Mongolia Brief July 3, 2014 Part I
Nuclear energy human resources policies discussed here
Ulaanbaatar,
July 3 (MONTSAME) The Nuclear Energy Authority of Mongolia iis running a
project-seminar called "Human Resources Development" (HRD) in
collaboration with the Forum for Nuclear Cooperation in Asia (FNCA).
The HRD project
aims to promote mutual exchange in HRD and strengthen nuclear technology
foundation in Asian countries by performing activities. Main activities include
understanding the needs of HRD in the nuclear field, exchanging information and
survey on nuclear HRD, discussion on future HRD cooperation, joint study of training
materials, and so on.
The project
started in FY1999 as relatively new FNCA project. It has already achieved
various outcomes such as finding out about HRD needs and demand in nuclear
science and technology, supporting the training, and HRD survey on basic data.
These were expected to improve mutual support activities and give feedback to
existing exchanging programs.
FNCA has been
implementing ten projects in Mongolia since 2010 to help introduce there
advanced atomic technologies of countries such as Japan and South Korea. The
projects have been regarded as of great importance to the food security and the
economy of Mongolia.
Included in
these, a ‘Mutation Breeding’ project, for example, will help the nation to
develop varieties of crops that are more resistant to disease, insects, and
drought, or give higher yield and offer higher quality. Another project named
‘Neutron Activation Analysis’ will introduce here an analytical technique for
determining elemental compositions of a large variety of substances including
coal and copper concentration.
FNCA is a
Japan-led cooperation framework for peaceful use of nuclear technology in Asia.
The cooperation consists of FNCA meetings and the project activities with the
participation of Australia, Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Korea,
Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. Mongolia enrolled to
this forum in 2010 amid its participation in the 11th Ministerial Level Meeting
of FNCA in Beijing, China. The participating countries cooperate in fields such
as ‘Radiation Utilization Development’ (Industrial Utilization/Environmental
Utilization, and Healthcare Utilization), ‘Research Reactor Utilization
Development’, ‘Nuclear Safety Strengthening’, and ‘Nuclear Infrastructure
Strengthening’.
The
project-seminar will last until Friday.
State secretary works in ‘11 11’ Center
Ulaanbaatar,
July 3 (MONTSAME) During an interview given to this center Wednesday, the State
Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism P.Altangerel spoke
about preparation for National Great Festival--Naadam.
In his
interview, Mr Altangerel mostly talked about art and culture events including
opening and closing ceremonies, a concert honoring the State as well as the
"‘Ulaanbaatar Night" show. This year, the program also includes
an art festival themed "Let's sing our motherland". Nearly four
thousand people are expected to take part in art performances of the opening
ceremony that will have a theme of ‘History of Mongolia’.
People also
clarified issues from Mr Altangerel about the tourism development in Mongolia.
By the latest policy on tourism sector, the cabinet is making efforts to
augment the number of tourists to visit Mongolia, maximizing it up to one
million by 2017, therefore the revenue from this industry of USD one billion is
expected to add to the national budget, Altangerel said.
Journalists trained in USA
Ulaanbaatar,
July 3 (MONTSAME) Mongolian journalists have been involved in the 5th series of
training for journalism and English language in Washington DC, USA in
accordance with an agreement between the Presidential Office and the American
Councils for International Education (ACIE).
The trainees
were granted the certificates on Wednesday. During the one-month training, the
journalists had English language training in various levels and lectures on US
media industry, and held meetings with some famous US journalists.
By the training
programme, the journalists got acquainted with activities of the
Washington-based CCTV, the “Politico” newspaper and the “NPR” radio station.
They were given reports with topics “Tendency of US journalism”, “Media and
politics in USA”, “Impact of bloggers on US media industry” and “Edward Snowden
and space of personal information in USA, terrorism within the Internet”.
Development cooperation workshop held
Ulaanbaatar,
July 3 (MONTSAME) The Foreign Ministry of Mongolia in cooperation with the Asia
Foundation held Wednesday a workshop themed “Tendency of Developmental
Cooperation in Asia: Mongolia's strategies for international aid fund”.
During the workshop,
the director for International Development Cooperation at The Asia Foundation
Ms Anthea Mulakala conducted a three-series lecture on objectives and
guidelines of the Mongolia’s International Aid Fund’s activities, features of
development cooperation policies of the Asian countries, targeted programs and
initiatives, models of international development assistance of donor nations
such as South Korea, Australia and Thailand, education for democracy, regional
cooperation, economic dialogues, capacity building, and knowledge
dissemination.
The
participants agreed to cooperate in strengthening the activities of Mongolia’s
International Aid Fund and to regularly host similar workshops in the future.
Oyu Tolgoi’s international scholarship recipients awarded
July 2 (Oyu Tolgoi) - Oyu Tolgoi supports
the State initiative to provide scholarship for student who have qualified for
world’s top 100 universities –
Ulaanbaatar,
Mongolia - Today three students were awarded international scholarships
sponsored by Oyu Tolgoi. The company made the formal announcement during an
event co-organised by the Ministry of Education and Science to highlight
investments in the education sector.
Oyu Tolgoi is
making a significant investment of MNT 168 billion to support and develop the
education sector as part of a Memorandum of Understanding signed with the
Ministry of Education, Culture and Science in 2010. As part of this investment,
the company has expanded and upgraded several technical and vocational
education and training centres across the country, improved professional
training for technical and vocational education teachers, and provided domestic
and international scholarships for students.
L.Udval, Talent
Advisor at Oyu Tolgoi said “Our investment goes far beyond just mining. We have
been investing in real people and talent at the same time Oyu Tolgoi mine
develops. Since 2010, we have granted 135 domestic and 20 international
scholarships on our own initiative. But today’s scholarship award is unique as
our cooperation with the Ministry supports the state initiative to provide
scholarships for students who have qualified for study in the top 100 global
universities.”
Two of the
three students who qualified will receive full scholarships under Oyu Tolgoi’s
international scholarship programme, while the third student’s tuition fees
will be paid by the Government and Oyu Tolgoi will finance living expenses.
B.Urgamaltsetseg,
the vice minister for the Education and Science said “I would like to express
deep gratitude to our Oyu Tolgoi partners. You have demonstrated significant
investment not only constructing new schools and giving scholarships, but also
training and educating teachers from vocational training schools. Recently, the
Government has transferred the school building in Nalaikh to the
German-Mongolian school. It was built by Oyu Tolgoi. It is our pleasure to work
with you for the greater future of Mongolia.”
Oyu Tolgoi has
committed to granting 200 domestic scholarships and 30 international
scholarships. Three recipients have already successfully graduated and returned
to Mongolia under the international programme
Water sports athletes to compete for ‘Engui Tal’ Cup
Ulaanbaatar,
July 3 (MONTSAME) The fourth cadet championship for aquatics is to run in the
sport complex at the Erdenet Mining Corporation on July 4-6.
Organized by
the "Engui Tal" LLC and the Mongolian Federation for Amateur
Swimmers, the tournament is expected to run in age categories of 6-8, 9-11,
12-14, and over 15. Along with individual breaststroke, back stroke and
butterfly stroke swimming competitions, there will be a 4x100 mixed team
contest.
Thus far, some
hundred swimmers from Khangarid club of Orkhon province, Water sports training
center of Ulaanbaatar, MSC-Orchlon Club, MSC Vista and water sports centers of
Bayanzurkh and Sukhbaatar districts of the capital city have applied to
participate in the competition.
20th anniversary of Mongolia's Foreign Policy Concept
July 3
(news.mn) This year marks the 20th anniversary of the adoption of Mongolia`s
Foreign Policy Concept.
On the occasion
of the 20th anniversary of the adoption of Mongolia`s Foreign Policy Concept,
the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, the Konrad
Adenauer Foundation, and the Ambassador club are organizing an academic
conference on Friday July 4th.
At the academic
conference senior diplomats, officials from the Foreign Affairs Ministry and
guest representatives and researchers of the Institute for Strategic Studies,
the Defense Research Institute, the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, the National
University of Mongolia, and the President`s Office of Mongolia will
participate.
During the
conference speeches on the significance of the Foreign Policy Concept, its
historic role, and its gains and losses will be summarized and discussed.
One-Time-Only “Night of Modern” by Boston Ballet Soloists to Be Staged in Ulaanbaatar on July 04, 2014
July 3
(infomongolia.com) Welcoming the “Friendly Ulaanbaatar” campaign, soloists of
Boston Ballet from the United States will be staging a “Night of Modern”
one-time-only modern dance performance at the State Academic Theatre of Opera
and Ballet in Ulaanbaatar at 07:00 pm on July 04, 2014.
The event is
prepared and supported by Mongolian Ballet Development Foundation in
association with the Office of Capital City Governor to deliver Mongolian
audience a classical dance show flow, which is rapidly developing
internationally in the XXI century.
A State Honored
Artist of Mongolia, soloist ballet dancer of Boston Ballet, Honored ballet
dancer of La Scala Opera House and Komaki ballet, Dugaraa ALTANKHUYAG,
recognized as one of the top eight ballet dancers in the world, will be dancing
a “Night of Modern” that features soloists of Boston Ballet including Sabi
Varga, Whitney Jensen, John Lam, Jeff Cirio and Lia Cirio, who have been staged
before at the White House of the President of the United States, Royal Opera
House in central London, Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow as well as La Scala Opera
House in Milan upon the invitation.
Tickets are
sold at State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet and cost 20-40,000 MNT
(Balcony), 100,000 MNT (Lounge) and 120,000 MNT (Stalls).
Before, the
soloist D.Altankhuyag in association with dancers of Boston Ballet have
performed the “Night of Ballet” festival in Ulaanbaatar in 2013, 2012 and 2011.
SATOB 2014 July Program
July 3
(infomongolia.com) Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet (SATOB)
has released the 2014 July Program and in the scope of welcoming the National
Naadam Festival, the 375th Anniversary of the Capital City and Friendly Ulaanbaatar
campaign, the SATOB is staging the "Best of Classic: Open Air", a
three-hour gala concert outside the theatre.
According to
organizers, the Best of Classic will be starting from 7 o’clock in the evening
and official programs from 09:00 pm and absolutely free to audience, and about
2,500 chairs will be placed at Chinggis Square.
SATOB 2014 July Program
Sunday, July
06, 09:00 pm, ““Best of Classic: Open Air”
Saturday, July
12, 05:00 pm, “Swan Lake” ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Sunday, July 13,
05:00 pm, “Three Dramatic Characters” opera by B.Damdinsuren and B.Smirnov
Saturday, July
19, 05:00 pm, “La Boheme” opera by Giacomo Puccini
Sunday, July
20, 05:00 pm, “Choijid Tara” Ballet by E.Choidog
Saturday, July
26, 05:00 pm, “Giselle” ballet by A.Adam
Sunday, July
27, 05:00 pm, “Chinggis Khaan” opera by B.Sharav
Foreign Minister of Mongolia Pays Official Visit Kingdom of Spain
July 3
(infomongolia.com) Upon his counterpart invitation, Minister for Foreign
Affairs of Mongolia Mr. Luvsanvandan BOLD conducted an official visit to the
Kingdom of Spain on July 01-02, 2014.
In the scope of
objective of this visit, the “third neighbor” policy proposed by the Government
of Mongolia has been implementing as the Kingdom of Spain is considered as the
core Spanish-speaking country influential among the European Union states, and
the “third neighbor” policy is targeted to strengthen Mongolia’s national
security in the form of political dialogue and expand its position in the international
arena as well as to accelerate economic relations between the two countries.
During the
visit to Spain, Minister L.Bold held an official talk with the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Mr. Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo y Marfil
discussing bilateral relations and partnership issues. For instances, parties
negotiated to organize regular intergovernmental talks, intensify economic
cooperation, implement students exchange program and agreed on the need to
strengthen the legal basis of bilateral relations. Moreover, sides exchanged
views to collaborate within the European Union, United Nations and other
international organizations.
Foreign
Minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo noted that the visit by Foreign Minister
of Mongolia to Spain is paid for the first time in the history of diplomatic
relations established over 30 years ago and emphasized this visit was an
important step to develop bilateral relations and cooperation.
Mongolia and
the Kingdom of Spain have established the diplomatic relations on July 05,
1977.
Today on July
03, 2014, Foreign Minister L.Bold and accompanying delegates are paying an
official visit to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
Related:
Foreign
Minister visits Spain – Montsame,
July 3
Honorary Consulate of Mongolia Opened in Madrid, Spain
July 3
(infomongolia.com) During his visit to the Kingdom of Spain paid on July 01-02,
2014, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia L.Bold attended in the official
opening ceremony of establishment of the Honorary Consulate of Mongolia in
Madrid, Spain.
The Honorary
Consul of Mongolia in Madrid is appointed a national of Spain, Mrs. Adriana
Poveda and Minister L.Bold officially handed over the state flag of Mongolia during
the ceremony.
In her
statement, Honorary Consul A.Poveda pledged to promote Mongolia in all aspects
and to work actively protecting interests of Mongolian citizens residing there and
in the scope of starting her duties, newly appointed Consul has been employing two
personnel, one a citizen of Spain and another one a Mongolian national.
Currently, over
300 Mongolian nationals are residing in Spain and in the recent record it was
reported that a Mongolian man was beaten by some hooligans in Barcelona on June
30 and Mongolian Honorary Consulates in Barcelona and Madrid are paying
attention on this case and working to protect rights of this young man, who is
under treatment and feeling well.
Related:
Mongolian
Honorary Consulate opens in Madrid – Montsame,
July 3
Parliaments of Mongolia and Spain to cooperate
Ulaanbaatar,
July 3 (MONTSAME) During his visit to Spain July 1-2, Foreign Minister L.Bold
met with Mr Pio Garcia-Escudero, the president of the Spanish Senate.
At the meeting,
Mr Bold conveyed greetings and invitation of parliament speaker of Mongolia
Z.Enkhbold to his counterpart of Spain. Noting the fact that a Mongolia-Spain
inter-parliamentary friendship group has been established in our parliament,
and noted the Mongolian part is willing to develop cooperation between the
legislatures of the two countries.
After noting he
will make efforts to establish a similar group in the Spanish Senate, Mr
Garcia-Escudero invited Mr Enkhbold to visit his country in a favorable time.
FM meets Spanish Vice Minister of Economic Affairs and Competitiveness
Ulaanbaatar,
July 3 (MONTSAME) The Mongolia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs L.Bold held a
business meeting with Mr Jaime Garcia Legaz Ponce, the Vice Minister of Spain
for Economic Affairs and Competitiveness, within his official visit to the
Kingdom of Spain on July 1-2.
The parties
emphasized that Mongolia and Spain have a great opportunity to boost the
bilateral cooperation in trade, economy and investment fields, and discussed an
issue of augmenting the number of business meetings. “There are big chance for
us to collaborate in the infrastructure, urban development, agriculture and
tourism,” they said, and then agreed to host a regular business forum in
September in Madrid, Spain.
Mr Bold also
met Mr Arturo Fernandez, the president of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, and
exchanged views on expanding the bilateral trade, investment and economic
cooperation.
Foreign Minister legs UNWTO Headquarters
Ulaanbaatar,
July 3 (MONTSAME) Within the official visit to the Kingdom of Spain, the
Minister of Foreign Affairs L.Bold has legged the Headquarters of the World
Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in Madrid.
The Minister
Bold has met Mr Taleb Rifai, the UNWTO Secretary-General; chairs of some
divisions; and other delegates of Mongolia.
At the meeting
with Mr Rifai, the Minister expressed a satisfaction with works being
co-implemented with the UNWTO for developing the tourism sector in Mongolia,
and then put forward specific proposals to broaden the ties. For instance, he
asked the UNWTO Secretary-General to advertise the Mongolia’s decision on
exemption of visa requirements for 42 nations through the organization, to
propagandize the Mongolia’s tourism and to help Mongolia create its tourism brand.
In response, Mr
Rifai noted about fruitful cooperation between the UNWTO and the Mongolia’s
Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism, and said the organization is ready to
render support to Mongolia for tourism.
Mr Rifai said
the UNWTO is helping Mongolia conduct a professional analysis on the new law on
tourism, work out a plan for advertisement and strengthen the management. Then
he granted to the Minister a list of project. Moreover, the UNWTO has made an
official decision to involve Mongolia in an international biggest programme on
developing tourism along the Silk Road.
OT to collaborate in project of constructing power station
Ulaanbaatar,
July 3 (MONTSAME) At its irregular meeting on Thursday, the cabinet backed in
principle to establish a contract with Oyu Tolgoi LLC to cooperate in the
energy sector for southern region.
The cabinet
authorized M.Sonompil, the Minister of Energy; and S.Otgonbayar, head of the
Energy Regulatory Agency to sign the document with the company. By the
contract, the OT LLC will participate in the project on building a power
station in Tavantolgoi, and this station is strategically important for
creating an energy system for southern region of Mongolia.
The OT LLC is
liable to be provided with energy resource from Mongolia in accordance with the
investment deal between the government and the OT LLC.
German Foreign Minister to visit Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar,
July 3 (MONTSAME) The Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal
Republic of Germany Mr Frank-Walter Steinmeier is to pay an official visit to
Mongolia on July 6-7.
During the
forthcoming visit, Mr Steinmeier will be received by the President of Mongolia
Ts.Elbegdorj and the Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag. He will also hold official
talks with his Mongolian counterpart L.Bold and then will have a roundtable
meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister D.Terbishdagva to talk about on the
bilateral economic relationship and cooperation.
The visiting
program of Mr Steinmeier includes trips to Mongolia-Germany join projects in
fields of culture, science and archeology. He is also expected to sign a
cooperation memorandum on repairing of the Kharkhorin town monastery ruins into
an open-air museum. The ancient ruins repair project will be implemented under
collaboration between the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Mongolia
and the Archeological Institute of Germany.
Coinciding with
the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relationship
between the two countries, and this visit was followed by a visit of Federal
Minister of Germany Mr Klaus Kinkel oaid to Mongolia in 1998.
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