Mongolia Brief May 19, 2014 Part II
Premier informs on ‘100-day action plan’ in parliament
Ulaanbaatar,
May 19 (MONTSAME) Mongolia’s Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag informed in the
parliament last Friday on the 100-day sprint plan to revive the economy of the
nation.
Developed by
the Cabinet, this plan was approved by the parliament last week, which then
assigned the Cabinet, the Central Bank and the Financial Regulatory Commission
to implement the plan in its due time.
All actions
planned will be realized in due time, with great results stimulating the
economy, said the Prime Minister. Effective measures will be taken to improve
foreign exchange flows, to save 20% of the budget operational expenditure, to
boost the development of small and medium-sized enterprises, to reduce tax
burdens for entities, as well as to increase mining exploration in the nation,
he added.
MPP secretary-general visiting North Korea
Ulaanbaatar,
May 19 (MONTSAME) A delegation headed by J.Monkhbat, the secretary-general of
the Mongolian People’s Party (MPP) started an official visit to the Democratic
People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).
In frames of
the visit, the MPP delegation will be received by Mr Kim Yong-nam, Chairman of
the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of North Korea. In addition,
they will meet with Kang Sok-ju, a politburo member of the North Korea’s Labour
Party and the secretary of the Central Committee of the party.
The visit will
continue until May 24.
Bakei MP meets with SDC delegate
Ulaanbaatar,
May 19 (MONTSAME) Chairman of the Standing Committee on State Structure A.Bakei
MP on Monday met with Mr Deepak Elmer, a Vice Director of Cooperation of
Consulate Department of Cooperation Office at the Swiss Embassy.
After thanking
A.Bakei MP for the reception, Mr Elmer noted that the 10th anniversary of
cooperation development between Mongolia and Switzerland is coinciding with the
50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations this week.
He also
clarified some matters relating to projects funded by the Swiss Agency for
Development and Cooperation /SDC/ and the UN Development Program /UNDP/, before
the sides exchanged views on these issues.
A.Bakei MP
highly spoke about several successful projects themed “Strengthening capacity
of local governance organization” and “Supporting law-making process with civic
participation” running in Mongolia, and talked about multilateral measures
taking place.
Noting that the
previously-rejected draft law on control will be re-submitted, MP A.Bakei said
that a law on state service must be renewed as well.
In response, Mr
Deepak shared his opinions on realization of Bayan-Olgii province-based
projects, and asked Mr Bakei to draw a particular attention to the projects
running in this province during the meeting with Mr Denis Luthe, a head of the
SDC for East Asia matters.
Sukhbaatar province to cooperate with Inner Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar,
May 19 (MONTSAME) An eastern Sukhbaatar province and Khulunbuir city of Inner
Mongolia have established a memorandum on cooperation and mutual understanding.
Last week, this
document was inked by a deputy governor of province D.Khosbayar and his
counterpart Mr Nyu Jengsheng.
The sides
intend to bring bilateral cooperation to newer level in spheres of society,
economy, culture and art, tourism and trade.
At the meeting,
the officials talked about ways of further cooperation in business, mining and
construction sectors.
Training against domestic violence is running
Ulaanbaatar,
May 19 (MONTSAME) With a support of the “World Vision Mongolia” an
international organization, a training themed “Stopping domestic violence and
strengthening capacity of victim protection and service” is running in UB city
on May 19-20.
This two-day
action has been co-organized by training and practice center of Support office
under the General Police Department and department to fight against domestic
violence and crime against children at the Police Department of UB city.
This training
has been involved by a total of 60 police staffers at all level and the all
participants will be provided with information and experience on how to work on
received complains related with domestic violence, to give urgent assistance
and service to victims, to solve such complains and to cooperate with state and
private bodies with same purpose.
Economic council weekly report
May 19
(business-mongolia.com) In relation to the 100 day action plan for boosting
economy proposed by the cabinet the Economic Council was established and
it will organize press conferences and releases every Monday of the week. The
council stated that it will work on long-term plans doubling the country’s
USD10 billion GDP. It presented the economics of recently opened Khutul cement
plant. The plant is one of the successfully built public private partnership
projects in the country. It will produce 1 million tons of cement every year
which makes the USD80 million cement importation unnecessary. It also accounts
half of the country’s annual demand for cement. Increasing the domestic supply
of cement is crucial for the government’s plan to solve housing problems in the
urban areas.
Related:
Economic
Council: We will focus on augmenting GDP to 20 billion US dollars – Montsame, May 19
”Altay zither” recognized as symbol of cultural relations between Mongolia and Germany
May 19
(news.mn) A grand ceremony for the spectacular re-playing of the 1400 year-old
Altay zither that was found in the Mongolian Altai mountains was held at ACA
circus on May 16th, 2014.
The ancient
nomads` unique cultural heritage has been restored in the scope of a
Mongolia-Germany archeological project.
At the grand
ceremony the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia L.Bold and the Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to
Mongolia, Gerhard Thiedemann, officially announced the Altay zither as a symbol
of cultural relations between Mongolia and Germany as the re-playing of the
Altai zither was held on the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations
between Mongolia and the Federal Republic of Germany.
This rare
musical instrument that was found at an archeology dig in a tomb in Jargalant
sum in Khovd is the first musical instrument to be found in Mongolia.
Related:
Ancient
musical instrument becomes symbol of Mongolia and Germany ties – Montsame, May 18
Stock exchange news for May 19
Ulaanbaatar,
May 19 (MONTSAME) At the Stock Exchange trades held Monday, a total of 130
thousand and 195 shares of 23 JSCs were traded costing MNT 79 million 955
thousand and 018.80.
"Remikon”
/114 thousand and 624 units/, "Genco tour bureau" /7,100 units/,
"Khokh gan " /4,620 units/, "Mongolia Development" /1,137
units/ and "Bayangol hotel” /1,000 units/ were the most actively traded in
terms of trading volume, in terms of trading value--"Bayangol hotel” (MNT
54 million and 638 thousand), "Remikon" (MNT 17 million 002 thousand
and 839), "UB-BUK" (MNT two million and 692 thousand), "Material
impex" (MNT one million and 050 thousand) and "Mongolia Development”
(MNT 773 thousand and 150).
The total
market capitalization was set at MNT one trillion 582 billion 447 million 661
thousand and 534. The Index of Top-20 JSCs was 15,505.96, increasing by MNT
7.55 or 0.05% against the previous day.
Stake Your Business Claim Now to Mongolia’s Riches in Mining and Other Sectors on TMN Trade Mission in September 2014
May 19 (Trade
Mission Network) Trade Mission Network (TMN), in an exclusive arrangement with
the Business
Council of Mongolia (BCM) and in conjunction with Discover
Mongolia and Invest
Mongolia Agency, is offering unprecedented business access on a
customized B2B trade mission to this special land.
BCM represents
over 230 of Mongolia’s top national and international companies across all
sectors and YOU will meet top decision makers of your choosing to pursue
specific, pre-defined business opportunities.
Held in
conjunction with the annual Discover Mongolia Mining Exposition in Ulaanbaatar
(UB) on September 4-5, 2014, the weeklong TMN Mission offers unique access to
BCM companies and also to Ministerial and other government officials, all of
whom are responsible for Mongolia’s vast mineral wealth and other business
opportunities.
These are
specially arranged one-on-one business meetings with decision makers and are
NOT just photo ops or “meet and greet” sessions. For a list of BCM companies
available to you for appointments, visit www.bcmongolia.org/en/members.
You will work
closely with TMN before your Mongolia visit to develop your business objectives
and to set up your agenda and appropriate meetings. TMN is already working in
Mongolia and knows the business and political landscape there very well. They
and their colleagues will assist and guide you before, during and after your
visit.
·
Who should join this mission? In recent meetings
in UB, TMN has identified business opportunities in areas such as:
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Mining exploration, production and marketing
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Drilling and production equipment (sales,
leasing, repair/maintenance and re-sale)
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Water/wastewater management
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Clean coal and coal to liquid technologies
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Geology, lobbying, public relations, translation
and other professional services
·
Human resources/workplace management (including
legal, finance and accounting)
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Transportation and logistics
maintenance/development (including rail, air and road)
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Construction in all sectors
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Oil/gas, crude and shale extraction, development
and marketing
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Machinery purchase, building, installation,
repair/maintenance and re-sale
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Power generation (on/off grid), including wind
and solar
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Capital investment, leasing and finance for all
equipment, technology and services
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Coordination and cooperation with Russia, China,
the US and other countries
Your mission
fee of $7,500 includes entry to the Discover Mongolia Mining Exposition,
first-class UB hotel accommodations, one-on-one meetings with BCM members and
appropriate government officials, ground transportation, most meals, and
special receptions.
Your fee also
includes the considerable advance, on-site and follow-up work needed between
your company and TMN to maximize the effectiveness and productivity of your
visit. Tours in and around UB, to the Gobi Desert, and to remote mining sites
such as Oyu Tolgoi (www.ot.mn/en)
are also available by special request at preferred pricing.
If you’re
serious about building your business in this Central Asian land of incredible
growth and opportunity, contact us now to get more
information, discuss your specific needs and reserve your space on this limited
access trip.
Darkhan-Uul Aimag Wins National Football Cup 2014
May 19
(infomongolia.com) With the support of the President's Office, the second
annual "National Cup" football competition among 21 Aimags of
Mongolia has been successfully organized in Ulaanbaatar on May 11-16, 2014.
This year’s
competition brought representatives of 15 Aimags co-organized by Mongolian
Football Federation (MFF) in the Central Stadium and the MFF’s field, and the
15 teams were divided in 4 groups, where first two winners of each group were advanced
to quarter-finals.
The medal
contest matches of the National Cup 2014 were held on May 16, where the Team of
Selenge Aimag won over Sukhbaatar by 6:3 qualifying a Bronze medal and the
final match was held between teams of Darkhan-Uul and Khovd. After second
period of the finals, Darkhan-Uul Aimag dominated over Khovd Aimag by 3:0 score
and achieved a Gold medal accompanying with 8 million MNT (Tugrug).
Last year, the
Team of Dornod Aimag won the National Cup 2013, where Silver and Bronze medals
went to Orkhon and Khovd Aimags.
Related:
Darkhan-Uul
province wins National Cup – Montsame,
May 19
Erchim and Avragch to compete for Spring Open final
Ulaanbaatar,
May 19 (MONTSAME) The winner of a semifinal match between Erchim and Avragch on
Monday will take to arena to play against Khasu Megastars at the final match of
men’s category of the Volleyball National Spring Open tournament.
Organized by
the Mongolian Volleyball Association and Vitafit Group, the Spring Open will
end on May 23. The tournament kicked off on April 21, with participation of six
men and five women clubs.
In the first
semifinal match of men category, the Khasu Megastars defeated last year’s
champion Altain Bars with a set result of 2:0. In women’s category, the bronze
medal match will be played between Monti and Tsairt Mineral on May 21, while Erchim
and Enacoree are going to compete for the gold medal after the bronze medal
match the same day.
Fencing tournament ran in Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar,
May 19 (MONTSAME) A national fencing tournament named after UB Club took place
in Ulaanbaatar on May 16.
In this B-class
tournament of the Mongolian Fencing Association, the competitions were held in
categories of ‘heavy’ sword men, women individuals, with participation of forty
fencers from five clubs.
In women’s
category, the gold medal went to B.Gerelmaa, who was followed by M.Jargalmaa,
A.Khaliunaa and B.Tholmon. In men’s category, E.Dolgoon from UB Club bagged the
gold medal, and was followed by B.Batkhuu from Khangarid Club and E.Bayarbat
from UB Club.
Nat’l championships for freestyle wrestling concluded
Ulaanbaatar,
May 19 (MONTSAME) The national championships for men’s and women’s freestyle
wrestling championships took place on May 16-18 in the Central House of Sports.
The
championships was attended by some 200 wrestlers of over 20 clubs, but top
wrestlers such as a State Honored Sportswoman and World champion S.Battsetseg;
a State Honored Sportswoman and three-time bronze medalist of FILA World
championships O.Nasanburmaa; international masters of sports G.Naranchimeg,
B.Nomin and E.Nyam-Ochir missed the competitions due to injuries.
As the team
result, the “Aldar” sports club at the Ministry of Defense won this year’s
championships with 58 points, grabbing three gold medals, six silver and four
bronze medals.
Mongolian boxers bring medals from Cyprus
Ulaanbaatar,
May 19 (MONTSAME) Men and women boxers of the national selected team of
Mongolia successfully competed in an “A” class international tournament held
last weekend in Cyprus.
This tournament
brought together boxers from 17 countries including Mongolia. As the team
result, Mongolia took 1st place in the competitions.
Gold medals
went to M.Nandintsetseg (women’s 51 kg) and J.Otgonbayar (men’s 91 kg). Two
silver medals won by O.Suvd-Erdene (women’s 60 kg) and Ts.Otgon-Erdene (men’s
64 kg). Moreover, a Mongolian judge Tsogtgerel has been selected as the best
referee.
Drama art bests to be announced today
Ulaanbaatar,
May 19 (MONTSAME) The 11th edition of the international theater festival ‘Saint
Muse’ will announce the high prize winners on Monday.
Before the 'Saint
Muse' prize announcements, a red carpet ceremony will be held at the city main
square (the Genghis Khan square) at 7 pm.
In past ten
year’s time, the festival had been held in a form of a contest announcing and
awarding the best plays staged in Mongolia during one year’s period since its
last edition. In the last decade, the festival awarded the bests among some 400
drama performances and play-staging of national drama theaters. Last year, the
festival advanced to become an international event, with a participation of
judges from Russia, Canada, Serbia, Macedonia and Kosovo. A red carpet ceremony
was included in the edition of 2006 for the first time, and the nomination of
monoplay was introduced in 2013.
This year,
along with Mongolia-staged plays, plays from Egypt, Serbia, Russia’s Tuva and
China’s Inner Mongolia are competing for the Saint Muse. The judging panel
includes famous actor and producer Elizabeth Hess from the International
Theater Institute.
The bests will
be announced in four categories of drama, children’s play, musical and
mono-play among eighty nominees, including ‘Don Quixote’ of the State Drama
Theater (drama), ‘the Chairs’ of Blackbox Theater (drama), ‘Romeo and
Juliette’ of the Classic Musical Production (musical), ‘Adventures of School
Boy Norov’ of the State Drama Theater (children’s), ‘Wolf and Seven Little
Kids’ of 'Little Fir Tree' Theater (children’s), ‘4.48 Psychosis’ of the
Blackbox Theater (monoplay), ‘Human Voice’ from Russia’s Tuva (monoplay) and
‘Waiting’ from Serbia (monoplay).
Colors of Altai Terrain exhibition to open in Art Gallery
Ulaanbaatar,
May 19 (MONTSAME) An exhibition roughly translated ‘Colors of Altai terrain’
will open in the Art Gallery on May 20.
The exhibition
will consist of various technique paintings displaying ever day life and
tradition of the people living in the Altai Mountains in western Mongolia, and
natural beauty in the terrain.
The exhibition
will display nearly 80 paintings by state-prized artists Sh.Chimeddorj,
Ts.Narangerel and Ya.Oyunchimeg, together with young artists.
Food Research Institute for genetically modified food opens at MUST
May 19
(news.mn) The School of Food Engineering and Biotechnology of the Mongolian
University of Science and Technology has established a Food Research Institute
working in food safety, diet and health, and food materials and ingredients.
The Institute,
financed with 4.3 billion MNT from the state budget, will conduct research on
studies of chemical formation, molecule, biology, genetics, immune, and food
harmonization.
President heads to 4th CICA Summit
May 19
(news.mn) The President of Mongolia, Ts.Elbegdorj is going to the IV Summit of the
Conference on Interaction and Cooperation in Central Asia (CICA) which kicks
off in Shanghai on May 20th and 21st. At the 4th CICA Summit, the President is
expected to meet the Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President
V.Putin.
As expected, the
IV CICA summit will be attended by representatives of 46 countries and
international organizations including 11 heads of states and 2 heads of
different governments, as well as 10 heads of international organizations.
The Presidents
of Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Iran, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan,
Afghanistan, Mongolia, Sri Lanka and the Prime Ministers of Cambodia and Iraq
will arrive in Shanghai to participate in the summit. The idea of convening the
CICA was first proposed by Mr. Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of the Republic
of Kazakhstan, on 5th October 1992, at the 47th Session of the United Nations
General Assembly.
Presently CICA
has 24 Member States accounting for nearly ninety percent of the territory and
population of Asia.
The CICA Secretariat,
the administrative body of CICA is located in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Mongolia has
attended its very first conference since it joined to the CICA in June 2001.
The U.S. Congressmen Visit Mongolia
May 19
(infomongolia.com) On May 15, 2014, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia,
Mr. Luvsanvandan BOLD met with member of the U.S. House of Representatives and
Chairman of the
Subcommittee on
the Middle East and South Asia, Congressman Steve Chabot and member of the U.S.
House of Representatives, Congressman Stephen Lynch in the Government House,
Ulaanbaatar.
Minister L.Bold
said the Mongolian people were grateful to the U.S. Congress for the support of
democratic transformations in Mongolia and emphasized a great role of the
inter-parliamentary cooperation in bilateral ties.
During the
meeting, Congressmen noted that in the frameworks of a working visit to Asian
countries, they were highly satisfied with a visit to Mongolia, the country
showing an example of promoting democracy and that the United States highly
value Mongolia’s contribution to the promotion of democracy, human rights and
the rule-of law.
On the
following day, May 16, American Congressmen were received by Speaker of the
State Great Khural (Parliament) Mr. Zandaakhuu ENKHBOLD, where U.S. Ambassador
to Mongolia Piper Campbell, Vice Chairwoman of Mongolian-American Parliamentary
Group, MP M.Batchimeg, MP Mr. Ts.Tsolmon and other officials were present.
During his
meeting Mr. Steve Chabot noted, “Mongolian peacekeepers have been successfully
participating in the international operations by sending its troops to South
Sudan, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. However, Mongolia’s population is
considered few, but the role is significant”.
In response,
Speaker Z.Enkhbold expressed his satisfaction to meet the Congressmen and
Ambassador and said glad to hear that the U.S. Congress values Mongolia’s
contribution in the international peacekeeping operations and Mongolia is
capable to further develop relationship strengthening with the United States in
all appropriate sectors.
India to Participate with Its 16 Companies in 2014 SME
International Trade and Fair to Take Place in Ulaanbaatar,
Mongolia
Within an aim
to broadening the economy, trade and business ties between Mongolia and the
Republic of India, Mongolia-India Business Forum is to take place at the
Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) in Ulaanbaatar on
June 12, 2014.
Representing
India, about 16 companies specialized in hand crafts, textile, medicine, engineering,
agriculture, steel, construction, cosmetics, information technology and oil
sectors will be attending in the Business Forum scheduled in the MNCCI, and promoting
its products and services during 2014 Small and Medium Enterprises International
Trade and Fair to take place in the Misheel Expo Center in Ulaanbaatar on June
12-15, 2014.
Indian Companies to participate in the 2014
Small and Medium Enterprises International Trade and Fair
1. Malmo
Exports - Textile
2. Central
Himalayan - Woolen
3. Swiss Pharma
- Pharmaceuticals
4. Swipha
Exports Pvt Ltd - Pharmaceuticals
5. Hind Pharma
- Pharmaceuticals
6. ICON
Engineering - Engineering
7. Thermax -
Engineering
8. Bow Avenue
Engineering Services - Engineering
9. Bengal
Engineering - Engineering & Agro
10. IMG Hydro
Pneumatics - Engineering & Agro
11. MACKEIL -
Steel and Forging
12. MTABDT Limited
- Constructions
13. Maushumi's
Wellness - Beauty Products
14. Aryan IT
Aolutions - Information Technology for Mines
15. Kanbho
Packaging - Hand Crafts, Home Linen
16. Bharat
Petroleum Corporation (state-owned company) – Petroleum
Umnugovi Aimag Organizes Yak Festival 2014
May 19
(infomongolia.com) Within an aim to increase the number of Yak heads in its
territory, the Governing Administration of Umnugovi Aimag is organizing a Yak
Festival 2014 on May 24, 2014.
The event is
purposed to prevent these animals from extinction danger in their desert areas,
also animal blood reselection and improve the breed quality, as well as promote
benefits of the animals and products.
During the Festival,
trade and fair, consultations, and sports competitions such as lasso, parade of
herders riding yaks and many other relevant contestants will be organized. This
is the third Festival and will take place in Yolyn Am near Zuun Saikhan Mt. of
Dalanzadgad Sum of the aimag.
According to
Umnugovi Aimag statistics, about 3,000-4,000 yaks were counted in 1990 and the
number decreased up to 2,147 heads in 2000, further endangered only 199 yaks in
2004. Therefore, the Aimag authorities with an aim to save the animals are organizing
the 2014 Yak Festival in its territory for consecutive third year.
President of Mongolia to Have Bilateral Talks with State
Heads of China and Russia During Fourth Summit of CICA in Shanghai
May 19
(infomongolia.com) President of Mongolia, Mr. Tsakhia ELBEGDORJ will be
attending the Fourth Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence
Building Measures in Asia (CICA) to be convened in Shanghai, the People’s
Republic of China on May 20-21, 2014.
The President
of Mongolia plans to address the Summit on the position and policy of Mongolia
for cooperation with CICA and its member states and regional cooperation as
well as to hold bilateral meetings with the President of the PR of China, Mr.
Xi Jinping, President of the Russian Federeation, Mr. Vladimir Vladimirovich
Putin and other heads of state.
The Fourth
Summit is expected to finalize the Declaration on the Principles Guiding Relations
among the CICA Member States submitted during the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of
the CICA held in Astana,
Kazakhstan on
September 12, 2012. In the scope of the Document, Mongolia’s declaration on its
nuclear-weapon-free status;
Mongolia's
initiative on “Ulaanbaatar Dialogue on the Northeast Asian Security”;
establishment of International Research Center in Mongolia with participation
of developing land-locked countries, and call for speedy accession of Central
Asian countries to the Multilateral Agreement on this International Think Tank
for LLDCs will be processed to include in the Final Declaration.
Conference on
Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) is a multi-national
forum for enhancing cooperation towards promoting peace, security and stability
in Asia. A member-state hosting the regular meeting of the Heads of State
and/or Government is chairing the CICA Summit until the next regular Meeting,
where Kazakhstan held the CICA Chairmanship in 2002-2010, Turkey assumed CICA
Chairmanship in 2010- 2014, and the People’s Republic of China is holding the
CICA Chairmanship for the period 2014-2016.
Main CICA
meetings:
First
Ministerial Meeting - September 1999
First Summit -
June 2002
Second
Ministerial Meeting - October 2004
Second Summit -
June 2006
Third
Ministerial Meeting - August 2008
Third Summit -
June 2010
Fourth
Ministerial Meeting - September, 2012
Fourth Summit -
May, 2014
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