongolia ties in helping
Mongolia boost its political and economic integration into the ASEAN and
Asian-Pacific region.
Regarding the
current East Sea issue after China illegally placed its drilling rig deep
inside Vietnam’s waters, delegates agreed that such small countries like
Vietnam and Mongolia should unite and cooperate to form collective strength in
regional and international issues.
Ambassador Phan
Dang Duong took this occasion to thank Mongolian people and the
Mongolia-Vietnam Friendship Association, together with the international
community, for raising their voice backing justice and Vietnam’s legitimate
aspiration to safeguard its sacred sovereignty.-VNA
Cabinet
Meeting Resolutions in Brief: May 31, 2014
June 2
(infomongolia.com) Cabinet meeting resolutions in brief: May 31, 2014
- Minister of
Foreign Affairs L.Bold introduced a high-level international workshop on
"WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation: Implications for LLDCs" to take
place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on June 02-03, 2014.
- The summary
of visit of the President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj to the Fourth Summit of the
Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) held
in Shanghai, the People’s Republic of China on May 20-21, 2014 was revised and
agreed to submit to the National Security Council of Mongolia.
- Minister for
Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin
Sultan Al Nahyan is conducting an official visit to Mongolia on June 03-04,
2014 and it was agreed to submit the guideline to adhere by the Government to
Prime Minister of Mongolia for approval.
- It was
resolved to issue a Decree by Prime Minister of Mongolia on signing an
intergovernmental agreement between Mongolia and the U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement on repatriating dinosaur skeletons related to Prokopi case
and Oviraptor dinosaur egg fossils in terms of undoubtedly conditions, which
were proved smuggled from Mongolian territory and being kept as U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s property.
The agreement
to co-sign representing the Government of Mongolia is entrusted by Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the United States of America,
Mr. Bulgaa ALTANGEREL.
- Minister for
Labor of Mongolia Ya.Sanjmyatav is entrusted to co-sign the Memorandum of
Understanding on Cooperation to Promote Decent Work between the Government of
Mongolia and International Labour Organization.
- The summary
of visit headed by Mongolian Minister of Health to the 67th Session of the
World Health Assembly (WHA) took place in Geneva on May 19-24, 2014 was
introduced to the Cabinet members.
- Chairman of
General Authority for Implementing Court Decisions is appointed as S.Bayandalai
and Chairman of Mineral Resources Authority G.Altansukh was dismissed from his
post.
Related:
Cabinet
Meeting in Brief – Montsame, June
2
Mongolia
Business Summit – GROW WITH US
ULAAN BATAAR,
Mongolia--(BUSINESS WIRE)—May 30, Presented
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global partnerships to facilitate business growth. A “deal-driven” approach
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A huge focus of
next month’s summit is to introduce corporations, bankers, investors and
entrepreneurs, both local and international, to discover how they can explore
the untapped potential of one of the world’s fastest growing economies.
International
and local business people experiencing success in Mongolia will share
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market. One of the participants of the conference Mr. Robert Friedland is also
expected to attend.
With one of the
world’s fastest growing GDP rates at 9.5% in 2014 and 10% expected in 2015
(Asia Development Bank), Mongolia is setting the foundations for a period of
high and steady growth expected in 2015/2016.
Mongolia serves
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The country’s
target growth sectors, including agriculture, infrastructure, mining, real
estate and manufacturing, will be explored at the event. Representatives from
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Related:
Mongolia Business Summit
2014 – news.mn, June 2
Immigration
Agency Chief Meets Mongolia-Based Germans
Ulaanbaatar,
June 2 (MONTSAME) The chief of the Immigration Agency of Mongolia B.Purevdorj
met in Ulaanbaatar with German-nationals residing in Mongolia.
During the
meeting, the chief officer answered questions of Mongolia-based Germans, and
introduced to them currently effective documents including a law on legal
status and environment of foreign nationals residing in Mongolia, a law on
border ports, a procedure of visa-issuance of Mongolia, and a procedure of
registration for foreign nationals in Mongolia, as well as prevention from
crimes and offences.
Defense
Minister of Mongolia Attends 13th IISS Asia Security Summit: Shangri-La
Dialogue
June 2
(infomongolia.com) On May 30-June 02, 2014, Mongolian delegates led by Minister
of Defense D.Bat-Erdene have attended the 13th IISS Asia Security Summit: The
Shangri-La Dialogue held in the Republic of Singapore, where representatives of
the Institute for Strategic Studies at the National Security Council of
Mongolia and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the
Republic of Singapore, Mrs. B.Delgermaa were present.
The 13th
International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Asia Security Summit: The Shangri-La
Dialogue (SLD) was attended by defense ministers, military chiefs and other
senior government representatives from some 27 countries of Asia-Pacific states
such as participants of Australia, Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Canada,
France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan,
People's Republic of China, Philippines, Russia, South Korea, Singapore,
Thailand, East Timor, United Kingdom, and United States.
During the
Shangri-La Dialogue, Defense Minister D.Bat-Erdene held separate meetings with
Minister for Defense of Singapore Dr. Ng Eng Hen, U.S. Secretary of Defense
Chuck Hagel, Minister for Defense of the French Republic Jean-Yves Le Drian, Minister
of Defense of Japan Itsunori Onodera, Deputy Minister for Defense of the
Republic of the Union of Myanmar Aung Tau to discuss issues concerning regional
securities and bilateral relations and partnership in defense sector. Minister
D.Bat-Erdene also met with the Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe.
President
of Mongolia Rejects Prime Minister’s Candidacy for Minister of Industry and
Agriculture
June 2
(infomongolia.com) It was previously reported that the Minister for Industry
and Agriculture of Mongolia, M P Khaltmaa BATTULGA was resigned from his post
and Minister of Mining D.Gankhuyag concurrently holds as an Acting Minister of Industry
and Agriculture since May 16, 2014.
Afterwards,
Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag promoted his candidacy for Minister of Industry
and Agriculture as MP Sharavdorj TUVDENDORJ and sent a letter of compromise to
the President of Mongolia.
Today on June 02,
2014, President Ts.Elbegdorj gave an official respond to the letter that reads
an appointment of an authority should provide a clear separation between the
legislative and executive bodies and it is a time to start the implementation
of this procedure. In other words, a Minister’s post should not double-hold
along with membership of the State Great Khural (Parliament).
Thereof, I,
President of Mongolia, reject the Prime Minister’s proposal within this respond
to promote a member of the Parliament as a member of the Cabinet and please
re-consider the promotion issue to appoint a new candidature.
MP
Sh.Tuvdendorj, who is a Chairman of Legal Standing Committee, was promoted by
Democratic Party Executive Council
meeting held on May 29, 2014.
Former Minister
Kh.Battulga had requested to resign on his own will on the grounds not to hold
a double-post.
Related:
President vetoes nominee for
Minister of Industry and Agriculture – news.mn,
June 2
Premier
Attends Opening of Winter Greenhouse
Ulaanbaatar,
June 2 (MONTSAME) The Prime Minister of Mongolia N.Altankhuyag attended last
Saturday an opening ceremony of a winter greenhouse built up under a funding
from the capital of the Government bonds.
Tumen Suikh LLC
received a long-term soft loan of 940 million togrog from the sale incomes of
the Genghis Bonds of the Mongolian Government to open this first ever winter
greenhouse with advanced Holland technology in northern Songino Khairkhan
district of Ulaanbaatar. This year, Tumen Suikh is planning to harvest 65 ton
of cucumber in their winter greenhouse.
The Government
has planned to allot 27 million togrog from its bonds to building-up of winter
greenhouses to supply the demand of vegetables with ones grown in this kind of
facility from domestic products, thus reducing the imports. Some eighty
companies took part in the tender of winter house, 16 of which have been
selected to receive needed funding.
Today, Mongolia
annually grows 4,600 ton of garden vegetables out of 40 thousand ton needed,
said Agriculture Deputy Minister Ts.Tuvaan.
Defense
Minister Takes Part in SLD’s Int’l Summit
Ulaanbaatar,
June 2 (MONTSAME) A delegation led by Mr D.Bat-Erdene, the Minister of Defense
participated in the 13th international summit of the Shangri-La Dialogue
(SLD) held from May 31 to June 2 in Singapore.
The delegation
included officials from the Ministry of Defense and the Institute of Strategic
Studies (ISS) at the National Security Council (NSC); and Ms B.Delgermaa, the
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to Singapore.
In frames of
the summit, the Defense Minister met with his counterparts of Singapore, the
USA, France and Japan; and Vice Defense Minister of Germany, exchanging views
on the regional security and the bilateral ties and cooperation in the defense
field.
This year’s
summit brought together the Defense Ministers and high-level officials of the
General Headquarters of Armed Forces of 27 countries.
Turkish
Ambassador Works in Khentii Province
Ulaanbaatar,
June 2 (MONTSAME) The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkey to
Mongolia Mr Murat Karagoz visited Khentii province to participate economic and
cultural measures, and to study business environment of Turkish investors on
May 31-June 1.
In frames of
the working visit, Mr Murat was received by local administration and held
meetings with business delegates before giving an interview to local press.
After this, the
Ambassador Mr Murat visited Dadal, Bayan-Ondor and Omnodelger soums and
attended in worshipping ceremony of Mountain Ondorkhaan and cultural event.
The sides say,
this visit will contribute in boosting ties between the two countries in economy
and trade spheres.
Vice
FM Meets UN Counter-Terrorism Committee Official
Ulaanbaatar,
June 2 (MONTSAME) The Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Gankhuyag last week
received a delegation headed by Mr Hassan Baage, a chief of the United Nations
Counter Terrorism Executive Directorate’s division on technical assistance.
They discussed
issues of a visit of the UN Counter-Terrorism committee’s working group paid to
Mongolia on May 26-30, 2014 in order to ensure the implementation of the #1373,
#1624, #1267 and #1540 resolutions issued by the UN Security Council for
combating terrorism. In frames of this visit, the working group’s officials
have held meetings with authorities of the anti-terrorism bodies of Mongolia,
and got acquainted with realization of the #1373 and #1624 resolutions.
At the meeting,
the sides shared views on rendering technical assistance from the UN for
enhancing Mongolia’s capability to combat terrorism.
FM
Meets Zambian Minister
Ulaanbaatar,
June 2 (MONTSAME) Foreign Minister L.Bold met Monday with Trade and Industry
Minister of Zambia Mr Zambia Sichinga in Ulaanbaatar.
At the meeting,
the sides shared views on further cooperation, facing issues of landlocked
countries, and transit transport experiences.
Mr Sichinga is
attending the meeting of landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) on Trade
Facilitation Agreement of the World Trade Organization: Implications for LLDCs,
being organized in Ulaanbaatar by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolian
and the United Nations.
D.Battulga
Meets “Kakuryu” M.Anand
Ulaanbaatar,
June 2 (MONTSAME) Head of the Citizens’ Representative Council of Ulaanbaatar
city D.Battulga Sunday received “Kakuryu” M.Anand, a professional sumo wrestler
and the 71stYokozuna of sumo.
Beginning the
meeting, M.Anand talked about starting his sumo career, saying that he wrote a
letter to Japan to become a wrestler when he was 16 years old, and he reached
the highest title of the professional sumo 13 years later.
The city
Council head Battulga said he was happy that a citizen of the capital city’s
Bayangol district is competing on top of the sumo world in Japan, and wished
him advance his success.
“We are very
proud of our Mongolian sumo wrestlers who are showing brilliant success at sumo
arena of Japan. So the city council always receives the champion sumo
wrestlers. We are ready to render all kinds of support to you,” said Battulga.
For the time
being, 24 Mongolians are competing in the highest division of sumo wrestling.
Petroleum
Authority Collect 69.2 Billion to Budget
Ulaanbaatar,
June 2 (MONTSAME) Two affiliated agencies of the Mining Ministry, the Minerals
Authority and the Petroleum Authority collected together 81.5 billion togrog to
the Government budget last month, says a Ministry officer.
The Minerals
Authority put 12.8 billion togrog to the Government budget last month,
collecting 11.6 billion of which from license fees (exploration and
exploitation), 577.3 million togrog from indemnities, and 660.7 million from
others.
The Petroleum
Authority collected 69.2 billion togrog in May, 68.7 billion as petroleum
incomes, and 549.3 million as others, says the Ministry officer.
Mongolia
Produces Electricity of 360 Thousand KWh in April
Ulaanbaatar,
June 2 (MONTSAME) A total of 19 Mongolian firms produced in this April
electricity of 360.1 thousand kWh or 96.3% of planned, says an officer from the
Energy Ministry.
An overwhelming
part of the electricity was produced by energy companies of the central region
of the country, and 74% of it was produced by traditional sources, the
remaining 26% by non-traditional sources.
For renewable
energy sources, hydroelectric plants at Dorgon, Taishir and Bogd rivers
outperformed what they had planned in April, while performance of the Salkhit
wind farm stood at 65% of the planned, meaning no significant changes occurred
in performances compared to previous months.
Gatsuurt
Gold Deposit Has Reserve of 50-60 Ton
Ulaanbaatar,
June 2 (MONTSAME) Tsesten Mining and Energy LLC and Centerra Gold Mongolia LLC
separately submitted to the Mining Ministry their requests to include Tsaidam
coal deposit and Gatsuurt gold deposit into the list of strategic deposits.
The Government
has submitted to parliament a draft resolution requesting including of the
above two deposits to the list of strategic deposits of Mongolia.
Tsetsen Mining
and Energy LLC, who has been working on projects of coal gasification and
liquefaction in Tsaidam, wants to cooperate with the Government in these
projects, says Mining Deputy Minister O.Erdenebulgan. For the Gatsuurt gold
deposit, it has a comparably smaller reserve of 50-60 ton of gold. However,
under collaboration with the Government, its investments are expected to grow
by USD 300 million, says O.Erdenebulgan.
Child
Helpline Launched
Ulaanbaatar,
June 2 (MONTSAME) Mongolia's first ever nationwide, toll free and 24/7 Child
Helpline 108's launching ceremony was held on May 31.
Child helpline
108 is an initiative by National Authority for Children, World Vision Mongolia
and Mobicom Corporation, which hopes to reduce child abuse cases and strengthen
the child protection system in Mongolia.
It intends to
provide children with all kinds of information, advices and assistance.
Day
Event Held to Prevent Passive Smoking
Ulaanbaatar,
June 2 (MONTSAME) A day event named ‘Prevention of children’s passive smoking’
was held in the National Park last Sunday, in celebration of 'World No Tobacco
Day' (May 31).
Organizers of
the events were the Health Ministry, the Municipal Health Agency, the World
Health Organization, the Municipal Education Agency and City Health Center.
During the event, the organizers introduced health risks of passive or
second-hand smoking on children, and called for prevention of second-hand
smoking.
Passive smoking
is the inhalation of smoke, called second-hand smoke (SHS), or environmental
tobacco smoke (ETS), by persons other than the intended "active"
smoker. It occurs when tobacco smoke permeates any environment, causing its
inhalation by people within that environment. Exposure to second-hand tobacco
smoke causes disease, disability, and death.
The health
risks of second-hand smoke are a matter of scientific consensus. These risks
have been a major motivation for smoke-free laws in workplaces and indoor
public places, including restaurants, bars and night clubs, as well as some
open public spaces.
Local
Health Center Receives Equipment for Infants
Ulaanbaatar,
June 2 (MONTSAME) Health center of Arkhangai province has acquired three kinds
of equipment costing 64 million togrog for infant health assistance.
With a
financial support of the Asian Development Program, the equipment was provided
in frames of “Development Program of Health sector-3” project of the Health
Ministry.
Under a
contract, equipment, including two infant warmers, one inhaler and five vein
lighteners, was supplied by domestic “Monos farm trade” company.
Specialists
gave advice on how it works to local hospital staffers.
Two
Mongolians to Compete for Silver Medals
Ulaanbaatar,
June 2 (MONTSAME) Two Mongolians N.Togstsogt (56kg) and B.Chinzorig (64kg) are
to fight for silver medals in their weight categories of the ongoing world
boxing championship among military men.
The tournament
is taking place in Almaty, Kazakhstan, with participation of best boxers of 22
countries such as Columbia, France, Sri Lanka, Brazil, South Korea, Algeria, Morocco,
Germany, Mongolia, Italy, China, Russia, the Netherlands, the United Arab
Emirates, Georgia, Iraq and Nigeria.
Representing
Mongolia, four boxers--N.Togstsogt (56kg), B.Chinzorig (64kg), B.Monkh-Ireedui
(69kg) and J.Otgonjargal (75kg)--are competing at the tournament under coaching
of A.Gantulga.
B.Chinzorig
defeated at the first round the world champion Everton Lopez from Brazil. Other
two boxers N.Togstsogt and J.Otgonjargal also won over their opponents at the
first rounds. However, at a bronze medal match, J.Otgonjargal lost to a Russian
boxer, ending his tournament and medal chance there.
Wrestlers
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar for Asian Championship
Ulaanbaatar,
June 2 (MONTSAME) Wrestlers from Iran, South Korea, China, North Korea,
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Taiwan, Thailand, Uzbekistan,
India and Japan have arrived in Ulaanbaatar to compete in the Asian Junior
Wrestling Championship.
The
championship will run in Buyant Ukhaa sports complex of Ulaanbaatar on June
5-8, under three categories of freestyle men, freestyle women and Greco-Roman.
The tournament is expected to kickoff this Thursday with Greco-Roman matches of
55kg, 60kg, 66kg, 74kg, 84kg and 96kg categories.
Last
law made by People’s Republic of Mongolia to be renewed
June 2
(news.mn) Almost two decades has passed since Mongolia’s first President,
P.Ochirbat, dampened the upper lapel of his deel with the crude oil springing
from the Tamsag Basin, toasting to the future of Mongolia that would process at
least a small amount of the “liquid gold” coming from Mongolian land to provide
the countries petroleum needs themselves.
Mongolians are
now seeing that the first President`s hope has failed. Mongolia is still 100
percent dependent on fuel imports. It is interesting that there has been a
practice of laying the foundations of oil refinery plants before elections in
Mongolia. As Ministers report during the plenary session meeting of Parliament
last Friday, six companies have been granted the rights to oil resources. But this
may all be just a show.
Last Friday MPs
agreed to discuss the Petroleum Law of Mongolia. If the law is passed, the last
law of the People's Republic of Mongolia will be renewed. The current petroleum
law was adopted a year before the Constitution law was ratified in 1992. A new
draft petroleum law is due to be discussed as there is a lot of mess regarding
the implementation of the Petroleum law of the Mongolian People`s Republic
since the “Regulation for implementing the petroleum law of the Mongolian People’s
Republic” was passed by the Government resolution. The current Petroleum law is
said to have articles that are unable to regulate relations for oil processing
entities, it hard to understand and full of discrepancies. The new draft law is
one that had been turned down a several times.
It is true that
there is a need to renew the law due to the massive socio-economic changes that
occurred in Mongolia from 1991 to 2014. However some MPs are afraid the new law
may be worse than the old one.
The mining
sector has been a priority in Mongolia`s economy in recent years. It is
estimated unofficially that Mongolia has resource of 200 billion tons of crude
oil. This is enough to process and provide for the national petroleum demand
and even build sub-plants.
During the era
of socialism between 1950 to 1969 Mongolia provided over 20 percent of national
oil product demand with 956,7 thousand tons of crude oil processing from
Zuunbayan in Dornogovi aimag. Since Mongolia`s transition to a market economy,
the issue was raised about providing Mongolia’s own national oil products, but
no substantial changes have been made so far. Some people explain it away with
the influence of national oil importers.
Now Mongolia
imports large amounts of oil products from other countries: 80 percent from
Russia, and the rest from Kazakhstan and China. Mongolia was under the process
of forming an agreement with Japan to build an oil refinery plant in Darkhan.
But the agreement was forced to come to a halt as the plant was only to process
imported crude oil, according to the Mining Minister.
However,
Mongolia has focused on attracting investment in oil extraction since 1990. In
the scope of this policy, Mongolia marked out 22 oil fields (including 13 oil
basins) and launched an international bidding competition to draw in
international investors. Currently, China's state-owned PetroChina is working
in the oil fields in Dornod Province.
There is a high
expectation that proper issues regarding oil exploration, extraction and
processing will be raised during the new draft law discussion. Somehow the law
that has been turned down several times has now been approved in the first
stages.
S.Tgogbadrakh
sets new world record
June 2
(news.mn) Mongolian mental sports athletes successfully participated in the
Philippines International Open Memory Championship that was held in Manila, the
Philippines, between May 31st and June 1st.
Asia’s 68 best
memory athletes from Mongolia, the Philippines, Indonesia, India and Korea
competed in 10 different classes of different ages.
Mongolian
memory athletes S.Tsogbadrakh, T.Enkhjin and E.Enkhmunkh participated along
with their coach B.Baasandorj and international jury Kh.Khatanbaatar in the
Philippines International Open Memory Championship.
Mongolian
memory athlete E.Enkhmunkh gained two gold, five silver and two bronze medals;
T.Enkhjin took three gold, one silver and three bronze medals; and Grandmaster
of memory (GMM) S.Tsogbadrakh won three gold medals and one bronze medal.
The Mongolian
team was placed in second with a grand total of 19 gold medals.
GMM
S.Tsogbadrakh set a new world record by counting 1408 digits in the 30 minute
“Digit marathon” class.
Expect
more from Turkey
June 2
(Mongolian Economy) This year is the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relationship between
Turkey and Mongolia, established in 1969. Mongolian Economy spoke to Turkish
Ambassador Murat Karagöz about the development and future of Mongolia-Turkey
relations.
What is special about the relationship
between Turkey and Mongolia?
Today’s Turkey
and Mongolia are inheritors of multi-ethnic and multi-cultural [characters].
Mongolia is the inheritor of the great Chinggis Empire whereas modern Turkey is
the successor of the Ottoman Empire. Moreover, the very first Turkish states in
history were established on this territory. The Turkish inscriptions carved on
stones are spread widely in Mongolia.
When I’m on the
street in Mongolia, I notice many Mongolians speaking Turkish who studied
Turkish in Mongolia or Turkey or finished their universities in Turkey. That
feature connects us as well. There are a many common words in our languages
because the Turkish and Mongolian do belong to the same language family, called
Altai.
We definitely
increased our cooperation throughout the last 45 years. We achieved a lot and I
guess we are achieving more – day by day. Our relationship will be more
intense, more robust marching towards strategic partnership.
How can we cooperate in the tourism sector?
Mongolia is an
exotic and beautiful country. Don’t take it as a compliment. It is a reality.
Territory-wise Mongolia is a huge country and it has a rich culture and
landscape.
Mongolia is not
only composed of Ulaanbaatar. It has 21 aimags and each and every one offers
great variety of opportunities. In my judgment, Mongolia has great potential in
tourism. It is important to recognize this richness and to combine it with good
know-how and experience. Through sustainable with good cooperation and
investment one will also invest in the bright future of the country.
I firmly
believe that in the not-too-distant future, tourism will become one of the
leading sectors of the economy in Mongolia.
What do you
think Turkish people think about when they choose a travel destination? What
are their preferences?
Of course,
visa- free travel regime, direct THY [Turkish Airline] flights, low-travel
expenses and cultural richness are main motivations in choosing destinations.
Mongolia can be
one of the most attractive destinations for the Turks to rediscover their own
history. They can visit Mongolia and smell the roots of the first Turkish
states. Besides, it would be also interesting for them to get acquainted with
the culture, history and natural beauties of Mongolia.
As of April 11, there is a visa-free travel regime between both countries, so both Turkish and Mongolian people can travel to each other’s countries without any visa for 30 days.
As of April 11, there is a visa-free travel regime between both countries, so both Turkish and Mongolian people can travel to each other’s countries without any visa for 30 days.
What is the secret to Turkey’s successful
tourism sector?
Starting from
the mid-80s, the successive Turkish governments invested in tourism in a
quite-smart way. Laws were issued, investments were promoted, exemptions were
granted, and the private sector was encouraged in this respect. It was not a
problem-free process, but in the final analysis plausible policies were
deployed.
And tourism has
been diversified in Turkey. Today, people can enjoy Turkey’s sea, sun, sand,
culture, health, religion, and winter sport tourism. It should not just come as
an accident that Istanbul became the number-one tourist destination for
travelers’ choice polls.
Only last year,
Turkey attracted USD 33 billion from tourism. Nearly, 35 million tourists
visited this beautiful Mediterranean country. There are two Turkish cities in
the top 10-destinations – the one Antalya; the other one Istanbul. Let me only
remind you that Antalya has a population of two million but hosts yearly 11
million tourists. These are just a couple of figures which can be interesting
for Mongolian authorities while focusing on this domain in advancing bilateral
cooperation.
We can see a lot of students going to
Turkey to study higher education. What are the main majors Mongolian students
are studying in Turkey?
I am proud to
announce on this occasion as the Turkish ambassador to Mongolia that education
constitutes one of the strongest pillars in our relationship. Starting in early
90s, Mongolian students keep coming to Turkey. Currently there are nearly 900
Mongolian students who study in Turkey. 340 of them are getting their
scholarships from the government of Turkey.
For the higher
education scholarships at the graduate level this year, we received 180
applications. Their interviews were held last week here in Ulaanbaatar. As for
undergraduate students, the application will expire mid-May and their
interviews will be held in June. This year we wish to increase [enrollment] by
8 percent. Their majors vary from medicine to agriculture, from computer
technology to linguistics. Basically, they do study on every field.
Mongolian
students who study in Turkey can work later on for Turkish companies here in
Mongolia as assistants, project managers, finance directors, economists or
translators. I believe in the near future there will be great opportunity for
Mongolian citizens to work with Turkish contractors.
Turkish
companies are some of the best contractors in the world. Let’s talk about
possible cooperation in the construction sector?
According to the
recent published statistics among the top 235 construction companies in the
world, 33 of them are Turkish. Turkish companies come in at number two all over
the world, and Turkish entrepreneurs are conducting projects all over the
world. They do important construction projects in Russia, throughout Eurasia,
the Middle East, and Northern Africa, in the Balkans and in Asian countries.
So, now they have every reason to prove their capacity here in Mongolia.
I am glad to
inform you that some serious Turkish companies have started to enter the
Mongolian market. Is it enough? Certainly, not. But, it is just the beginning.
I believe, you should expect more from the Turkish entrepreneurs.
Do the Turkish companies have their own
standards to do construction? What’s the difference between Turkish
construction companies and the other construction companies around the world?
I guess in a
short period of time Mongolia will get to know how to work with the Turkish
construction sector. Their working habits will also change the mentality of how
to conduct business in this country. This is the most important difference in
my judgment because to fulfil the requirement of an undertaking it needs
courage, [and] discipline. It needs hard dedication and hard working.
All these professional
skills are there for Turkish companies. I fully rely on them. They are
trustworthy companies. Once they enter into the project, they will do the job
even before the envisaged time frame. They work hard, sleep less.
The Turkish
construction sector is one of the leading sectors in the Turkish economy.
Companies with a high reputation know very well how to conduct business. They
are highly successful in completing turn-key projects.
Turkey’s got a strong growing private
sector as well – we can see that most of the large companies belong to banking
and telecommunications – so are there any specific areas where Mongolia and
Turkey can cooperate in the near future?
The Turkish
economy has achieved outstanding performance with its steady growth over the last
10 years. Sound macroeconomic strategies, prudent fiscal and monetary policies,
structural reforms that the Turkish government has been pursuing in the last
decade resulted in high rates of growth and increased confidence in the Turkish
economy. As structural reforms have strengthened the macroeconomic fundamentals
of the country, the economy grew with an average annual real GDP growth rate of
5 percent between 2002 and 2013.
A country which
cannot produce cannot reach much. So I very much agree with the target that
Mongolia has to start producing. But to do so, you need know-how, you need
experience and you need good partners. In that respect, Turkey is a very good,
tailor-made partner for Mongolia.
I know that
mining is the leading sector in Mongolia, but for a sustainable economy you
need to diversify it. Therefore agriculture, animal husbandry, food, cashmere,
and leather are all important sectors for the Mongolian economy where Turkey
can contribute immensely in sharing its experience.
You share a border with Syria, Iran, Iraq
and Jordan. What’s the foreign policy like for a country with such an
interesting geopolitical position?
Turkey is
strategically located at the epicenter of Eurasia. It is surrounded by three
continents – Europe, Asia, and Africa. Its geo-strategic location belongs with
its cultural and historical depth, giving the country its uniqueness. This has
been an asset in forging economic partnerships with its neighborhood. Turkish
membership in regional organizations such as BSEC, D-8, and ECO are a
reflection of the multi-pronged character and regional orientation of Turkish
foreign policy in the economic sphere. On the other hand, its membership in
G-20 is an indicator for its growing role as a responsible stakeholder in the
global economic governance.
Turkey sits in
a tough neighborhood surrounded by hotspots but serves as an island of
stability.
Of course, day-by-day the soft power of Turkey is growing. Maybe throughout the Cold War we were relying mainly on armed forces and our relationship with allied nations. But, particularly in the last 10 to 15 years, Turkey emerged as a regional power whose actions may create certain global consequences.
Of course, day-by-day the soft power of Turkey is growing. Maybe throughout the Cold War we were relying mainly on armed forces and our relationship with allied nations. But, particularly in the last 10 to 15 years, Turkey emerged as a regional power whose actions may create certain global consequences.
Turkey has
various assets and capabilities. When it comes to conducting foreign policy,
certainly my ministry, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, plays the central role
in shaping the policy. However, there are other agencies and institutions which
contribute to the successful implementation of that policy.
“TIKA” is one
of them, Turkey’s cooperation and coordination agency. Yunus Emre Turkish
Cultural Centers are another asset. Turkish Airlines, Turkish companies, TRT
[Turkish Radio and Television Corporation], Anatolian Agency and the Turkish
movie sector are yet other examples which play a central role in this field.
Economy ranking World’s 17th largest,
Europe’s 6th largest
Population 76 million
Unemployment 9.7 %
Labor force 28 million
GDP 820 billion USD
GDP growth 4 %
GDP average growth 5.2 % /2002-2012/
GDP per capita 10.782 USD
Inflation 7.40%
Budget deficit 1.1 % of GDP
FDI inflow 12.7 billion USD
FDI outflow 3.2 billion USD
Trade volume/ growth 403.5 billion USD / 3.7 % annual increase
Export 151.8 billion USD
Import 251.6 billion USD
Tourism 39 million visitors
-Revenue 32.3 billion USD
-World ranking 6th largest
Neighbors / 8 countries Bulgaria, Greece, Georgia, Armenia, Iran, Azerbaijani exclave of Nakhchivan, Iran, Syria
Economy ranking World’s 17th largest,
Europe’s 6th largest
Population 76 million
Unemployment 9.7 %
Labor force 28 million
GDP 820 billion USD
GDP growth 4 %
GDP average growth 5.2 % /2002-2012/
GDP per capita 10.782 USD
Inflation 7.40%
Budget deficit 1.1 % of GDP
FDI inflow 12.7 billion USD
FDI outflow 3.2 billion USD
Trade volume/ growth 403.5 billion USD / 3.7 % annual increase
Export 151.8 billion USD
Import 251.6 billion USD
Tourism 39 million visitors
-Revenue 32.3 billion USD
-World ranking 6th largest
Neighbors / 8 countries Bulgaria, Greece, Georgia, Armenia, Iran, Azerbaijani exclave of Nakhchivan, Iran, Syria
Ambassador
of Mongolia to United Kingdom Briefs about Government’s 100-Day Action Plan at
EBRD Headquarter in London
June 2
(infomongolia.com) Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Mr. N.Tulga visited
the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) headquarter in
London on May 29, 2014.
During the
visit, Ambassador N.Tulga briefed about some measures being carried out by the
Government of Mongolia regarding “100 Days to Strengthen Economy"
action-plan and the meeting was co-organized by the Department of External
Action and Political Affairs at EBRD, where board members and other staff of
the Bank have attended.
Since commencing
its operations in Mongolia, the EBRD invested over 1 billion USD as long term
direct investment and loan finances to help small and medium-sized businesses
grow.
Mongolia
Invited to Join Eurasian Economic Union
June 2
(infomongolia.com) On June 02, 2014, Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Mongolia Kalybek Ibragimovich
Koblandin and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian
Federation to Mongolia Iskander Kubarovich Azizov have called a press
conference at “Mongol News” press center in Ulaanbaatar regarding the Eurasian
Economic Commission.
The regular
Session of the Supreme Eurasian Council was held in Astana, Kazakhstan on May
29, 2014, where the three founding members of the Customs Union - Belarus,
Kazakhstan and Russia - have signed a Treaty on Creation of Eurasian Economic
Union, which is effective from January 01, 2015.
The Treaty was
inked by the Presidents of Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia - Alexander
Lukashenko, Nursultan Nazarbayev and Vladimir Putin.
By establishing
the Eurasian Economic Union, the three countries assume commitments to
guarantee free movement of goods, services, capitals and manpower and pursue a
well-orchestrated policy in such key economic industries as energy, production
industries, agriculture and transport sector. Moreover, creating together a
powerful and attractive centre of economic development, a major regional market
which brings together more than 170 million people, notes Ambassador
K.I.Koblandin.
Ambassador of
Kazakhstan also added that any country is enabled to join the Eurasian Economic
Union and even for Mongolia is open. Currently, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan have
submitted their requests to join the Union, besides over 40 states such as
China, India, Israel, New Zealand, Turkey and Vietnam have forwarded its
interests to become a member-state.
The Eurasian
Economic Commission (EEC) is a permanent supranational regulatory body of the
Customs Union and the Single Economic Space functioning since February 02,
2012.
Major spheres of competence of the Eurasian
Economic Commission are as follows:
- Payment and
distribution of import customs duties;
- Establishing
trade regimes in respect of third countries;
- Statistics of
foreign and mutual trade;
- Macroeconomic
policy;
- Competition
policy;
- Industrial
and agricultural subsidies;
- Energy
policy;
- Natural
monopolies;
- State and /or
municipal procurements;
- Reciprocal
trade in services and investments;
-
Transportation and haulage;
- Currency
policy;
- Protection of
intellectual property rights and means of individualization of products, works
and services;
- Labor
migration;
- Financial
markets (banks, insurance, foreign exchange market, securities market);
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