Mongolia Brief April 14, 2014
Mongolia
to Appoint Its First Ambassadors to Indonesia and Brazil
Ulaanbaatar,
April 13 (MONTSAME) At its regular meeting on Saturday, the cabinet discussed
an issue of appointing some Ambassadors of the country, and then decided to
submit a proposal on it to the President Ts.Elbegdorj.
According to
the proposal, the cabinet decided to appoint Sh.Battsetseg as the Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to Indonesia; and Ch.Sosormaa--to
Brazil, in accordance with the law on government.
Before
appointing these Ambassadors, the cabinet made a decision last year to open
Embassies of Mongolia in Jakarta and Brasilia cities.
Cabinet
Meeting Resolutions in Brief: April 12, 2014
April 14
(infomongolia.com) The regular Cabinet meeting of the Government was held on
Saturday, April 12, and the following issues were resolved.
- The draft
bill on "Legal Status of Military Personnel" was discussed and agreed
to submit to the State Great Khural (Parliament). The law is aimed to regulate
and ensure any issues related to military officers’ legal status and any
administrative and legal aspects will be regulated under this law at any stage
of an administration.
- For the 2014
spring sowing, it is decided to sell 5,940 tons of wheat seed from state
reserve to farming enterprises, entities and individuals, where Deputy Prime
Minister D.Terbishdagva is obliged to take measures on providing compensation
sales within December 2014.
- The new
version of the bill on Fire Safety was revised and agreed to submit to the
Parliament.
- The
intergovernmental agreement on visa requirement exemption for holders of Diplomatic
E-passport between Mongolia and the Republic of Estonia was supported and
Foreign Minister of Mongolia L.Bold is entrusted to sign the document.
- Plan to
accelerate measures on providing earthquake disaster prevention was approved.
- Draft bill on
“Civil-military mission and military service” was backed and agreed to submit
to the Parliament.
Related:
Cabinet Meeting in Brief – Montsame, April 13
Myanmars
Speaker visits Mongolia
April 14
(news.mn) Speaker of Myanmar`s Lower House of Parliament, Thura Shwe Mann, is
making an official visit to Mongolia between April 12th and 15th on the
invitation of the Speaker of Mongolian Parliament Z.Enkhbold. Speaker Thura
Shwe Mann landed in Mongolia on Saturday and paid a visit to the countryside
over the weekend.
The
counterparts of the two countries will have official talks today, Monday. After
the talks the Speaker of Myanmar`s Lower House of Parliament will be received
by the Prime Minister of Mongolia, N.Altankhuyag.
This is the
first high ranking visit with Myanmar after the official visit conducted by the
President of Mongolia, Ts.Elbegdorj, in Myanmar in 2013.
At the official
visit by Myanmar`s Speaker in Mongolia, a wide range of issues to strengthen
bilateral relations between Mongolia and Myanmar will be discussed. These will
include ways to establish cooperation between the legislatures of the two
countries and how to share Mongolia`s socio-economic transition experiences
with the newly democratic state Myanmar.
The official
visit will end on Tuesday 15th April.
Related:
Burmese
Speaker Begins Visit Here – Montsame,
April 13
JICA
President Tanaka to Visit Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar,
April 14 (MONTSAME) Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) President
Akihiko Tanaka will visit Mongolia April 14-17 to meet Prime Minister
N.Altankhuyag and other prominent figures, reports jica.go.jp.
Tanaka will
also visit several other project sites in the country during his stay,
including the Mongolia-Japan Center for Human Resources Development in
Ulaanbaatar, it says.
Z.Enkhbold
Welcomes Speaker of Myanmar
Ulaanbaatar,
April 14 (MONTSAME) The Speaker of the State Great Khural Z.Enkhbold Monday
welcomed visiting Mr Thura Shwe Mann, the Speaker of the Burmese House of
Representatives (Pyithu Hluttaw); and accompanied him officials, on the central
square.
After paying
tribute to the Monument of Chinggis Khaan, Mr Mann left his signature on the
Note of Honored Guests in the ceremonial hall of the State House.
By the
programme, the Burmese Speaker will meet the Prime Minister of Mongolia
N.Altankhuyag. After this, he will meet chairman of the General Election
Commission (GEC) for getting familiarized with an automatic system of election
in Mongolia.
Stock
Exchange Weekly Review
Ulaanbaatar,
April 14 (MONTSAME) Five stock trades were held at Mongolia's Stock Exchange on
April 7-11, 2014.
In overall,
nine million 980 thousand and 066 shares were sold of 48 joint-stock companies
totaling MNT one billion 383 million 664 thousand and 673.00.
"Bayankhairkhan”
/200 thousand units/, "Remikon” /36 thousand and 600 units/, "Sharyn
gol" /26 thousand and 003 units/, "Moninjbar” /16 thousand and 188
units/ and "Khokh gan" /7,025 units/ were the most actively traded in
terms of trading volume, in terms of trading value--"Sharyn gol (MNT 208
million 026 thousand and 800), "Bayankhairkhan" (MNT 100 million),
"Tavantolgoi" /MNT 20 million 237 thousand and 080/, "Material
impex" /MNT 14 million 714 thousand and 700.00/ and "Darkhan
nekhii" (MNT eight million 650 thousand and 400.00).
Circus
Forum Runs
Ulaanbaatar,
April 14 (MONTSAME) The first forum of Mongolia circus was held Saturday in a
concert hall of the State Philharmonics.
It was
co-organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism, the Mongolian
Association of Circus, the “New Circus” center, the “Circus Estrad” society,
the Circus Department and the Seniors’ Union for Circus Art.
At the forum,
experts and scholars delivered reports on origin and history of Mongolian
circus, a present situation of circus in Mongolia, urgent problems and future
tendency. Discussions on the themes ran as well.
O.Baasankhuu
calls for resignation of Justice Minister
April 14
(news.mn) The Standing Committee on Justice in Parliament is scheduled to
discuss MP O.Baasankhuu`s call for the resignation of Justice Minister
Kh.Temuukin during Monday`s meeting on April 14th.
MP O.Baasankhuu
claims that the Justice Minister is unable to handle his department and says
there are several reasons for him to resign from his position.
MP O.Baasankhuu
delivered a petition calling for the resignation of Justice Minister
Kh.Temuujin on the basis of claims that he lost responsibility over offences
against the law. The MP also claims that he is unable to handle the department
and that he is unable to meet the ethical requirements needed by a cabinet
minister.
The issues is
expected to be discussed during today`s Standing Committee on Justice meeting.
A call for the resignation of a cabinet minister should be discussed within a
week according to a law.
МIАТ
plans IPO
April 14
(news.mn) Mongolia`s State policy on air transportation gives consideration to
the privatization of some stakes in the state-backed MIAT, Mongolian
Airlines.
According to
the state-backed privatization plan, a 49% stake in the carrier will be
publicly offered on the stock market later this year.
So now
Mongolian Airlines, MIAT is working to have the company evaluated by
international organizations. After the evaluation, the company will decide
whether or not to make an IPO, selling its 49% stake on the international stock
market.
If going ahead,
MIAT is planning an IPO on the Hong Kong stock exchange later this year.
Businesses
need more business
April 14 (Mongolian Economy) Mongolian
Economy asked Jim Dwyer, Executive director of Business Council of Mongolia,
three questions about risks threatening Mongolia’s business sector.
Jim was appointed Executive Director to
manage the activities of Business Council of Mongolia upon its formation in
September 2007. He lived in New York City and worked for Wall Street-based
firms as an investment banker specialising in Mergers & Acquisitions since
the 1970s, including the position as Global Head of M&A for Union Bank of
Switzerland (UBS).
What are the biggest risks threatening
Mongolia’s economy in 2014?
Big risks
continue to be Government involvement in the economy and private business
sector, including management control of major entities including Erdenes-Tavan
Tolgoi, the Mongolian Stock Exchange and MIAT. Some other risks are:
• Possible major tax rate hikes and
extensive reporting requirements for mining companies under consideration at
Ministry of Finance;
• Continued negative investor sentiment
as long as OT issues remain unresolved to enable work and investment to
commence on Phase 2 underground development;
• Rising inflation and weakening foreign
exchange reserves, which add to further weakening of the tugrug; and
• Unclear regulation regarding the new
Investment Law and potentially more restrictive and cumbersome amendments to
the Minerals Law, which delay the influx of needed FDI.
How do those risks impact companies?
Impacts to the
private sector presently are severe and could continue for another 18 months.
The mining supply chain is backed up and is struggling to survive due to
less exploration activity and lower volumes of coking coal. Several large job
layoffs have had to be made. Businesses are struggling to survive during this
trying economic period. FDI which is so needed for the economy to recover
will not pick up for a considerable period. Foreign investors could need
considerable time to be convinced that stability has occurred and should be
maintained.
What measures need to be taken to mitigate
these risks from both public and private sector?
It is paramount
for a mitigation of these risks that a reduction in government ownership and
management involvement in the private sector and the economy be implemented.
Businesses need more business! FDI needs to continue to be
welcomed, perhaps forever.
Other visible
large projects such as Erdenes-TT becoming a significant operation with access
to international financing and Power Plant no.5's construction and connection
to the grid for UB city energy should be completed without further bureaucratic
delays.
Once private
sector investments are made, the returns to investors need to be predictable.
Such factors such as government instability, increased tax and royalty
rates, frequent changes to laws and inefficient regulatory entity practices
should be minimised. We need to see a "win, win" for Mongolia
and all investors.
Winners
of "Dunjingarav 2014"
April 14
(infomongolia.com) The first biggest spring horse racing competition, the
"Dunjingarav 2014" took place at the Tsagaan Khutul valley, Tuv Aimag
on April 13, 2014, which is successfully being organized annually by Federation
of Mongolian Horse Racing Sports and Trainers (FMHRST) since 2002.
The competition
traditionally was organized in four age categories – Crossbreed horses, Azarga
or Stallion, Ikh Nas (horses over 5 years of age) and Soyolon (five year old
horses), where 800 participant jockeys were provided with free safety wears.
Winners of "Dunjingarav 2014"
"Airgiin Tav" or winners of the
first 5 places in Crossbreed category, where 55 horses raced
1. “Khongor”
horse trained by State’s Vanguard Trainer N.Dash-Ulzii, resident of
Erdenekhairkhan Sum, Zavkhan Aimag
2. “Usgiit
Tsagaan Khongor” horse by State’s Distinct Vanguard Ts.Batsaikhan, resident of
Batsumber Sum, Tuv Aimag
3. “Khuren”
horse by State’s Vanguard Trainer D.Bayaraa, resident of Durvuljin Sum, Zavkhan
Aimag
4. “Usgiit
Tsagaan Kurenr” horse by Head of FMHRST, State’s Distinct Vanguard MP
M.Enkhbold, resident of Bayan Sum, Tuv Aimag
5. “Sartai Kheer”
horse by L.Gansukh, resident of Ulaangom Sum, Uvs Aimag
Azarga (103 horses)
1. “Khuren”
stallion by N.Enkhbold, resident of Khankhongor Sum, Umnugovi Aimag
2. “Khaltar”
stallion by Kh.Baatarkhuu, resident of Ulaanbadrakh Sum, Dornogovi Aimag
3. “Tsavidar”
stallion by N.Mungunkhuyag, resident of Zavkhanmandal Sum, Zavkhan Aimag
4. “Khuren”
stallion by T.Galbadrakh, resident of Tosontsengel Sum, Zavkhan Aimag
5. “Khaltar”
stallion by Aimag’s Famed Trainer Ch.Purev, resident of Jargalant Sum, Tuv
Aimag
Ikh Nas (169 horses)
1. “Buural”
horse by S.Tuguldur, resident of Tsogt-Ovoo Sum, Umnugovi Aimag
2. “Khaltar”
horse by Ch.Makhbal, resident of Arkhust Sum, Tuv Aimag
3. “Khaltar”
horse by M.Altankhuyag, resident of Tsagaandelger Sum, Dundgovi Aimag
4. “Zeerd”
horse by S.Munkhbat, resident of Khuld Sum, Dundgovi Aimag
5. “Kheer”
horse by S.Shinebaatar, resident of Luus Sum, Dundgovi Aimag
Soyolon (100 horses)
1. “Khongor”
horse by Aimag’s Famed Trainer D.Erbold, resident of Khuld Sum, Dundgovi Aimag
2. “Bor” horse
by State’s Vanguard Trainer D.Khishigjargal, resident of Gurvanbulag Sum,
Bulgan Aimag
3. “Sharga”
horse by U.Atarsaikhan, resident of Ulaanbaatar city
4. “Saaral”
horse by State’s Vanguard Trainer B.Buyannemekh, resident of Must Sum, Khovd
Aimag
5. “Kheer”
horse by N.Akhiav, resident of Khutag-Undur Sum, Bulgan Aimag
Today on April
14, 2014, the “Khangarid 2014” horse racing competition is being organized by
Capital City Horse Racing Sports and Trainers Federation also in four age
categories - "Khyazaalan" (4-year old) horses, Shudlen (3-year old),
Daaga (2-year old) horses and Daaga (crossbreed) at Tsagaan Khutul valley, Tuv
Aimag.
Mongolian names of horse color:
Bor - a grey
horse
Buural - a roan
horse
Khaliun - a
buckskin horse
Khaltar - a
dark horse with light-colored muzzle and breast
Khalzan - a
horse with a blaze on the face
Khar - a black
horse
Kheer - a bay
horse
Khongor - a red
dun horse
Khul - a dun
horse
Khuren - a
chestnut horse
Saaral - a
grullo horse
Sharga - a
palomino horse
Tsagaan - a
white horse
Tsavidar - a
chestnut horse with white-grey colored mane and tail
Zeerd - a
sorrel horse
Sant
Maral Foundation: President of Mongolia Leads March 2014 Politbarometer
April 14
(infomongolia.com) The "Sant Maral" foundation presents the results
of the March 2014 survey conducted from March 17 to March 30, 2014. The
representative sample of 1,200 respondents was collected in the capital city of
Ulaanbaatar (Ulan-Bator) and Bayankhongor, Bulgan, Zavkhan, Selenge, Umnugovi
and Sukhbaatar Aimags (Provinces) of Mongolia.
The tabulations
are sorted by "capital", "countryside" and
"nationwide", where the March 2014 Politbarometer collected
information in 57 questionnaires and only nine data are selected from
www.santmaral.mn/en.
* Ts.Elbegdorj
- President of Mongolia (2013-2017), promoted from DP
* S.Ganbaatar -
Parliamentarian (2012-2016), Independent
* N.Enkhbayar -
former President (2005-2009), MPRP
* N.Altankhuyag
- Prime Minister (2012-2016), DP
* E.Bat-Uul -
Mayor of Ulaanbaatar (2012-2016), DP
* Kh.Battulga -
Minister for Industry and Agriculture (2012-2016), DP
* B.Bat-Erdene
- Parliamentarian (2012-2016), MPP
* N.Bagabandi -
former President (1997-2005), MPRP
* Z.Enkhbold -
Speaker of the Parliament (2012-2016), DP
* O.Magnai -
Director of the Agency for Fair Competition and Consumer Protection
(2012-2016), DP
* Ch.Ulaan -
Minister for Finance (2012-2016), MPRP
* M.Enkhbold -
Parliamentarian (2012-2016), Head of MPP
* D.Oyunkhorol
- Parliamentarian (2012-2016), MPP
Government
of Mongolia Approves Quotas for Hunting in 2014
April 13
(infomongolia.com) At the Cabinet meeting held on April 12, 2014, the
Government of Mongolia approved the quotas for hunting and trapping wild
animals under specific purposes in 2014.
For instances,
in 2014 it is allowed to hunt a total of 28 Ugalz (male wild sheep - Argali),
41 mountain goats (Ibex - Yangir), 20 red deer, 20 wolves, 10 roe deer, and 200
Mongolian gazelles (Zeer). Also, for study purposes to trap up to 20 saker
falcons and 310 Siberian Salmon or Taimen (Tul) are permitted to be caught but
to be released after.
According to
hunting management plan realized in 2013, Government allowed foreign nationals
to hunt some species for sports and game purposes, where in 28 Sums
(administrative unit of Aimag) were hunted 15 ugalz, 32 mountain goats, 10 red
deer, 4 wolves, 4 roe deer and 4 wild boars and 520,000,000 MNT were compounded
in the Sum and State budgets.
As a result of
policy reforms to transfer hunting management to local authorities, it
positively affects to wildlife conservation and as today, there local
environment protection 3 unions, 6 cooperatives, 4 NGOs and 2 cooperatives
composed of herdsmen are exist.
Related:
Hunting
Quota for 2014 Announced – Montsame,
April 14
Sant
Maral Foundation: Half Population of Mongolia Deems Economic Situation of
Country Worsened
April 14
(infomongolia.com) The "Sant Maral" foundation presents the results
of the March 2014 survey conducted from March 17 to March 30, 2014. The
representative sample of 1,200 respondents was collected in the capital city of
Ulaanbaatar (Ulan-Bator) and Bayankhongor, Bulgan, Zavkhan, Selenge, Umnugovi
and Sukhbaatar Aimags (Provinces) of Mongolia.
The tabulations
are sorted by "capital", "countryside" and
"nationwide", where the March 2014 Survey collected information in 57
questionnaires and only six data below are selected from www.santmaral.mn/en.
MP
Works in Khovsgol Province
Ulaanbaatar,
April 14 (MONTSAME) L.Enkh-Amgalan MP worked last Thursday in northern Khovsgol
province.
During his
visit, L.Enkh-Amgalan MP held a meeting with local school teachers and staffers
in Burentogtokh soum of the province.
At the meeting,
the gathered talked about some migration issues of local students to provincial
center, and asked the MP to draw special attention to making some amendments in
the law on education.
Turkish
Parliament Approves Visa Deal with Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar,
April 14 (MONTSAME) Turkish Parliament recently approved an agreement to begin
visa liberalization in the travel of Turkish and Mongolian citizens to each
other's countries, reports Cihan news agency of Turkey.
The deal
entered into force on April 11.
Prior to that,
the governments of Mongolia and Turkey signed a cooperation agreement intended
to promote friendly relations and facilitate the travel of citizens of both
countries on Oct. 10, 2013 in the Turkish capital, Ankara. The deal paves the
way for 30 days of visa-free travel for citizens of these countries, regardless
of the type of passport.
The agreement
was brought to Parliament for approval and published in the Official Gazette on
March 6 as Law No. 5993.
A cooperation
agreement that foresees the lifting of visas between Turkey and Mongolia was
signed during Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's diplomatic visit last April
to Ulaanbaatar, which included talks with Mongolian officials.
In Mongolia,
Erdogan conducted high-level diplomatic talks, giving messages about the
further development of ties between Turkey and the Central Asian country.
Mongolia, with
its huge landmass and vast resources, is considered a strategically important
country for Turkey.
A statement released
by the Foreign Ministry on Friday said the deal was an important development
that would contribute to the improvement of relations between the two
countries.
“The mutual
visa liberation deal is the concrete reflection of our political relations, which
have gained momentum in recent years thanks to the high-level bilateral visits,
and will further improve our relations with Mongolia, with which we have
historical closeness, in several fields,” said the statement.
Article 3 of
the agreement says, "The visa exemption is valid for touristic, business
and official travels to the territory of each state, not exceeding 30 days
within a period of 180 days."
According to
Article 7 of the deal, the visa exemption does not grant the right to
employment to citizens of either country.
Premier
Meets Myanmar Parliament Speaker
Ulaanbaatar,
April 14 (MONTSAME) The Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag received Monday Mr Thura
Shwe Mann, the Speaker of the Burmese House of Representatives, visiting
Mongolia.
At the meeting,
the Premier noted that the delegation led by Mr Shwe Mann is becoming the
first-ever representatives of this level from that country since the
establishment of diplomatic relationship between Mongolia and Myanmar in 1965.
He then congratulated the Burmese Speaker for ongoing political and
socio-economic reforms in the nation, and expressed readiness to share experiences.
During the
meeting, the sides highlighted the importance of enhanced cooperation on
culture, tourism, trade and economy matters between the two countries.
‘11
11’ Reports
Ulaanbaatar,
April 14 (MONTSAME) Last week, one thousand 200 people accessed to the '11 11'
Center of the Government.
Many asked
about a language exam given to those who want to work in South Korea under a
Government agreement. The Labor Ministry responded those that since this year
the S.Korean part has been conducting a computer-based language exam that is
similar to the previous one in paper format in contents. Further information
can be achieved at ces.gov.mn website, the Ministry informed.
Responding to
questions from citizens, the Center officers informed that scholarship for the
training to prepare qualified employees will be allotted within this month and
new radiation therapy equipment will be installed in the Oncology Clinic in the
second quarter of 2014.
Z.Enkhbold
Meets Speaker of Myanmar
Ulaanbaatar,
April 14 (MONTSAME) The Speaker of State Great Khural (parliament) Z.Enkhbold
Monday met a delegation headed by visiting Mr Thura Shwe Mann, the Speaker of
the Burmese House of Representatives (Pyithu Hluttaw).
Beginning the
meeting, Mr Enkhbold expressed a satisfaction with a visit of the Myanmar’s
Speaker of House of Representatives, which is paid for the first time since the
countries established the diplomatic relations in 1956.
Mr Enkhbold
emphasized that this visit has a historical importance for setting up ties
between the legislative bodies and starting the cooperation, and hopes that the
visit will significantly contribute to activating the bilateral friendly
relations and cooperation and deepening inter-citizen trust and understanding.
Congratulating
Myanmar on gaining achievements in the political and economic spheres, Mr
Enkhbold noted that Mongolia managed to prevent many difficulties after the
country transmitted into the market economy in 1990.
The Speaker
said that Mongolia is possible to make investments to Myanmar, and to exchange
experiences in creating good conditions for business, industry and other
economic sectors and in laws.
“Myanmar is a
leading country in Asia for the export of natural gas. Mongolia wants to learn
Myanmar’s experience in exporting this natural resource. Natural gas has not
been explored in Mongolia, but we plan to export to China a gas derived from
coal. We are just going to make first step in it, so Myanmar’s experience is
important for us,” Mr Enkhbold said.
Mr Enkhbold
also congratulated Myanmar on successfully chairing the ASEAN this year, and
emphasized that Mongolians are thankful to Myanmar for supporting Mongolia to
join the United Nations (UN) and the Asia–Europe Meeting (ASEM) and for an
election of the UNESCO Executive Council.
In turn, Mr Mann
thanked the Speaker for an audience, and said Myanmar has a willingness to
study Mongolian experience in democracy.
“As Mr Enkhbold
said, the inter-parliamentary ties are very important for the bilateral
relations. Burmese people are divided into some 100 ethnic groups. In harmony
of people’s willingness, Myanmar has directly transmitted into democratic
society. We consider Mongolia could become a democratic system through a
peaceful way, and I hope Myanmar will go into democracy in this way,” Mr Mann said.
Present at the
meeting were L.Bold, the Minister of Foreign Affairs; Ts.Oyungerel, the
Minister of Culture, Sport; Ts.Oyunbaatar, head of the parliamentary Standing
committee on security and foreign policy; Ch.Battomor, the Ambassador of
Mongolia to Myanmar; B.Boldbaatar, the secretary-general of the Parliamentary
Office; and other officials.
Mining
Vice Minister to Speak at NAMBC Meeting
Ulaanbaatar,
April 14 (MONTSAME) Vice Minister of Mining O.Erdenbulgan is expected as
speaker at North America-Mongolia Business Council’s Ottawa Annual General
Meeting (AGM) on April 22-23.
According to
news published at nambc.org, the meeting will be also attended by Mining
Ministry’s International Cooperation Director, five ambassadors, other
government and corporate leaders.
O.Erdenebulgan
is expected as featured speaker at the 24th AGM on April 22-23 in Ottawa at the
Courtyard Marriott Byward Market. The AGM is structured as an investor forum
and non-members are warmly welcomed.
Other speakers
include Khurelbat Amarjargal, Director of the Mining Ministry’s International
Cooperation Division, five current or former Mongolian, Canadian, and American
ambassadors, and other senior government officials from Canada and the US.
Panelists include senior executives of Rio Tinto, Centerra Gold,
SNC-Lavalin and other companies.
The AGM opens
with a reception on Tuesday, April 22, followed by a full day of speakers,
panelists and discussion on Wednesday, April 23.
Road
to Bird Farm to Be Completed Paved under Concession Agreement
Ulaanbaatar,
April 14 (MONTSAME) A 10 km road to a bird farm in western Ulaanbaatar will be
paved under concession agreement.
The road
connecting a near Olziit district and the bird farm that supplies egg and
chicken to the city will be carried out within a concession contract between
DRJ LLC and the Government. The road is expected to greatly contribute to
development of the auto-road network of the capital city.
The
concessionaire will build the road under own financing of estimated 20.5 billion
togrog in one year’s time and will be refunded the financing back from the
budget of the capital city in 2015-2016.
"Ger"
District Re-Planning Project Runs
Ulaanbaatar,
April 14 (MONTSAME) Within this year, a total of four thousand 800 will be
provided with flats within frames of “Ger” /national dwelling/ district
re-planning project which will be carried out in a period of six years.
Four
kindergartens with a capacity of 720 children are also planned to be built near
these apartments.
As of today, 16
tender-winning companies out of total 32 have already received certificates.
These companies have established construction contracts of 53 billion and 183
million togrog in total, and relevant infrastructure building jobs have been
commenced.
Opening
of Manifest Exchange Work Runs
Ulaanbaatar,
April 14 (MONTSAME) An opening of joint manifest exchange work was held Friday
between the Shiveekhuren Customs Department of the Customs General
Authority of Mongolia and the Sehe Port Customs Department of China.
In frames of
this project, the sides intend to run several actions within missions to ease
foreign trade, to decrease time of customs inspection, to prevent customs
offence, to merge statistics, and to make joint inspections.
The opening
action was attended by N.Enkhtsogt, a vice director of the Generals Customs
Office, O.Davaasuren, a director of the Department of Public Administration and
Management, Yo.Bat-Erdene, a chairman of Law enforcement and Trade facilitation
department, J.Monkhtor, a deputy head of Customs Office at Gashuun Sukhait
border and others.
Iraq
Side Turns back Mongolian Squad
Ulaanbaatar,
April 14 (MONTSAME) Iraq's South Gas Club Sports ended the quarterfinal hopes
of Mongolia's Altain Bars on Saturday in 2014 Asian Men's Club Volleyball
Championships in Philippines, reported on gmanetwork.com website on April 13.
The Iraq team
came up with a 25-12 25-17 23-25 25-15 victory to top its group play with a 2-0
win-loss card, as the Power Pinoys also marched on to the quarterfinals after a
split of its two matches, while winless Mongolia finishes with a 0-2 card.
Gani Hussein
Mustafa added 12 and Nasser Aseel Jameel chipped in 10 for South Gas Club
Sports, which made quick work of Mongolia in one hour and 24 minutes.
Saikhanbaatar
Erdenebat came up with 15 points for Altain Bars, while Tuvshintuguldur
Adiyasuren added 11.
Altain
Bars Loses to Guinea Team
Ulaanbaatar,
April 14 (MONTSAME) Altain Bars volleyball team of Mongolia lost to Amoa NCD of
Papua New Guinea on in five sets 25-19, 25-22, 20-25, 20-25 and 10-15 on
Monday.
This was the
first of 13th-16th semifinals of 2014 Asian Men's Club Volleyball
Championships in Pasay city of the Philippines. Other teams to play in these
semifinals were Iota Miyoshi Weisse Adler of Japan and Green Dragon of Hong
Kong. Their match ended with score of 3-0 in favor of the Japanese team. The
Mongolian team is to play against Green Dragon of Hong Kong on Tuesday for 15th
place.
The 2014 Asian
Men's Club Volleyball Championship was supposed to be held in Vietnam but later
withdrew from hosting. The tournament is continuing in Pasay, Philippines this
April 8-16. The champions of the tournament will qualify for 2014 FIVB
Volleyball Men's Club World Championship in Belo Horizonte, Brazil as Asia's
representative.
Mongolian
Art Performances in Vietnam
Ulaanbaatar,
April 14 (MONTSAME) Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Mongolia-Vietnam
diplomatic relationship, representatives of Mongolian arts and culture are
participating in international Hue festival being hosted in Hue city on April
12-20.
Mongolia is
being represented by the “Arga bileg (Ying Yang)” ethno jazz group, the “Mongol
Costumes” fashion agency, the “Miner” cultural center at the “Erdenet” mining
corporation.
Chairman of the
Citizens’ Representative Khural of Ulaanbaatar, Mr. D.Battulga attended the
opening ceremony for the anniversary in Vietnam.
Ulaanbaatar
to Host Children’s Art Festival
Ulaanbaatar,
April 14 (MONTSAME) Under a ‘Right Mongolian Child’ program of the Government,
a children’s festival ‘My Sunny Gobi’ will be held in Ulaanbaatar on April 27.
The festival
hosting some 300 children from southern Omnogovi province will be a part of the
ongoing ‘Talent’ sub-program. At the festival, the children will entertain the
gathered with their best art performances.
Trade
deficit plunges by 98 percent
April 14 (business-mongolia.com)
Bank of Mongolia emphasized that trade deficit is balancing out plunging 97.7
percent compared to same period last year. First quarter data showed that trade
deficit is USD9.1 million compared to USD386.9 million last year. Officials from
the bank stated that it is related to the 22% increase in export and 17.3%
decrease in import. Independent economists stated that the trade deficit is due
to the weakened purchasing power of Mongolians. MNT lost 27% of its value in
the previous year against USD.
Mongolia
Hosts 2014 International Handball Federation Trophy Tournament in Ulaanbaatar
April 14
(infomongolia.com) Mongolia for the first time hosting the 2014 International
Handball Federation Trophy Tournament in its capital city of Ulaanbaatar at the
Buyant-Ukhaa Sports Complex on April 15-19, 2014.
The event will
be organized by Mongolian Handball Federation in collaboration with
International Handball Federation and Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
of Mongolia, where six teams representing Hong Kong (SAR of China), Macau (SAR
of China), North Korea, Taiwan (Chinese Taipei), Viet Nam (Vietnam) and host
nation Mongolia will be competing.
The competition
will be held in the Men’s category under 20 years old age (born before 1994)
and Women’s under 19 years old age (born before 1995).
The 2014 IHF
Trophy Tournament will be broadcasted live via MNB, TV5 and Sport Box channels
with Opening Ceremony at 12:00 noon on April 15, and the tournaments from April
16 to April 18 to start at 02:00 pm will be performed with no admission.
A handball is
one of the youngest sports successfully being developed in Mongolia recent years
and Mongolian Handball Federation was established in 1993, joined the
International Handball Federation and the Asian Handball Federation in 2000.
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News: Winners of 2014 State Weightlifting Championship, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
April 14
(infomongolia.com) The 2014 State Weightlifting Championship was successfully
organized at the ASA Circus in Ulaanbaatar on April 12-13, 2014, where 150
athletes from 17 teams have competed in the Women’s 7 and Men’s 8 weight
classes for the snatch lift, clean and jerk lift.
Winners of each
class will be participating in the World Weightlifting Championships to take
place in Kazakhstan in November 2014. The 2014 IWF World Championships is a qualification
event for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Winners of 2014 State Weightlifting
Championship, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Women’s 48 kg
1. B.Ankhzaya
(“Avragch” Sports Committee) - Total 123 kg (60 kg snatch + 63 kg clean and
jerk)
2.
G.Baasanjargal (Uvurkhangai Aimag) - 110 kg (49+61)
3. E.Burmaa
(“Aldar” Sports Committee) - 93 kg (43+50)
Women’s 53 kg
1.
O.Bayartsetseg (“Avragch” Sports Committee) - 134 kg (63+71)
2. N.Erdenetuya
(“Aldar” Sports Committee) - 134 kg (57+77)
3. A.Bum-Ayush
(“Sambuu San” Club) - 133 kg (60+73)
Women’s 63 kg
1. N.Bayarmaa
(“Khuch” Sports Committee) - 212 kg (94+118)
2. T.Davaa
(“Aldar” Sports Committee) - 136 kg (61+75)
3. S.Gerelmaa
(“Khuch” Sports Committee) - 131 kg (60+71)
Women’s 69 kg
1.
M.Ankhtsetseg (“Aldar” Sports Committee) - 210 kg (93+117)
2. B.Enkhtamir
(“Khuch” Sports Committee) - 173 kg (78+95)
3.
N.Myagmarsuren (“Baganuur” Sports Committee) - 125 kg (60+65)
Women’s -75 kg
1. G.Otgontuya
(“Aldar” Sports Committee) - 195 kg (85+110)
2. N.Bayarjargal
(“Baganuur” Sports Committee) - 131 kg (60+71)
3. B.Suvd
(“Sambuu San” Club) - 77 kg (42+35)
Women’s +75 kg
1.
G.Ariunjargal (“Orkhon Khangarid” Club) - 155 kg (65+90)
2.
Ts.Oyunchimeg (“Sambuu San” Club) - 134 kg (56+78)
3.
T.Bilegsaikhan (“Avragch” Sports Committee) - 129 kg (58+71)
Men’s 56 kg
1. S.Bayarbat
(“Avragch” Sports Committee) - 198 kg (87+111)
2.
U.Chagnaadorj (“Avragch” Sports Committee) - 196 kg (86+110)
3.
G.Uuganbaatar (“Aldar” Sports Committee) - 180 kg (86+94)
Men’s 77 kg
1. M.Gantulga
(“Khuchr” Sports Committee) - 250 kg (110+140)
2.
Ch.Ochirkhuyag (“Khangarid” Club) - 243 kg (103+140)
3.
E.Bayarsaikhan (“Avragch” Sports Committee) - 223 kg (102+121)
Men’s 85 kg
1. B.Bat-Erdene
(“Khuchr” Sports Committee) - 267 kg (122+145)
2. L.Gansukh
(“Aldar” Sports Committee) - 252 kg (117+135)
3. K.Otgonbat
(“Khangarid” Club) - 225 kg (100+115)
Men’s 94 kg
1. D.Chinzorig
(“Avragch” Sports Committee) - 258 kg (116+142)
2. A.Amartugs
(“Aldar” Sports Committee) - 254 kg (110+144)
3. J.Dorjdagva
(“Avragch” Sports Committee) - 232 kg (100+132)
Men’s -105 kg
1. S.Batmunkh
(“Aldar” Sports Committee) - 300 kg (140+160)
2.
T.Tumurbaatar (“Avragch” Sports Committee) - 290 kg (130+160)
3. B.Dorjsembe
(Darkhan-Uul Aimag) - 225 kg (100+125)
Men’s +105
1.
N.Munkh-Orgil (“Aldar” Sports Committee) - 315 kg (135+180)
2. Ch.Ganbold
(Baganuur District, Ulaanbaatar) - 240 kg (100+240)
3. G.Tseden-Ish
(Khuvsgul Aimag) - 205 kg (80+125)
Myanmar
Parliament Speaker’s Visit to Mongolia Recorded First High-Level since
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Two Countries
April 14
(infomongolia.com) A Parliamentary delegation of the Republic of the Union of
Myanmar led by Speaker of the Lower House Thura U Shwe Mann is conducting an
official visit to Mongolia on April 12-15, 2014.
On April 14,
2014, Speaker of the State Great Khural (Parliament) Z.Enkhbold welcomed the
distinguished guest at the Chinggis Khaan Square with ceremonial event, after
which Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann paying his respect to the Chinggis Khaan
Monument left a note on the Guest Book in State Reception Hall.
Following the
ceremony, two legislators held a bilateral meeting, where Speaker Z.Enkhbold
expressed his appreciation that the high-level Myanmar Parliament delegates are
conducting first visit to Mongolia since the establishment of diplomatic
relations between two countries in 1956.
He further
noted, “Mongolia is ready to collaborate in trade, industry and investment in
Myanmar and exchange experiences in creating a favorable environment for
businesses and legal affairs. Myanmar is a leading gas exporter country in Asia
and we wish to study your experience on gas export to China and other nations.
However, we yet found natural gas resources, but Mongolia intends to import
natural gas via special pipeline from China produced from coal. This is new to
our economy, therefore we would like to ask your support. Myanmar is
successfully chairing the 2014 ASEAN and we would like to extend our
appreciation to Myanmar for supporting Mongolia on joining the EU, ASEM and the
UNESCO Executive Board elections”.
In response,
Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann said, “Mongolia has been practicing the democratic
way for over two decades and we are truthfully willing to share your experience
of democracy. Myanmar’s diversity encompasses over 100 different ethnic groups
and respecting the people's willingness the nation irrevocably entered into
democratic society. We deem Mongolia’s transition in democracy was peaceful and
we believe Myanmar would also practice peaceful democratic path”.
On the same day
afternoon, Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann was received by Prime Minister
N.Altankhuyag, where parties emphasized on broadening partnership in culture,
tourism, trade and economic relations.
Mongolia
and Vietnam Celebrate 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties
April 14
(infomongolia.com) Mongolia and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam (Vietnam)
are marking the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic
relations marking in 2014.
In accordance
with an agreement reached at the government level on the celebration of the
jubilee on a wide scale, Mongolian delegates led by Chairman of the Citizens’
Representative Khural of Ulaanbaatar (City Council), D.Battulga attended an
opening ceremony for the anniversary in Vietnam.
Within this
scope, representatives of Mongolian arts and culture are participating in
International Hue Festival being hosted in Hue city on April 12-20, 2014.
Mongolia is
being represented by the “Arga Bileg” (Ying Yang) ethno jazz group, the “Mongol
Costumes” fashion agency, and the “Miner” cultural center at the “Erdenet”
Corporation, reports Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia.
Mongolia’s
First Permanent Representative to International Maritime Organization
Accredited
April 14
(infomongolia.com) According to Foreign Ministry of Mongolia, Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland, Mr. N.Tulga presented a Letter of Credence to the
International Maritime Organization Secretary General, Mr. Koji Sekimizu on
April 11, 2014.
Emphasizing a
role of the sea transportation in the economic development of landlocked
developing countries like Mongolia, Ambassador N.Tulga informed of activities
carried out by the Government of Mongolia in the area of sea transportation,
the course of ongoing dialogues with neighboring countries on the transit
transportation and requested to render a support in providing preparations for
an audit examination to be conducted by the International Maritime Organization
in the implementation of marine-related international agreements and treaties
Mongolia has joined.
Mr. Koji
Sekimizu congratulated the Ambassador on being the first Mongolian Permanent
Representative to IMO and pledged to take every effort to develop Mongolia-IMO
cooperation and to provide technical assistance to Mongolia.
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