Mongolia Brief November 19, 2014
MPs
Visit Russian Buryatia
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
November 19 (MONTSAME) Members of the State Great Khural (parliament) L.Bold,
D.Ganbat and Ts.Arvin have paid a visit to the Buryatia Republic of the Russian
Federation, the gogo.mn website said Wednesday.
Prior to the
visit, the MPs attended a ceremony to enforce the Mongolia-Russia visa-free
agreement last Sunday at the Mongolian Altanbulag border checkpoint with a
participation of the two countries’ representatives. The MPs underlined a
significance of the agreement in expanding of the bilateral relations and
cooperation.
In Russia, the
MPs held meetings with Mr V.V.Nagovitsyn, the Head of the Buryatia Republic;
M.Gershevich, the Chairman of Buryatia’s People’s Khural;
and local government's members. The sides touched upon issues of lifting the
Mongolia-Russia trade and economic ties into a new level and of opportunities
for forwarding the cooperation near borders. The parties also exchanged views
on widening the ties and collaboration between Mongolia and the Buryatia in
other areas.
Former Minister
of Foreign Affairs L.Bold legged the National University of Buryatia to
highlight a present situation of Mongolia and its foreign relations.
Mongolian
Diplomats Compete in Int’l Sailing Tournament
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
November 19 (MONTSAME) Diplomats of Mongolia’s Embassy in Singapore took part
in the Ambassador’s Cup international sailing competition on November 15 in
Singapore.
The annual
tournament is organized with heads of the diplomatic missions in Singapore
together with sailing athletes. It also attracts famous businessmen and
authorities of transnational corporations.
Mongolia was
represented by Ms B.Delgermaa, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
of Mongolia to Singapore, diplomats, and officials of the DHL company.
This year’s
events were co-organized by the Embassy of Brazil and the Changi sailing club,
sponsored by the Airbus Helicopters, DHL, Shenton Wealth Holdings, Cosmosteel
and CBMM.
An honored
guest of the tournament and Senior Parliamentary Secretary at the ministries of
Defense and National Development Mr Maliki Osman handed prizes to
winners.
Renovations
in Constitution Discussed
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
November 19 (MONTSAME) Mongolian Academy of Sciences and Mongolian National
Democratic Party (MNDP) are jointly organizing a discussion themed “Renovations
in Constitution” on November 19 at Chinggis Hotel.
The gathered
are discussing a conclusion recently made by L.Tsog MP led working group on a
necessity to amend some sections of the Constitution, as well as politicians
and analysts' suggestions that the Constitution needs to be
renovated in order to bring sustainability to the Cabinet.
Present at the
discussion are a president of the Academy of Sciences B.Enkhtuvshin, a chairman
of MNDP M.Enkhsaikhan, also M.Batchimeg and Ya.Sodbaatar MPs.
Snow
Leopards to Be Protected
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
November 19 (MONTSAME) Mongolia’s population of snow leopards--exclusively rare
species of animals-- amounts to some 1 000. It indicates that Mongolia has the
second biggest population of the species in the world, after China.
A joint
statement was made by Mongolia’s Press Institute, Mongolia’s Foundation for
Protection of Leopards, Green Earth Club and Anglo-American Plc. The statement
notifies a decision to take comprehensive measures until 2021 for improving the
living environment of snow leopards. Conditions of their living are worsening
due to decreasing number of their prey as bighorns and wild goats, which, in
their turn, have been forced to leave the lands they graze on due to growing
number of livestock. A head of the Foundation for Protection of snow leopards
B.Monkhtsog said Mongolia started collaborating with other countries in 1980 in
a program for improving living environment and food by the International Union
for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) taking into consideration a serious decrease
in the population of snow leopards. He mentioned about many initiatives by
Mongolia and actions taken by the Ministry of Environment and Green
Development, IUCN Mongolia, Institute of Biology of the Academy of Sciences,
Centre for Protection of Leopards, and local administrations along with the
specially protected areas towards conserving these animals since 1993.
“We are going
to cooperate and co-implement activities for improving the conditions for snow
leopards until 2021. So far, 25 leopards are carrying monitoring collars. The
most recent carrier of such collar is a three-year-old leopard which was caught
at Tsagaan Shuvuut of Uvs aimag, and was returned to the wild," Mr
Monkhtsog said.
These collars
allow the researchers to monitor the population, food, a snow thickness, and
refresh the environmental conditions information every five hours. It has been
also discovered that snow leopards hunt not only during nights but also during
the daytime.
According to
unofficial source, there are 3,900-6,400 leopards in the world--in Afghanistan,
Mongolia, China, Russia and India.
MPP
Management Board not in support of Ch.Saikhanbileg for PM
November 19
(news.mn) Speaker of Mongolian Parliament and DP Leader Z.Enkhbold and MP and
Head of the Cabinet Secretariat for Government Ch.Saikhanbileg, who has been
nominated by the DP for PM, held a meeting that went on for hours with the
opposition MPP caucus.
Ch.Saikhanbileg
introduced his action plan to the MPP caucus and answered the questions of its
members.
The 19 MPP
caucus members expressed support for Ch.Saikhanbileg, but the final decision
about his nomination was made not by the MPP caucus but by the Management Board
of the MPP.
Following the
caucus meeting, the Management Board of MPP held a meeting attended by the 19
caucus members. The nomination was rejected with a 12 to 7 vote.
The MPP now
seems to be divided on the issue of forming a new government and rallying with
the DP and Ch.Saikhanbileg's nomination for PM.
On Monday MPP
leader M.Enkhbold, MPP caucus head S.Byambatsogt and MPP Secretary General
J.Munkhbat held a press conference. During the press conference MPP
announced that the party not in support of Ch.Saikhanbileg for PM.
Mongolia
Investment Summit Hong Kong kicks off
November 19
(news.mn) The annual Mongolia Investment Summit kicked off in Hong Kong on
November 17th.
One of the
largest Mongolian investment event attracting Asia Pacific regional investors,
it gives investors perspective to define Mongolia based operations and
activities. The forum comes at the critical time, as Mongolia needs to reignite
foreign direct investment while it is forming a new government still in
political negotiation.
Mongolia
Investment Summit Hong Kong is being attended by President of Bank of Mongolia
N.Zoljargal, Deputy Minister for Economic Development O.Chuluunbat, Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to China Ts.Sukhbaatar, and Head
of the Invest Mongolia Agency S.Javkhlanbaatar, and other officials, business
partners, Mongolia based businessmen, and investors.
Mongolian
business organizations like Trade and Development Bank of Mongolia, Business
Council of Mongolia, Erdenes Tavantolgoi, and Magnai Trade will also be
represented at the summit.
The two-day
summit gives in depth views of Mongolia's macro economy, financial sector, and
an analysis of the investment environment, seeking ways to rebuild
investor trust in Mongolia and revive the economy.
During the
summit, the Mongolian Chamber of Commerce opened its Hong Kong office with a
ceremony on November 18th.
Namibia
Expresses Its Interest to Establish Economic Cooperation with Mongolia
November 19
(infomongolia.com) On November 18, 2014, Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce
and Industry (MNCCI) reported that the recently accredited Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Namibia to Mongolia, Mr.
Ringo Abed expressed his country’s interest to develop cooperation with
Mongolia in mining, agriculture, fishing and cultural spheres during the meeting
with MNCCI Secretary General Mr. E.Oyuntegsh.
At the meeting
with MNCCI authorities, the Ambassador of Namibia to Mongolia was accompanied
with his Advisor Mr. Theo Grunewald, where Ambassador Ringo Abed noted,
“However Mongolia and Namibia have established the diplomatic relations 25
years ago, but economic relations had not been established to date between the
counties. During the handing of the Letter of Credence to the President of
Mongolia, I underlined my willingness to stimulate economic cooperation. Our
Chamber of Commerce intends to establish cooperation with Mongolian Chamber and
forward further plans of collaboration. Our two countries have similar
territorial sizes and population numbers as well as are common in nomadic
culture. Before, mining sector was a major contributor to Namibia's GDP and
current Government’s Policy is paying more attention to the agricultural
sector. As same as Mongolia, our country is rich in mineral resources, in
particular, Namibia is known predominantly for its gem diamond and uranium
deposits. Moreover, our country’s fishing farm and tourism industry are well
developed in the region and in this regard, we have opportunities to exchange
experiences and boost cooperation”.
In response,
Secretary General Mr. E.Oyuntegsh noted that the MNCCI is interested to
establish cooperation with Namibian Chamber of Commerce and expressed his
readiness to commence partnership in trade and commerce.
American
Professional Basketball Player to Compete in Mongolian Super League 2014-2015
November 19
(infomongolia.com) The National Super League of Mongolian National Basketball
Association (MNBA) for 2014-2015 season is being organized in collaboration
with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the season opening will be
held at 06:00 pm today in Central Sports Palace in Ulaanbaatar on November 19,
2014.
In this year’s
season 10 teams claimed to participate and the opening match will be held
between “Bayangol Shonkhoruud” and “Govi-Altai Montorkh” teams. The second game
between “Bayanzurkh Khantalstyn Irvesuud” and “Uvurkhangai Gegeen Khangai
Leader” will be continued from 08:00 pm.
Also, the MNBA
announced to register more teams until November 24th and the current 10 teams
participating are:
1. “Khantalstyn
Irvesuud” (Bayanzurkh District, UB)
2. “Tuv Urgats”
(Tuv Aimag)
3. “Montorkh”
(Govi-Altai Aimag)
4.
“Shonkhoruud” (Bayangol District, UB)
5. “SBL Khasyn
Khuleguud” (SBL Company)
6. “Tanan
Garid” (Dornod Aimag)
7. “Tekh
Khartsaga” (PUB Alliance Company)
8. “Khasu
Megawatt” (Chinggis City, Khentii Aimag)
9. “Valvoline”
(Inter Standard Oil Company, Dornogovi Aimag)
10. “Gegeen
Khangai Leader” (Uvurkhangai Aimag)
This year’s
highlight is an American basketball player, Carldell Johnson, for the first
time will be playing in Mongolian Super League and he will be joining the
“Valvoline” team.
Carldell
"Squeaky" Johnson (born January 28, 1983) is a professional
basketball player, who currently plays for Toros de Aragua of the Liga
Profesional de Baloncesto (LPB). He played college basketball at the University
of Alabama-Birmingham from 2003-2006 after beginning his collegiate career at
Salt Lake Community College. Since turning professional in 2006, he has spent
time with three different teams in Mexico and two in Belgium, as well as having
multiple stints with the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League. He has
been a non-roster invitee of the San Antonio Spurs on two occasions, and played
with the New Orleans Hornets during the 2011-12 NBA season.
In his comment,
Carldell Johnson said, "I was interested in Mongolia about three years
ago. Ulaanbaatar is a very peaceful city.
I used to watch
about Mongolians on TV and internet. Mongolians are very friendly people. When
I was first asked to play for Mongolian National League it was so amazing and
at the same time I was so proud of myself to be the first NBA player to play in
Mongolian League”.
To remind, the
"SBL Khasyn Khuleguud" won the 2013-2014 Super League of Mongolian
National Basketball Association for the fourth time.
WB
Permanent Rep Introduces Projects to Standing Committee
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
November 19 (MONTSAME) A head of the parliamentary Standing committee on state
structure A.Bakei Wednesday received Mr James Anderson, the Permanent
Representative of the World Bank (WB) to Mongolia.
Mr Bakei said
he is satisfied with a re-appointment of the WB of Mr Anderson to Mongolia and
hoped that Mr Anderson will work here fruitfully and will not face any
difficulties because he had worked before here in times of transmission period.
Thanking the
Standing committee head for the audience, Mr Anderson spoke about projects to
be realized by the WB in Mongolia, including the Third phase of the Sustainable
livelihood, “E-health”, “Smart government” and “Reforms in education quality”,
and asked Bakei to have related Standing committees discuss these projects and
to have parliament ratify them.
Mr Bakei
promised to accelerate the ratification of the projects.
Benefits of the
previous phases of the “Sustainable livelihood” project went to every person in
rural areas. The Third phase of this project will focus on refining upon the
local governance. The “E-health” project aims to improve unity of health
information system and to create E-solutions for delivering health services to
selected areas. The “Reforms in education quality” project has a purpose of
improving a quality of primary education by making the reading and mathematics
subjects more fruitful and upgrading concentration skills of pupils. The “Smart
government” will support smart governance and initiatives and will improve the
adequacy, transparency and benefits of the state services by using information
and communication technologies.
Scientist
Discover Kings’ Treasures at Kharkhorum
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
November 19 (MONTSAME) Mongolia-Germany joint archeological expedition
presented November 19 its achievements of their works. They have discovered
from the area of ancient Kharkhorum city, located in Ovorkhangai aimag, the
consecrated treasures of the Mongolian kings that date back to the XIII century
and symbolizes the eternal rule of the Great Mongol Empire.
The first
archeological excavation at the remains of the Kharkhorum was done by a joint
research team of Mongolia and the Soviet in 1948-1949 who had defined the
remains of a large building, located in the south western angle of the city
area, as a palace named “Tumen amgalant ord” of Ogodei Khaan’s. But the most
recent expedition on the same site denied this conclusion and discovered that the
pieces are the remains of a giant monastery of Buddhism that was built in
1235-1256 in respect of rise of Yuan Empire, and was called “Tsogt Ikh Sumiin
Ger” (Home of Great Temple of Tsogt).
The consecrated
treasures of the Mongolians kings have been found from under what is assumed to
be an entrance to the monastery.
"Changes
in Scientific Picture of World, Philosophy" Action Approaches
By N. Khaliun
Ulaanbaatar,
November 19 (MONTSAME) This symposium will be held at the Conference Hall of
the Presidium of Mongolian Academy of Sciences on November 20.
It will be
co-organized by the Institute of Philosophy, Sociology and Law of Mongolia's
Academy of Sciences and Mongolian National Commission for UNESCO.
Over 20
scientists and researchers of natural and social sciences and humanities will
take part in the symposium to receive/give reports “Philosophy and
concrete science”, “Research in elementary particle physics”, “Biology of
genetic science and its impact on other sciences”, “Social function of science,
the quality of scientific research, ways to improve their effectiveness",
"The differences between science and pseudoscience", "Ethics of
science" and "The Social responsibility of scientists", and to
run discussions.
Cultural
Tourism Trends to Be Considered
By N. Khaliun
Ulaanbaatar,
November 19 (MONTSAME) A scientific conference themed "Development of
cultural tourism trends, current state of training specialists" will run
in Ulaanbaatar November 20-23.
Within the
conference, to be organized by the Ministry of culture, sport and tourism, the
reports are expected on topics as "The current state and prospects of the
development of cultural tourism" and "The demand for professionals in
tourism industry, training programs".
The participants
will also discuss the state policy in tourism and experiences of several
countries in developing of the cultural tourism in order to develop later
related proposals and recommendations.
"Convention
on Children's Rights-Mongolia" Reports Achievements
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
November 19 (MONTSAME) An event themed “Convention on the Rights of the Child
(CRC) and Mongolia” was co-ran Wednesday by the National Authority for Children
and the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of
the international Convention.
Mongolia was
one of the first five countries to join and ratify the CRC in 1990. A
presentation on the implementation of the Convention in Mongolia, its results
and achievements of cooperation was given to the public and the children.
Out of 700
participants 250 were adults, including representatives of international
organizations, NGOs, and general education schools, and also some 450 children.
The children's questions about education, police, human rights, child
protection and promotion for children’s participation were answered
by representatives of the ministries of Education and Sciences, Health,
and of Population Development and Social Welfare, Ulaanbaatar Police
Department, the National Authority for Children and NGOs.
"Red
Scarf" children’s ensemble at the National Broadcaster, and dancers from
the Mongolian Children’s Palace together with State Honored artist B.Ganchimeg
gave a performance. The children gathered sang a birthday song for the
25th anniversary of the CRC.
The event was
interpreted in sign language for children with hearing disabilities.
Teachers,
social workers and officials of some NGOs were awarded honorary certificates
and medals. The achievements made since the commencement of the CRC in Mongolia
include: an increase of early childhood education enrollments from 35% to 68%
in 1990-2013; under five child deaths were reduced by more than 1/3 since
1990; percentage of children who are underweight dropped by over 90% since
2000; as of 2006, corporal punishment is illegal in schools; in 2000-2013,
cases of under-five child mortality from diarrhea decreased 65%; from 1990 to
2014, primary education enrollment increased from 75% to 96%; in 2008-2013,
coverage to prevent mother to child transmission of HIV increased from 0% to
67%; primary school completion rate reached 98% compared to 75% in mid 1990s;
68% of Mongolians got access to clean and safe drinking water; full
immunization coverage increased from 68% to 78% between 2005 and 2013;
since 2003, maternal deaths declined from 109.5 to 42.6 per 100 000; 99% of
births of children were registered; iodized salt use increased by 2/3 between
2000 and 2013; iodized salt helped children survive and thrive; Mongolia
eliminated measles in 2014; in 2013, nearly 99% of all child births were
attended by skilled professionals; today, more than half of Mongolians are
using improved, unshared sanitation facilities; in the last decade the
investment targeted to children increased by 11.7 reaching one trillion Tugrug
in 2013; over 95% of young people (between 15-24), and 97% of adults were
literate; social work as a new profession to protect children was introduced in
1997; today, 16 higher education institutions have courses for social workers;
first ever nationwide toll-free, 24/7 child helpline was launched in 2014; law
on protection of child rights–1996; promotion of a Multi-disciplinary Approach
to Child Protection since 2005; establishment of national and local
institutions for children’s rights since 1991; cases of infant mortality
decreased from 77 in 1990 to 26 in 2013; 9 common indicators for child’s rights
are regularly measured and the data on implementation of child’s rights are
collected, reported the National Authority for Children.
Earthquake
reported in Umnugovi Province
November 19
(news.mn) A magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 24 km from Nomgon sum in
Umnugovi Province at 11:05 a.m. (Ulaanbaatar time) today, November 19th.
The location of
the earthquake was 42.84 degrees longitude and 105.44 degrees latitude.
The Research
Center for Astronomy and Geophysics at the Academy of Sciences of Mongolia
reported, “Small tremors followed the strong quake, but now they are gone.
Local residents of Nomgon sum and the province center felt the quake.
Specialists are now working to provide more details about the quake in
Dalanzadgad sum.”
A magnitude 4.7
quake and its aftershock tremors can cause minor damage to buildings and homes.
But there is no report of loss or damage due to the quake.
Related:
Earthquake
Occurs in Omnogobi Aimag – Montsame,
November 19
Censuses
of Livestock and Pets to Run
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
November 19 (MONTSAME) The capital city will count its livestock and pets on
this December 7-17.
An order of the
City’s Mayor on organizing the censuses was issued on Wednesday. Accordingly, a
commission has been set up to run the actions, chaired by T.Bat-Erdene, a
deputy Mayor of Ulaanbaatar in charge of ecology and green development affairs,
and MNT ten million 374 thousand will be allotted from the reserve of the Mayor
for a training of census conductors, preparation, control and consolidation of
results.
Obligations
have been given to governors of all districts to finance the censuses in their
areas. The city’s census commission has been told to deliver ongoing
information and final results to the National Statistical Committee in due time
and to consolidate general results in a first quarter of 2015.
"Kakuryu"
M.Anand Leading Sumo Tournament
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
November 19 (MONTSAME) One of the "Yokozuna"-titled sumo wrestlers
Mongolian "Kakuryu" M.Anand is currently leading the Kyushu bash
(November tournament) of the Japanese professional sumo, which is continuing in
Fukuoka city.
M.Anand has
gained 10 wins, no lose so far. He is being followed by his
countrymen--Yokozuna “Hakuho” M.Davaajargal with eight wins, “Harumafuji”
D.Byambadorj, Ozeki-titled Kisenosato, “Kyokutenho” N.Tsevegnyam.
By the
schedule, Anand will face on Wednesday Ozeki Kisenosato. Another Mongolian
Sekiwake-titled “Ichinojyo” A.Ichinnorov will fight with Japanese
Toyohibiki.
Specialized
Inspection Agency Questions Southgobi Sands
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
November 19 (MONTSAME) General Agency for Specialized Inspection reported on
Wednesday that it suspects that SouthGobi Sands LLC might be conducting illegal
actions under its reputation of a foreign investor.
The company
obtained a total of 35 special licenses from different companies in 2007. The
agency demands that SouthGobi Sands submit allegation to confirm the legibility
of the obtainment within this December 20.
The demand is
appropriate in respect of the fact that the natural reserves are a property of
the Mongolian people. The company is also being investigated in general grounds
of taxation dodging.
City
Solution Forum introduces cycling project
November 19
(news.mn) JCI Ulaanbaatar non-profit community organized the City Solution
Forum-Traffic in collaboration with the Ulaanbaatar City Mayor`s Office and
Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The forum was
attended by state and non-state organizations, businessmen, researchers, and
the public.
Forum
participants delivered presentations on the following four subjects:
- Measures to
reduce traffic jams
- Regulations
and planning to reduce vehicle use
-
Regionalization and planning
- Driver and
passenger norms and ethics
Planning to
reduce vehicle use in the city, a presentation promoting cycling in Ulaanbaatar
was given by project specialist and coordinator O.Sansarkhuu.
Mongolian Youth
Federation has conducted the “Ulaanbaatar with Cycling” project in the city for
the past two years and organized four cycling parades, a weekend cycling
eco-tour, and called for building bicycle lanes in the city.
SSIA
moves to ban semi-precious stone exports
November 19
(news.mn) The State Specialized Inspection Agency has delivered demands to the
Customs Service seeking a ban on the export of semi-precious stones.
The move comes
after irreparable damage has been done to the environment as local stone
traders dig for rough red jasper. This kind of prospecting has been popular in
recent years.
Two men were
found dead after they went to dig for rough red jasper. Under a resolution
issued by the provincial Governor's Office, police, the local Specialized
Inspection office and environmental authorities have begun patrols but still cannot
control the illegal trade of semi-precious stones.
Police and the
General Intelligence Agency will collaborate to discover individuals and groups
who dig, collect or sell and support the semi-precious and colorful stone
trade.
Two
companies permitted to export meat to Russia
November 19
(Mongolian Economy) Meat export to Mongolia’s northern neighbor is finally to
take place, after vice minister of Industry and Agriculture Sh.Tuvdendorj
acquired the requisite permission during his recent visit to Russia. Russian
President Vladimir Putin, during his brief stopover in Mongolia last September,
was the first to initially accept Mongolia’s request to import meat.
Russian
Inspection Agency experts toured and reviewed 12 Mongolian meat processing
companies. Two companies, Erdmeat and Precom from Erdenet city, have been
chosen and permitted to export meat to Russia.
The 10
remaining companies have been tasked with raising hygiene standards in their
processing and packaging facilities, such as improving the quality and
cleanliness the tables and chairs used in the process of removing meat from
bone, said the Russians.
Ruling
DP Could Not Reach Consensus with Opposition MPP on New Candidacy for Prime
Minister of Mongolia
November 19
(infomongolia.com) At the National Consultative Committee Meeting of Democratic
Party held on November 14, 2014, it was agreed to replace the Party leadership
following the collapse of current Cabinet by nominating incumbent Speaker of
the Parliament Z.Enkhbold as the Head of DP.
Moreover, the
DP Committee members have promoted the Head of the Cabinet Secretariat
Ch.Saikhanbileg for the Prime Minister of Mongolia, who won over the second
candidacy, MP R.Amarjargal.
Due to
regulations, the candidate for Premier’s post promoted by ruling party should
be negotiated with other political forces having seats in the Parliament before
ratifying at the Parliamentary plenary session.
Accordingly,
the DP leadership sent its proposals of negotiation seeking support from other
Parties to promote Ch.Saikhanbileg for the next Prime Minister of Mongolia.
However, as
considered as “small” political forces in the Parliament, the CWGP and
“Justice” Coalition had agreed to support Ch.Saikhanbileg’s candidacy, but the
main opposition Party (Mongolian People’s Party) revised the issue at its
two-day meeting, where at the latter meeting held at MPP Board of Members-level
with participation of DP Head Z.Enkhbold and nominee Ch.Saikhanbileg, was
concluded yesterday on November 18, 2014.
Although the
meeting decision was not revealed yesterday, but today on November 19, 2014,
the MPP Board of Members represented by Head of MPP, concurrent Deputy Speaker
of Parliament M.Enkhbold, Chairman of MPP Group at the Parliament S.Byambatsogt
and MPP Secretary General J.Munkhbat have called a press conference regarding
the Party decision.
At the press
conference, MPP Board Members stated, “The Democratic Party sent its proposal
to nominate the Head of the Cabinet Secretariat Ch.Saikhanbileg for the Prime
Minister of Mongolia on November 17, 2014.
Accordingly,
the MPP Board of Members and MPP Group discussed the issue at its two-day
meeting and issued its decision yesterday. The MPP Board has 21 members and
following the revision, 63% of attendees resolved not to support the promoted
candidate Ch.Saikhanbileg for the Premier’s post.
Today morning
we officially sent the letter to the Head of DP Z.Enkhbold. The reason is not
applicable to support the candidature used to work as main figure in the
‘Government for Changes’ with ousted Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag, who chaired
the Cabinet that caused a worsening economy and raising debt nationwide. If the
DP Consultative Committee suggests a person, who can resolve the current
situation, the MPP will accept the next candidacy. Therefore, the 26 MPP Group
members at the Parliament will follow the Board decision”.
The
Global Terrorism Index 2014: Mongolia
November 19
(infomongolia.com) The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) released the
second edition of the Global Terrorism Index 2014 Report which provides a
comprehensive summary of the key global trends and patterns in terrorism over
the last 14 years beginning in 2000 and ending in 2013.
The 2014 Report
analyses the impact of terrorism in 162 countries (99.6% of the world’s
population) and identifies the social, economic and political factors
associated with it. The Index has also been compared to a range of
socio-economic indicators to determine the key factors most closely associated
with terrorism.
Over 80 per
cent of the lives lost to terrorist activity in 2013 occurred in only five
countries - Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nigeria and Syria. However, another 55
countries recorded one or more deaths from terrorist activity. Whilst 102 of
162 countries covered in this study experienced no deaths from terrorism in
2013. Moreover, 60% of all attacks involve the use of explosives, 30% use
firearms and 10% used other tactics including incendiary devices, melee attacks
and sabotage of equipment.
The IEP has
identified the following 13 countries as being at risk of increased terrorist
activity from current levels: Angola, Bangladesh, Burundi, Central African
Republic, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Iran, Israel, Mali, Mexico, Myanmar, Sri
Lanka and Uganda.
There are three
statistically significant factors associated with terrorism: state sponsored
violence, group grievances and high levels of criminality. Interestingly,
poverty rates, levels of school attendance and most economic factors have no
association with terrorism. The strong relationship between terrorism and other
forms of violence underlines how the persistent targeting of police forces and
the instability generated by terrorist activity can undermine the rule of law.
Nevertheless,
Mongolia is included in those 39 countries with no impact of terrorist in 2013.
Ulaanbaatar
and Moscow ink cooperation agreement
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar
/MONTSAME/ A Mongolian delegation headed by a Chairman of the Citizens’
Representatives Khutal of Ulaanbaatar D.Battulga met on November 17 with a
Chairman of Moscow City Duma Aleksei Shaposhnikov in Moscow.
The sides
discussed contemporary urban-planning and land uses in Moscow and its policies
on health, the environment and youth, as were asked by Mr Battulga, and inked
an agreement on cooperation. After this, Shaposhnikov said there will be no
obstacles in the cooperation as such an agreement has been established.
“Green-light policy will be conducted, and Moscow will always be ready to
assist our Mongolian friends,” he said.
The Mongolian
delegation has come to Moscow due to a necessity to renovate the infrastructure
of Ulaanbaatar that has been designed by former Soviet engineers, noted the
Chairman of Moscow City Duma.
The agreement
of cooperation will let train Mongolian professionals in Moscow on land
management, urban planning, and policies of cities and communities. "It is
a very important action", noted Mr Battulga,"a strengthening of ties
with Russia is priority of Mongolia’s foreign policy".
Our delegation
was also one of the first passengers to travel to Russia after visa-free regime
was enforced.
Stock
Exchange news for November 19
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
November 19 (MONTSAME) At the Stock Exchange trades on Wednesday, a total of
8,829 JSCs were traded costing MNT 23 million 471 thousand and 322.00.
"APU”
/3,644 units/, “E-trans logistics” /1,823 units/, “Hai Bi Oil” /1,257 units/,
“Genco tour bureau” /524 units/ and "Arig Gal” /500 units/ were the most
actively traded in terms of trading volume, in terms of trading value were
"APU” (MNT 13 million 482 thousand and 800), "Gobi” (MNT two million
222 thousand and 500), “Material impex” (MNT two million and 142 thousand),
“Baganuur” (MNT one million 612 thousand and 800) and "Arig gal” (MNT one
million and 175 thousand).
The total
market capitalization was set at MNT one trillion 507 billion 042 million 980
thousand and 804. The Index of Top-20 JSCs was 14,937.16, decreasing 130.48
units or 0.87% against the previous day.
US
Ambassador’s speech on Day for Tolerance
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
November 19 (MONTSAME) The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the
USA to Mongolia Ms Piper Anne Wind Campbell has given a speech on the Day for
Tolerance.
“In 1996, the
member states of the United Nations declared November 16 would annually mark
observation of the Day for Tolerance. Amidst the sweeping changes of the 1990s,
the UN noted with concern the increase in hostility toward many groups,
including some minority ethnic groups, lesbian gay bisexual and transgender
(LGBT) persons, and people with disabilities. The Day for Tolerance was thus
created to help build awareness of the importance of cultural diversity.
Human history
has generally trended toward a global society that is more open and tolerant,
and indeed during these last 19 years great changes have taken place across the
world, including in America. In the U.S., we have opened military service to
all who wish to serve their country without requiring them to hide whom they
choose to love. Marriage is now legal for LGBT persons in many U.S. states, and
efforts are underway to legalize it in many more. The Americans with
Disabilities Act continues to be amended to ensure access and basic human
rights for persons with all types of disabilities. Issues involving race
relations are still actively discussed in America, and we are proud of the
strides we continue to make towards understanding and mutual respect.
Throughout
human history, learning to be tolerant has meant recognizing that “all” members
of society have meaningful contributions to make and working to ensure that
they can do so. Providing for a family by working in a job, serving your
country in the military, graduating from a university, or building a stable
family by marrying the person you to love - these are examples of fundamental
human rights that nourish the soul and strengthen the fabric of society. They
contribute to the greater good.
To ensure that
all members of our society can contribute, then, is the essence of tolerance.
Denying the ability of some to contribute based on their differences means
denying ourselves a richer and more diverse society. Intolerance means our
nations are weaker than they can be and, in our interconnected world, that
means we all miss out.
During my time
in Mongolia, I've learned that, from its earliest days, yours has been a
culture of thoughtfulness and inclusiveness. Chinggis Khan organized debates
among representatives of various religions in order to understand their
beliefs; he also welcomed into his empire knowledge from many cultures. He
understood that being different did not imply being less. I applaud the efforts
underway in Mongolia to protect the rights of disabled persons, LGBT persons,
and other vulnerable groups. In so doing, Mongolia continues to live up to its
reputation as a place of inclusiveness and tolerance and sets an important
example for other countries around the world. The United States will continue
to stand with you and support you as Mongolia continues its development as a
nation that honors the contributions of ‘all’ its citizens,”
Women
boxers competing in World Championships
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
November 19 (MONTSAME) Boxers of the national women’s team are competing in the
8th AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships running in Jeju, South Korea.
Mongolia has
been represented at the competitions by eight boxers. Out of them, T.Bolortuul
IMS (48 kg), M.Gundegmaa MS (54 kg) and N.Oyun-Erdene MS (57 kg) have beaten
their opponents in the first bouts. A middleweight boxer E.Undram IMS will
fight against a Canadian rival Ariane Fortin in the first round.
Other boxers
did not advance to the next bouts. They are being headed by P.Serdamba, the
secretary-general of the Mongolia’s Olympic Boxing Federation, and coached by
D.Bandi and B.Enkhtaivan.
The Boxing
World Championships will continue until November 25.
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