Mongolia Brief December 11, 2014
Ulaanbaatar
Development Strategy to Be Adopted
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
December 11 (MONTSAME) Department for Economic Development of the capital city
held a steering committee meeting on Wednesday to discuss an issuing of the
Ulaanbaatar’s economic development strategies.
These
strategies were introduced by the department head E.Temuulin, while the
"UB and public-private partnership"--by a permanent representative of
the Asian Development Bank to Mongolia Robert Schoellhammer. Then the steering
committee decided to have a related organization develop the strategies and
conduct the implementation process.
Present were
the committee members--the Mayor E.Bat-Uul, the Deputy mayor responsible for
finance and economy N.Bataa, a Deputy responsible for social development
Ts.Enkhtsengel, and a deputy responsible for urban development and investments
S.Orchirbat, along with representatives of public and private entities.
Cabinet
to turn government office building into children's hospital
December 11
(news.mn) Thursday's regular cabinet meeting decided to open a 150 bed hospital
to provide children with medical assistance and treatment, as a subject of the
Ministry of Health and Sports, by remodeling an office building of the
government, on December 11th.
The cabinet
ordered Health and Sports Minister G.Shiilegdamba to oversee the selection of a
state owned office building for the hospital, and to provide preparations for
the hospital's operations and professional management. Finance Minister
J.Erdenebat will be responsible for securing the required funding for the
hospital.
Specialists of
the Health and Sports Ministry think the hospital can be opened at the 10th
government office building, once home to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and
Tourism.
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Hospital to Commission Next Year – Montsame,
December 11
Khamba
Lama D.Choijamts elected as chair to the Sixth Buddhist Summit
December 11
(news.mn) The Sixth World Buddhist Supreme Conference is now underway under the
theme "How to contribute to world peace and serenity for humanity through
Buddhism", at the Head Temple of the Nenbutshusu sect of Buddhism in Kobe,
Japan, from December 8-13th.
Spiritual
ambassadors from various countries, including Head of the Mongolian Buddhist
Centre of Gandantegchinlen Monastery Senior Khamba Lama D.Choijamts, are
among those present for the occasion. The Head of Gandantegchinlen has been
elected as chair to the Sixth World Buddhist Summit.
This is the
first time the chair of the summit has been elected from Mongolia.
Ulaanbaatar
Railway JSC's General Committee holds a meeting
December 11
(news.mn) Mongolian-Russian joint stock company Ulaanbaatar Railway's General
Committee is holding its regular meeting today, on December 11th.
Russian
delegates have already arrived in Ulaanbaatar to attend at the meeting.
Russian representatives of Ulaanbaatar Railway JSC will meet government
officials and prior to starting the meeting.
There are no
reports about what issues will be raised at the General Committee meeting, but
there is speculation that the General Committee may discuss appointing a new
head of Ulaanbaatar Railway JSC. Currently, G.Sereenendorj is Acting Head of
the JSC.
Former
Transport Minister appointed Advisor to Speaker
December 11
(news.mn) Lawyer A.Gansukh, who was formerly the Minister for Roads and
Transportation in N.Altankhuyag's government, has been appointed as Advisor to
Speaker of Mongolian Parliament Z.Enkhbold, replacing advisor N.Luvsanjav.
The integration
of the Ministry of Roads and Transportation with the Ministry of Construction
and Urban Development has raised criticism, but now the former minister will
continue to have an influential role in government as advisor to the
Speaker.
World
Bank Ready to Expand Its Support for Mongolia, Says Regional Vice President
Axel Van Trotsenburg
December 11
(infomongolia.com) On the first day in his office on December 10, 2014, the
Finance Minister J.Erdenebat received a delegation from the World Bank led by
Regional Vice President for East Asia and Pacific, Mr. Axel van Trotsenburg.
During the
meeting, parties emphasized some measures are needed to immediately take into
action on implementation of Mongolia's long-term development goals and on the
issues facing the economy as well as the importance of close work between the
World Bank and the Ministry of Finance.
In particular,
the sides stressed that it is necessary to focus on the World Bank's
concessional loans to implement priority projects in economic, social and
infrastructure sectors.
In his
notification, Regional Vice President Axel van Trotsenburg said the World Bank
is ready to collaborate on developing content in the draft laws on budget and
debt management as well as on projects and programs to be implemented by
concessional loans. Moreover, he expressed his willingness to provide support
and assistance in connection with the Ministry of Finance is responsible for
loan issues and further to work closely with the staff of the Ministry.
Furthermore,
the two sides agreed to stimulate cooperation and concluded the meeting by
exchanging views on measures how to solve problems quickly and overcome its
development challenges.
On the same
day, the Regional Vice President Axel van Trotsenburg called on the Speaker of
the Parliament Z.Enkhbold, where parties discussed about on current situation
of Mongolia’s state budget and projects and programs to be implemented by the
World Bank in the country.
Global
Militarization Index 2014: Mongolia
December 11
(infomongolia.com) Bonn International Center for Conversion, an independent,
non-profit organization, has released the 2014 Global Militarisation Index
(GMI) that depicts the relative weight and importance of the military apparatus
of one state in relation to its society as a whole.
The update of
the GMI 2014 is based on data from the year 2013 and comprises 151 states,
where Israel, Singapore, Armenia, Syria, Russia, Cyprus, South Korea, Jordan,
Greece and Azerbaijan are amongst the top ten countries with the highest levels
of militarization. The high levels of militarization in these countries are
mostly the result of comprehensive arms purchases.
Many states
focus on the expansion and modernization of their air force as well as the
purchase of strategic weapons, such as missiles that allow aiming at more
distant targets in the region.
The high level
of militarization in the region is also reflected in the ratio of military
expenditures to the gross domestic product (GDP) of some countries.
In this regard,
Mongolia, with total population of 2.9 million people (2013) with the total GDP
(PPP) of 26.8 billion USD, where 9,293 USD per capita (2013), is ranked at the
15th in the 2013 Global Militarization Index.
New
Leadership of Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Elected
December 11
(infomongolia.com) It was previously reported that the Mongolian National
Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) elected its President concurrent Board
Director as Mr. Baatarjav LKHAGVAJAV succeeding Member of Parliament S.Demberel
during the 19th Assembly Meeting held on December 08, 2014.
So on the
following day, the Assembly members voted the MNCCI leaderships electing Mrs.
Magvan OYUNCHIMEG as Director of the MNCCI, Mr. Myanganbuu SARANDAVAA as the
Vice Director of the MNCCI and Mr. Enebish OYUNTEGSH as the Secretary General
of the MNCCI respectively.
According to
new regulation issued during the 19th Assembly Meeting, the MNCCI President is
entrusted to communicate with state government organs and to protect and
represent the interests of businesses.
Also, to guide
the activity of the Chamber under affiliated law and regulations, where the
Director and Vice Director are responsible to carry out and manage day-to-day
activities.
Moreover, the
renewed MNCCI Board of Directors consists of 75 selected members, whereas 21
are from provincial branches, 50 are business representatives and 4
representatives of the MNCCI are President, Director, Vice Director and
Secretary General.
American
Chamber of Commerce in Mongolia Renews Board Members
December 11
(infomongolia.com) On December 10, 2014, the American Chamber of Commerce in
Mongolia (AmCham Mongolia) called a press conference regarding the new
composition in their Board of Directors.
It was
announced that the founder of AmCham Mongolia and CEO of Woodmont
International, Mr. Jackson Cox is re-elected as the Board Director and
Chairman.
Moreover,
incumbent Vice Chairman Ganzorig MAGNAI, Executive Director of Magnai Trade
LLC, is also re-elected.
But the AmCham
Mongolia made changes in the Board Members as below:
-
D.Onchinsuren, Director of “Deloitte Onch Audit” LLC
- James Liotta,
partner of “Mahoney Liotta” LLC
- David Reiner,
Executive Director of Mongolian Star Melchers
- Steve Potter,
Managing Director of Wagner Asia Equipment LLC
- Michael
Jonas, Executive Vice President of Genie Oil Shale Mongolia LLC
- Tseveensuren
BAYARBAT, Office Director of Crown Worldwide Group Mongolia
- G.Mandakh,
Director of “Ayanchin Outfitters” LLC
During the
press conference, Board Director Jackson Cox noted, “We have opened the AmCham
Mongolia in 2011. The Chamber is an independent membership-driven organization
that seeks to build, strengthen, and protect business between the United States
and Mongolia and to actively promote Mongolia as a destination for American
investment. In this regard, we want our members to focus on strengthening the
new Mongolian Government’s economy and create more jobs as well as facilitate
foreign investment and to facilitate the establishment of new registration on
enterprises and to make it clear to businesses on tax policies”.
AmCham Mongolia
is accredited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as its official affiliate in
Mongolia. Based in Washington, DC, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the largest
business federation in the world with over 3 million member companies.
AmChams have
been established in over 100 countries in the world.
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Mongolia announces new members to Board – Montsame, December 11
Speaker
Meets UNFPA Management Director
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
December 11 (MONTSAME) The Speaker of parliament Z.Enkhbold Thursday received a
delegation headed by Mr Subhash K.Gupta, the director for management services
at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
The Speaker
wished Mr Subhash a nice stay here and said Mongolia is always thankful to him
for paying great attention to the reproductive issues.
In response, Mr
Subhash underlined that Mongolia has taken a special role in the UNFPA and has
been one of the leading countries in participating in any projects and
programmes. He said the UNFPA thanks the Mongolian government and parliament
for working out and implementing important policies focused on population, and
expressed a gratitude to our parliament for discussing bills on family violence
and to the government for conducting a "Giving birth safely" named
survey.
UNFPA support
and assistance will continue focused on policies, and this will let cooperate
with parliament and government longer, he noted.
The Speaker
thanked the UNFPA’s side for cooperating with the parliamentary Standing
committee on social policy, education, culture and science in correlating the
data and information about population’s dynamic migration, reproductive health
and gender with the policies and programmes. He said a law on family violence
will be adopted soon, and force and techniques will be augmented at the police
organizations to combat this kind of violence.
Mining
Minister Reports on License Bids
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
December 11 (MONTSAME) The cabinet meeting on December 10 heard the Mining Minister
R.Jigjid's report on implementation of the regulation on selecting owners for
106 exploration and exploitation licenses that have been cancelled in
accordance with the court decisions and on process of the related to it bids.
The regulation
has been adopted this year by the government resolution No.216. Three-level
court reached a conclusion in 2013 that owning of the 106 special licenses was
illegal being conducted without any selection procedures required. Therefore,
the cabinet adopted in July this year the above regulation to compensate the
damage inflicted to the companies-owners of these licenses. The document
regulates a preparation for the bids in order to provide equality for the
competing companies, activities of the selecting commission, criteria for
selection, and assessment of the proposals for the selection. Threshold prices
have been designated based on the estimated expenses provided by the former
operating companies with guaranteed financial information.
“Data from the
Land Register System shows that operations of 18 sites had been already
cancelled, before the court decisions, nine sites are in special-use
territories, one site is in a strategic deposit, and 46 sites are not listed in
any special areas," said the Minister. The bid processes are running
normally at the moment, he added.
Permanent
Rep Attends Event to Read UDHR
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
December 11 (MONTSAME) The Permanent Representative of Mongolia to the United
Nations Mr O.Och took part in a public reading of the landmark Universal
Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) held on December 9, the eve of the Human
Rights Day.
Mr Och read the
#8 article of the UDHR in Mongolian, which says: "Everyone has the right
to an effective remedy by the competent national tribunals for acts violating
the fundamental rights granted him by the constitution or by law".
The UDHR has
been translated into some 300 languages and regional dialects. The event of
reading the UDHR ran in the Schomburg Center, New York City.
It is not
accidental to choose the event’s venue in Schomburg Center because this center
is the headquarters of the Cultural Research Center of Black People, and the UN
GA launched this year the International Decade for People of African Descent.
At the event
which hosted by UN Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Mr Ivan
Simonovic, the UDHR’s preamble was read by Mr Jan Eliasson, A UN Deputy
Secretary-General and his daughter. Other some 30 articles were read by
representatives and Ambassadors of over 30 countries, international
organizations and students.
The UDHR is a
declaration adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 10 December 1948
at the Palais de Chaillot, Paris. The Declaration arose directly from the
experience of the Second World War and represents the first global expression
of rights to which all human beings are inherently entitled.
The Declaration
consists of thirty articles which have been elaborated in subsequent
international treaties, regional human rights instruments, national
constitutions, and other laws. It has been translated into some 300 languages
and regional dialects.
Since 1950, the
Day of Human Rights is celebrated on the day of the UDHR’s adoption.
Cabinet
Considers Tax Exemptions on Mongolia-Austria Projects
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
December 11 (MONTSAME) The Cabinet at its meeting on December 10 decided to
present a draft law to parliament on allowing tax exemption for materials
required for certain projects to be funded by Austrian government loans.
An agreement
has been established by the Governments of Mongolia and Austria on November 18
of 2011 to co-implement several programs and projects. In a scope of this
agreement, an easy-term loan of EUR 40 million will be provided by the Austrian
government for joint implementation of large programs on infrastructure,
education, health and social care. The agreement’s financial plan outlines the
activities such as renovations of medical equipment of the National Center for
Oncology, the National Health Center for Mothers and Children and of the
Hospital for Government Special Services, and introducing a excavation-free
technologies to renovate the drinking and waste water pipes of Ulaanbaatar, as
well as improving the fire-fighting technical capacity of the Emergency
services.
The cabinet
also decided to assign to the Mongolian Ambassador to Austria G.Batjargal the
right to sign the extension of Export Credit Agreement for the projects to be
implemented.
The cabinet
meeting concludes that modernizing the medical and diagnostic instruments of
the large state hospitals will assist chemo-treatments, microsurgery and organ
transplants, diagnostic cardiac catheterization, and hemodialysis treatments in
Mongolia to satisfy the international standards.
Foreign
Minister Meets Japanese Delegation
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
December 11 (MONTSAME) The Minister of Foreign Affairs L.Purevsuren Thursday
received a delegation led by Mr J.Ihara, head of the Asia-Pacific Department of
the Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Japanese
delegation is visiting here to participate in a regular consultative meeting
between the bodies of foreign, defense and security affairs.
Beginning the
meeting, Mr Ihara congratulated Mr Purevsuren on being appointed as the
Minister of Foreign Affairs, and expressed his satisfaction with widening of
the bilateral relations and cooperation in all spheres and activating of
high-level mutual visits. He said Japan wants to boost the mutual visit,
keeping the dynamics of the cooperation.
The Foreign
Minister Mr Purevsuren expressed his satisfaction with reaching a principal
agreement to establish an Economic Partnership Agreement, and said Mongolia is
ensuring preparations for signing the Agreement in near future.
Consultative
meeting between Mongolia and Japan held
December 11
(news.mn) Director of the Department of Asia-Pacific Countries of the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Ch.Bayarmunkh and Japanese Ministry of Foreign
Affairs Director General for Asia and Oceania Affairs Junichi Ihara held the
consulative “Politico-Military Meeting” in UIaanbaatar, on December 10th.
At the meeting,
the parties spoke about bilateral relations and cooperation between Mongolia
and Japan and a number of Asia-Pacific regional issues, and exchanged views.
The
consultative meeting has been held since 2013 to strengthen Mongolian-Japanese
strategic partnership.
Officials of
the Mongolian National Security Council, and Defense Ministry of Mongolia and
Japan were also present at the meeting.
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Consultative Meeting Runs – Montsame,
December 11
Measure
on Cyber Security Runs
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
December 11 (MONTSAME) The "Cyber training-2014" measures took place
Thursday with a participation of 75 experts from 62 state organizations, at the
National IT Park.
It has been
organized by the Cyber Security Agency together with the Regulatory Council for
Combating Terrorism, the National Data Center and the National IT Park in
frames of directions to prevent cyber hazards and protect people from cyber
dangers.
The
participants delivered reports "Vulnerability of wireless Internet",
"Network security", "Fishing", "Plug X hazardous code",
"Safety of E-mails" and "Introduction of general data of state
information". These reports have been based on results of the latest
surveys into information security and cyber attacks among state and private
organizations, and other documents.
This kind of
measure is expected to run regularly.
Disabled
People Awarded
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
December 11 (MONTSAME) On occasion of the International Human Rights Day, the
administration of Ulaanbaatar on Wednesday gave awards to two people with
disabilities.
The title of
Foremost Worker of the city went to B.Orgodol, a media officer at the National
Center of Rehabilitation. and the credentials--to B.Chuluundorj, a head of the
National Union for People on Wheelchairs for big contributions to
protecting interests of the disabled and making the state services quicker for
them.
Kincora
Copper Identifies New Targets at Bronze Fox
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
December 11 (MONTSAME) Mongolia-based copper explorer Kincora 2014 field work
has identified a number of new targets at its Bronze Fox prospect but nothing
economic as yet, it said on Thursday.
Sam Spring,
Kincora’s chief executive, added: “As with previous field seasons, this year’s
activities returned extensive copper at various targets without yet defining
mineralization that could be considered economic.
“One of the
last holes of the year returned favourable gold mineralization in a new zone at
Sophie North.
“A number of
targets remain open and prospective for both copper and gold throughout the
Bronze Fox license with further systematic surface exploration expected in
2015, a plan for which has been defined and supported by existing cash
reserves, and drilling.
"Spring
added that the company will not explore any further on the Golden Grouse gold
licences until the dispute with the Mongolian government over tenure is
resolved, reports the Proactive Investors.
"Kincora
Copper Limited is a mining exploration and development company focused on
copper/gold mineralization projects in Mongolia. Its key asset is the Bronze
Fox copper/gold deposit located in South East Mongolia and within the
world-class Oyu Tolgoi copper belt. Bronze Fox was explored by numerous
expeditions in the past, several high anomaly areas have been identified with
the potential for further development."
President’s
participation in APEC summit discussed
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
December 11 (MONTSAME) On December 10, the cabinet discussed results of the
attendance of President Ts.Elbegdorj in the APEC Summit which ran this November
8-11 in Beijing, and obligated the Minister of Foreign Affairs L.Purevsuren to
submit these results to the Security Council of Mongolia.
A discussion
"Strengthening Partnerships on Infrastructure" ran during the summit
at initiative of the Chair–the People’s Republic of China. The forum was
chaired by the Chinese President Xi Jinping and addressed by heads of eight
participating states and by heads of two international organizations, who
expressed own positions on building a fundamental economic structure for
development, thus on conducting a mutually beneficial cooperation. The Chinese
side informed that it decided to allocate USD 40 billion for settling the
investment and financial issues in frames of the “Silk Road” initiative by the
PRC.
Mr Elbegdorj
emphasized Mongolia’s efforts towards accessing the APEC, noting that Mongolia
will serve as an important structural junction being located at the boundaries
of Asia and Europe. He presented the activities running in Mongolia on infrastructural
spheres and proposed cooperation on transit transports within the scope of
“Steppe Road” initiative.
During the
summit, the President met his counterpart Xi Jinping to exchange opinions on
the bilateral relations, and was paid courtesy call by the chairman of the NPC
Standing committee Zhang Dejiang. Mr Xi and Mr Elbegdorj unanimously
appreciated the fruitful outcomes of the first trilateral meeting of the heads
of three states: Mongolia, Russia and China.
Minister
of Finance presents drafts
Ulaanbaatar,
December 11 (MONTSAME) At the cabinet meeting on December 10, the Minister of
Finance J.Erdenebat presented the introductions of the draft amendments to the
State Budget 2014, to Budget of the Human Development Fund 2014, to the Budget
of the Social Insurance of 2014, as well as all follow-up regulations and
parliament resolutions to the above.
Wagner
Asia in Mongolia wins 2014 Award for Corporate Excellence
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
December 11 (MONTSAME) Under-Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy,
and the Environment Catherine Novelli presented on December 9 the Secretary of
State's 2014 Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) to EcoPlanet Bamboo Group in
Nicaragua, Wagner Asia Equipment, LLC in Mongolia, and The Coca-Cola Company in
the Philippines.
The annual
award recognizes U.S.-owned businesses that play vital roles around the world
as good corporate citizens in supporting sustainable development, respect for
human and labor rights, environmental protection, open markets, transparency,
and other democratic values.
Wagner Asia
Equipment, LLC in Mongolia, a heavy equipment dealership, was honored for its
commitment to public-private partnerships with Mongolia’s local and national
governments to protect the environment, including through planting more than
900 trees; conducting workshops for students on environment and ecology;
implementing a project to build a community garden; and rehabilitating a toxic
waste site. Wagner employs persons with disabilities and provides employees
with medical care and generous financing for housing.
The winners
were chosen from among nine finalists. The other six finalists
were Chevron Corporation in Burma, ContourGlobal in Togo, General Electric
International, Inc. in Tunisia, GlassPoint Solar in Oman, and
The Linden Centre in China, reported the US Embassy Thursday.
Stock
Exchange news for December 11
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
December 11 (MONTSAME) At the Stock Exchange trades on Thursday, a total of
1,702 units of 16 JSCs were traded costing MNT 11 million 317 thousand and
507.00.
"Moninjbar”
/703 units/, “Remikon” /250 units/, “Tavantolgoi” /175 units/, “Gobi” /167
units/ and "Hermes center” /100 units/ were the most actively traded in
terms of trading volume, in terms of trading value were "Bayangol hotel”
(MNT three million and 480 thousand), "UB-BUK” (MNT three million 256
thousand and 960), “Tav” (MNT two million and 196 thousand), “Gobi” (MNT one
million 239 thousand and 250) and "Tavantolgoi” (MNT 786 thousand and
590).
The total
market capitalization was set at MNT one trillion 464 billion 911 million 738
thousand and 458. The Index of Top-20 JSCs was 15,049.14, increasing 292.13
units or 1.98% against the previous day.
Million
MNT Drop' TV show issues correction and apology
December 11
(news.mn) Education Television's "50 Million MNT Drop" TV show
incorrectly included Japanese professional sumo Grand Champion Hakuho
M.Davaajargal's name on a list of Mongolian sumo wrestlers who changed their
nationality during Wednesday night's show.
Producers of
the show have since made a correction and apologized to sumo Grand Champion
Hakuho and his family, his thousands of fans, supporters, and all Mongolian
viewers for the mistake and failure to correct it before broadcast.
Hakuho is
married to a Japanese woman but has expressed that he has no intention of
changing his nationality. In sumo history, several foreign sumo wrestlers
who attained high rankings in the sport obtained Japanese nationality, changing
their own nationality to inherit their own stable, according to the Japan Sumo
Association’s current system.
Young
Diplomats Club established
December 11
(news.mn) The Young Diplomats Club, created by the staff of the Foreign Affairs
Ministry, is now active.
The club aims
to mentor young, talented candidates for diplomatic service, to share the
knowledge of former diplomats, encourage social activities for young staff, and
improve links with diplomatic bodies in Ulaanbaatar for continued development.
The club
discussed its rules and approved organizational structure during its members
forum on October 31st.
The club will
function with a regulatory council of 11 members, president, vice president,
and 84 members.
The club was
officially founded on November 28th. In the past, members of the club have
carried out a number of events, including the “Health and Soul” walking tour,
“Around the World” discussion, and “Good Morning” news hour.
Infographic
for Meat Prices in Ulaanbaatar as of December 10, 2014
December 11
(infomongolia.com) The National Statistical Office of Mongolia released the
average retail prices for meat (beef, mutton, horse, goat) being sold at food
markets and trade centers in Ulaanbaatar as of December 10, 2014.
According to
info graphic, the most decreased retail price per kg is for goat meat (chevon)
compare to October 01, 2014 statistics, where Mongolians’ most preferable meat
of beef and mutton are stable compare to last two months.
Mongolia’s
Got Talent to Launch in September 2015
December 11
(infomongolia.com) On December 10, 2014, the British Syco Entertainment and the
FremantleMedia - one of the world's largest and most successful creators,
producers and distributors of outstanding entertainment brands - announced that
the company had signed a deal with Mongol TV to broadcast the country's first
local version of the Mongolia’s Got Talent format in 2015.
In addition to
creating a local version of the format, Mongol TV will acquire season eight of
Britain’s Got Talent. With the new version, the total number of local
treatments for Got Talent across Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa
and the Americas is 67 and the total number of countries in the world to air a
version of the format is 193.
The news comes
after Got Talent creator Simon Cowell’s recent MIPCOM 2014 Keynote session in
which he joked about Mongolia being one of the last regions in the world where
Got Talent didn’t have a presence.
Cowell said,
"Mongolia is one of the last countries in the world to have Got Talent on
air, so I'm absolutely delighted Mongol TV will be making the show next year.
So thank you and congratulations Mongolia!".
CEO of
FremantleMedia Cecile Frot-Coutaz added, "Got Talent has become a world
record-breaking format, because it combines extraordinary acts with great
storytelling, capable of transcending geographic boundaries, language and
culture".
CEO of Mongol
TV Chinbat NOMIN said, "When I heard Simon Cowell at MIPCOM saying that
Got Talent had to be in Mongolia, I immediately decided to rise up to the
challenge. Mongolians are great entertainers and this format is a great fit for
Mongol TV. I now challenge Simon to join us in Ulaanbaatar in September when we
launch the series!".
Got Talent -
watched by an estimated 500 million people worldwide - also saw new series in
six markets this year: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Iceland, Mexico and
Myanmar.
Back in 2012,
Mongolian "Education" (Bolovsrol) TV had made a three year contract
with "FremantleMedia" to air the “X Factor US” show.
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