Mongolia Brief May 26, 2014
Foreign Minister to Visit Sweden
Ulaanbaatar,
May 25 (MONTSAME) The Mongolia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs L.Bold will start
an official visit to the Kingdom of Sweden on Monday.
The Mongolian
Minister has been invited by his counterpart of Sweden Mr Carl Bildt, and this
visit runs on occasion of the 50th anniversary of Mongolia and Sweden.
The countries
established the diplomatic relations on June 30, 1964.
Stock Exchange Weekly Review
Ulaanbaatar,
May 25 (MONTSAME) Five stock trades were held at Mongolia's Stock Exchange May
19-23, 2014.
In overall, 198
thousand and 026 shares were sold of 47 joint-stock companies totaling MNT 122
million 205 thousand and 306.30.
"Remikon”
/119 thousand and 407 units/, "Hai Bi Oil /28 thousand and 615 units/,
"Genco tour bureau” /21 thousand and 037 units/, "Khokh gan” /8,420
units/ and "Merex" /2,997 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 767 thousand
and 792), "Hai Bi Oil" /MNT nine million 442 thousand and 950/,
"Baganuur" /MNT four million 587 thousand and 534/ and "Material
impex" (MNT four million 478 thousand and 500).
Rosneft and NIC signed a petroleum deal
May 25
(business-mongolia.com) During the International Economic Forum in
St.Petersburg, Mongolian NIC and Russian Rosneft companies signed a 5-year
petroleum supply deal worth USD1.3 billion – 1.2 million ton petroleum until
the end of May, 2019. NIC accounts for 25% of the Mongolian petroleum market.
The deal was signed by Chairman of Rosneft Igor Sechin and Executive Director
of NIC JSC S.Altantsetseg. President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin was
also present in the signing ceremony.
Russian President Receives Our PM
Ulaanbaatar,
May 25 (MONTSAME) On the fields of the Saint Petersburg International Economic
Forum, the Prime Minister of Mongolia N.Altankhuyag was received Friday by Mr
Vladimir Putin, the President of the Russian Federation, in St. Petersburg.
The Russian
leader thanked the Premier for attending the international economic forum in
Russia, then the tow dignitaries exchanged views on the bilateral cooperation
and economic issues, also touching upon railways and joint ventures matters.
The Prime
Minister said Mongolia and Russia have long-year friendly relations,
emphasizing that these ties are among the priorities of the Mongolian foreign
policy, "we always wants to advance the relations". Hr also noted
that he had met with authorities of joint ventures.
The Premier
reaffirmed that the Russian President has been invited to Mongolia on occasion
of the 75th anniversary of the Victory in the Khalkh River Battle.
He stressed that
the government of Mongolia is ready to talk with Russia about modifying an
utilization of the joint railways, augmenting freight turnover, easing visa
requirements, supporting a matter on building gas pipelines through territory
of Mongolia.
IT Section of Parliamentary Office Attends ICT Expo 2014
Ulaanbaatar,
May 25 (MONTSAME) Information Technology section of the Parliamentary Office is
participating in the ICT Expo 2014 which opened May 22 in the “Misheel Expo”
center.
Running for the
eighth time, this year’s exhibition has been organized by the Agency of
Information Technology, Post and Communication in frames of the 93rd
anniversary of foundation of the modern communication sector in Mongolia and
World Communications and Information Society Day under a motto “Progressive
technology--Smart consumption”.
At the
exhibition, IT experts are introducing to the public the parliament.mn website
which is registered at the Inter-Parliamentary Union as well as the
open.parliament.mn website, are displaying applications such as LawsMN,
automatic machine for governmental services, and the “State Great Khural”
module. “Parliamentary Office currently has some 100 websites. This time we are
attending the exhibition with main three websites,” a chairman of the IT
section J.Elbegzaya said.
The ICT
Expo-2014 will continue until Monday.
Vice Minister of Agriculture Meets SDC Director
Ulaanbaatar,
May 25 (MONTSAME) The Vice Minister of Industry and Agriculture Ts.Tuvaan has
received a delegation led by Mr Martin Dahinden, a director of the Swiss Agency
for Development and Cooperation (SDC), who paid an official visit to Mongolia
May 20-22.
It was decided
by an agreement that Mongolia is to receive a technical assistance from the SDC
for introducing achievements of the “Mongolian potato” programme in agriculture
and that the sides are to forward their cooperation.
The visit of
the SDC director has coincided with the 50th anniversary of the
Mongolia-Switzerland diplomatic relations and 10th anniversary of the SDC
Office in Mongolia.
From last
decade, the SDC has been implementing many projects and programmes--on refining
the agricultural sector, especially potato farming, on upgrading the pasture
management, introducing an insurance system of livestock. Moreover, the SDC
gave aid and support to Mongolia during the dzud natural disaster in 2009-2010.
China’s Deputy Justice Minister visits Mongolia
May 26
(news.mn) China`s Deputy Justice Minister, Zhang Zhijun, is to make a
two-day official visit to Mongolia between May 26th and 27th upon the
invitation of the Justice Minister of Mongolia, Kh.Temuujin.
During the
visit, the two counterparts are expected to exchange information on the reforms
of the legislatures of both countries, legislation systems, and also detention
center functions.
The parties
will also hold talks over the further increase of bilateral relations and
collaboration between the legislatures, and the potential of mutual legal
assistances between the two countries.
The Deputy
Justice Minister of Mongolia E.Erdenejamiyan and China`s Deputy Justice
Minister Zhang Zhijun are to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation
between the two ministries.
Related:
Deputy
Minister of Justice of China to Visit – Montsame,
May 26
"11 11" Center Reports
Ulaanbaatar,
May 26 (MONTSAME) Last week, the "11 11" center, created at the
cabinet of reforms, received suggestions, complaints and words of
gratitude from 866 people.
Many complained
about a costly loan prepayment imposed by commercial banks to winners of a
housing raffle for the newly-completed Buyant Ukhaa apartments. Others asked
about availability of the low-interest loan program of the Government for those
willing to build a house. The procedure of the low-interest loan program has
been changed so as to allow the loans to private house builders, the Urban
Development Ministry answered. Once the amendments are approved, the Government
loans will be available for the house builders, with annual 8% interest in
Ulaanbaatar and with 7% interest in provinces.
People were
also irritated by the Khan bank’s decision not to render services to those
showing a reference ticket from the Government Services Machines (GSM). The
State Registration Authority said they warned the bank on this matter and
applied to the Fair Competition Agency already.
Future Engineers to Be Trained in Japan
Ulaanbaatar,
May 26 (MONTSAME) The parliamentary session decided last Friday to launch the
"Higher Engineering Education Development" project which has been
included in the mid-term program of the Mongolia-Japan Strategic Partnership.
This program
was approved during a visit of the Mongolian PM to Japan last year, including
this education project that aims to improve curricula of engineering and
natural sciences classes of the Sciences and Technology University and National
University of Mongolia, to support a quality of academic works by teachers and
scientists, and to prepare qualified engineers and specialists in a short
period.
Under this
project, the Mongolians will study double-degree (320), master’s degree (100),
doctorate (60), and non-degree (325) programs. The project will be implemented
under a soft loan of USD 74.1 million, with annual interest of 0.2%, and
repayment condition of 20 years. In the first six years of the project
implementation, there will be no loan payment.
Conference for Khalkh River Battle Victory Anniversary Runs in Moscow
Ulaanbaatar,
May 26 (MONTSAME) A conference dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the
Mongolian and Soviet soldiers victory in the Khalkh River Battle ran May 17 in
the Central Museum of Armed Forces in Moscow, Russia.
It was
organized by the Moscow-based officials of Zabaykalsky Krai and became the
first event of the anniversary. The conference's date was not chosen
accidentally because this is the foundation day of the Lenin Order laureate
Zabaykalsky Krai’s Military District that took part in the Battle.
The conference
brought together Sh.Altangerel, the Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to Russia; Bair Jamsuyev, a senator of the Federal
Council of the Russian Federation; N.Makarov, Army General and Hero of Russia;
N.G.Bogdanov, the Battle veteran; A.Mikhailov, People’s Artist of Russia; and
Yelena Limorenko, a daughter of tankman and Hero of Soviet Union A.P.Pyankov.
Mr Altangerel
congratulated the gathered, and highlighted that the Victory in the Khalkh
River Battle was a basis for the Soviet Union’s Victory over the World War II
and Mongolia’s complete gaining of its independence in 1949.
After the
conference, a state-run “Chita” TV and radio company displayed a documentary
film about the Battle, and artists of cultural center at the Russian Armed
Forces gave a concert.
Nat’l Campaign against Cancer Runs in Darkhan-Uul Aimag
Ulaanbaatar,
May 25 (MONTSAME) A national campaign against cancer was organized in
Darkhan-Uul aimag on May 12-17, 2014.
As a commercial
Khan Bank’s website reports about it, the campaign was conducted for the fourth
consecutive year through collaboration with National Cancer Center (NCC) and
Mongolian National Broadcaster. This aimag is one of the most densely populated
ones, some 160 people die of cancer every year there, surveys say. A medical
team led by R. Ganbaatar, a head of the Surgery Department of NCC, screened and
diagnosed 1,536 people within six days. As a result, 16 people were diagnosed
with cancer, 28 suspected cancer cases were identified, 89 tumors were
diagnosed along with 39 cases of cancer causing diseases, and six urgent
surgeries were conducted.
One of the
significant events of this campaign was the organization of training about
cancer registration and registering software for doctors, statisticians and
cancer recording specialists of the General Hospital of the province. Brochures
and other supporting information on the topic were also distributed to the
locals.
Since the
National Campaign against Cancer was organized in 2011 in Darkhan-Uul aimag, a
total of 540 people were screened, this year, the number reached 2,076. At high
risk people who had been planning to be screened and diagnosed at the National
Cancer Center in the city were glad that the action in their home greatly saved
their time.
This year, the
NCC’s doctors, divided into five groups, are to work in high risk aimags. The
medical team which worked in Darkhan-Uul will go on to work in Selenge aimag.
Another team started working in Zavkhan aimag on 20th May, and will
subsequently travel to Gobi-Altai aimag.
SUMO/ Hakuho takes 29th title with clutch win over Harumafuji on Day 15
May 25 (Asahi
Shimbun) Grand champion Hakuho quickly dispatched compatriot Harumafuji on May
25 to win his 29th Emperor's Cup while denying Kisenosato a chance to capture
his first title at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Needing a
victory over yokozuna Harumafuji to win the tournament outright, Hakuho
delivered when he used an arm throw to send his opponent toppling down in the
day's final bout while improving to 14-1. Harumafuji dropped to 11-4.
"I'm
thrilled to win my 29th title at the age of 29," Hakuho said. "It's
hard to find the words to describe it other than I did my best."
Kisenosato
needed Hakuho to lose in order to force a playoff, but it didn't happen. The
ozeki did his part to stay in the title chase when he used a barrage of
powerful arm thrusts in the penultimate bout at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan to
defeat yokozuna Kakuryu and improve to 13-2.
Mongolian
Kakuryu finished his first tournament at sumo's highest rank with a 9-6 mark, a
result that will leave his critics questioning his yokozuna credentials.
Kakuryu was in
decent shape until he lost his final three bouts and will need to work on his
stamina to post a result worthy of a grand champion.
In other major
bouts, sekiwake Tochiozan threw down Ikioi to improve to 10-5. Ikioi, a No. 5
maegashira who was in contention up until the second to the last day, finished
the tournament with a solid 11-4 record and picked up the Fighting Spirit
Prize.
Sekiwake
Goeido, the only wrestler to beat Hakuho, got a grip on the belt of Kotoshogiku
and used an arm throw to defeat the ozeki while securing a winning record of
8-7 and being awarded the tournament's Outstanding Performance Prize. It was a
disappointing tourney for Kotoshogiku, who finished with a 5-10 record.
Rising star
Endo, a No. 4 maegashira, finished on a winning note when he used an arm throw
to send down No. 12 maegashira Takanoiwa (3-12) to improve to 7-8.
Endo wasn't
able to secure a winning record, but he did win four of his first five bouts,
which included a huge upset of grand champion Kakuryu on Day 4.
Further down
the ranks, Egypt's Osunaarashi, a No. 10 maegashira, shoved out No. 15
maegashira Kyokushuho to finish with an impressive 10-5 record. Mongolian
Kyokushuho also had a strong tournament, posting a record of 9-6.
Osunaarashi
finished strong, winning six of his last seven bouts, an accomplishment that
should help him move up the ranks.
Komusubi
Chiyootori overpowered No. 8 maegashira Takayasu (6-9) to finish with a 5-10
mark. Yoshikaze, also a komusubi, beat Kyokutenho to close out at 6-9 while
sending the Mongolian veteran to his 12th loss against only three wins.
Related:
Yokozuna Hakuho Takes Top
Division Championship for His 29th Time – infomongolia.com, May 26
Boys’ Team Takes 5th Place in 3x3 Basketball World Schools Championship
Ulaanbaatar,
May 26 (MONTSAME) The national boys’ team has become the 5th in the 3vs3
Basketball World Schools Championship.
The events ran
May 23-25 in Beijing, China. For the first time, Mongolia was represented there
by boys’ and girls’ teams.
The girls took
11th place.
In the
preliminary rounds, the boys’ team defeated opponents from France and Iran. In
the semi-finals, they were defeated by Hungary, losing to compete for a medal.
The boys achieved the prize-winning 5th after beating Estonia and Taiwan.
Prime Minister visits Russia
May 26
(news.mn) Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag made an official visit to the Russian
Federation between May 22nd and 25th. During the visit, Prime Minister
N.Altankhuyag attended the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
The Prime Minister also met with Russian President V.Putin.
This was the
first time that Mongolia has been represented at the government level at the
St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) thst has been annually
organized since 1997 with the participation of state or government heads and
companies from Russia and other countries. Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag
attended the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum accompanied by
delegates including the Minister of Economic Development N.Batbayar, the Deputy
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia D.Gankhuyag and the Chairman of the
Petroleum Authority G.Ulziiburen.
After the St.
Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russian President V.Putin received
Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag on May 24th.
At the
beginning of the meeting, the Russian President expressed pleasure at the
acceptance of his invitation and for the Mongolian Prime Minister’s coming to the
St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. President V.Putin and Prime
Minister N.Altankhuyag had talks over multiple issues including railway
infrastructure and joint industries and they exchanged views on how to increase
further bilateral relations.
Prime Minister
N.Altankhuyag pointed out that Mongolia and Russia has had traditionally
diplomatic relations for a very long time. He continued to say that bilateral
relations with the Russian Federation is one of the priorities of Mongolia`s
foreign policy.
Prime Minister
N.Altankhuyag told President V.Putin that he had talked with the directors of
the Mongolia-Russia railway joint venture company and exchanged views over
issues and matters.
Prime Minister
N.Altankhuyag re-affirmed to the Russian side that Mongolia`s President had
invited Russian President V.Putin to the 75th anniversary of Khalkh Gol battle
victory during the 4th Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building
Measures in Asia (CICA) Summit in Shanghai, China.
Also at the
meeting, Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag said that the Government of Mongolia is
ready to negotiate on issues including improving the railway JVC efficiency,
increasing railway shipments, and reciprocal visa-free travel.
Prime Minister
N.Altankhuyag also met Russian Railways President V.Yakunin on May 23rd as part
of his visit to Russia.
Prime Minister
N.Altankhuyag and Russian Railways President V.Yakunin exchanged opinions how
to increase Mongolia-Russia JVC Ulaanbaatar railway revenue, and mutually
beneficial collaboration in this field. Both parties agreed to further
bilateral collaboration.
During the
meeting Mongolia`s petroleum importer “Magnai Trade” and “Shunkhlai” signed a 5
year cooperation agreement with the Russian Rosneft company.
Government of Mongolia Ready to Support Issue on Natural Gas Pipeline through Mongolian Territory, Says
Premier N.Altankhuyag
May 26
(infomongolia.com) Prime Minister of Mongolia N.Altankhuyag, who attended the
International Economic Forum 2014 in Saint Petersburg, held a meeting with
President of the Russian Federation V.V.Putin on May 24, 2014.
At the
beginning of meeting, state of head Vladimir Putin expressed his gratitude to
Premier N.Altankhuyag for accepting the invitation to participate in the
International Forum and parties exchanged views on further bilateral
partnership and economical issues, besides discussed about many other topics
such as railway and joint ventures established by two governments.
Prime Minister
N.Altankhuyag underlined that Mongolia and Russia are friendly nations with
long traditional ties, our country’s relationship with the Russian Federation
is considered as the priority foreign policy and we always prefer to deepen
this traditional relations.
Also, Premier
N.Altankhuyag mentioned that he met with authorities of Mongolia-Russia joint
ventures including Ulaanbaatar Railway and other organizations to exchange
views and re-affirmed the invitation of the President of Mongolia to
participate in the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the victory in the
Battles of Khalkh River to commemorate in Dornod Aimag of Mongolia in August
2014.
During the
meeting Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag expressed his readiness to discuss issues
regarding a joint railway efficient utilization, transportation increases, and
reciprocal visa free travel and if necessary, the Government of Mongolia is
ready to support the issue on construction of natural gas pipeline between
Russia and China through Mongolian territory.
Russian Rosneft Company Signs 5-Year Term Contract with
Mongolia’s NIC LLC for Oil Products Supplies
May 26
(infomongolia.com) During the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum
2014 (SPIEF) held on May 22-24, the Russian state-owned Rosneft Company signed
a 5-year contract for oil products supplies to Mongolian NIC LLC, a subsidiary
of company of Petrovis LLC, which is considered a leading importer of Mongolia.
The document
was signed by Rosneft President, Chairman of the Managing Board, Mr. Igor
Sechin and NIC LLC Executive Director, Ms. Sonomtseren ALTANTSETSEG, where
President of the Russian Federation Mr. Vladimir Putin was present.
The overall
cost of supplies for the period of June 2014 and May 2019 is estimated at 1.3
billion USD with volume of more than 1.2 million tons. The overall Mongolian
market share of NIC accounts for 25%.
Rosneft is
aimed at increasing the volumes of supplies to the Mongolian market, where the
Rosneft Company already reached similar agreements with other local companies
such as Shunkhlai and Magnai Trade. This will allow Rosneft to supply up to 80%
of the needs of oil products of the Mongolian market. The Agreements will be signed
in the nearest future.
Following the
signing ceremony Igor Sechin commented, “The Mongolian market has a great
capability of growth and therefore it is important that Rosneft takes a firm
position in it. At the same time the Company is aimed at the expanding of the
mutually beneficial cooperation with Mongolian partners”.
Rosneft Signs Agreement on Cooperation with Petroleum Authority of Mongolia
May 26
(infomongolia.com) On May 24, 2014, the Russian state-owned Rosneft Company
signed a 5-year contract for oil products supplies with Mongolia’s formerly
state-owned NIC Company, which is now owned by Petrovis LLC as it's subsidary
company since 2004.
So on the same
day, the Rosneft signed a 5-year term contracts with Mongolia’s another two
leading importer companies of Magnai Trade and Shunkhlai.
The documents
were signed by Rosneft President, Mr. Igor Sechin and Executive Directors of
above companies, where President of the Russian Federation Mr. Vladimir Putin
was also present.
The overall
cost of supplies for the period of June 2014 and May 2019 is estimated at 1.0
billion USD with volume of more than 1.0 million tons. The overall Mongolian
market share of Magnai Trade and Shunkhlai companies account for 28%.
Importantly,
the contracts are concluded directly with the end users of petroleum products,
which made economically attractive negotiations for the parties.
In addition,
the Rosneft and Petroleum Authority of Mongolia signed an agreement on
cooperation inked by the Company's President Mr. Igor Sechin and Head of the
Authority Mr. Gungaajav ULZIIBUREN. The agreement provides for a joint
assessment of the prospects of participation of the Parties in promising
infrastructure projects in the field of petroleum products in Mongolia as well
as in the field of oil and gas deposits in Mongolia.
Minister of Economic Development N.Batbayar Requests
Russian Side to Construct Natural Gas Pipeline via Mongolian Territory
May 26
(infomongolia.com) Mongolian delegates led by Prime Minister of Mongolia
N.Altankhuyag have participated in the Saint Petersburg International Economic
Forum held on May 22-24, 2014.
During the
attendance, Premier N.Altankhuyag and Minister for Economic Development of
Mongolia N.Batbayar have held meetings with the Russian President V.V.Putin,
Russian Railways President V.I.Yakunin, Rosneft President I.I.Sechin and
Minister for Economic Development of the Russian Federation A.V. Ulyukaev
respectively.
During the
meeting between Minister Nyamjav BATBAYAR and Minister Aleksei Valentinovich
Ulyukaev, parties exchanged views on accelerating bilateral economic
partnership, where Minister N.Batbayar proposed Mongolia’s initiations on
constructing natural gas and oil pipelines, auto roads and energy network
connecting Russia and China through Mongolian territory.
In the scope of
natural gas pipeline via Mongolian territory, Minister N.Batbayar offered that
Russia, China and Mongolia, the three parties should agree on establishing a
new concept of this gas route namely “Steppe Road”. He also noted it was good
that the Governments of Russia and China have negotiated to construct a natural
gas pipeline and if the route passes through Mongolia it would be the most
beneficial solution for three countries.
Furthermore,
Minister N.Batbayar said in order to increase bilateral trade turnover, parties
agreed to mutually realize its national currencies, to establish a swap
agreement and strengthen cooperation between the Central Banks of the two
countries.
In response,
Russian Minister A.Ulyukaev affirmed to fully utilize the economic partnership
opportunities and offered to study on co-establishing and joining a Free Trade
and Economic Zone.
Afterwards,
relevant Ministries agreed to establish agreement on cooperation between the
two countries in order to facilitate bilateral economic partnership.
Welcome to Folk Art in Bottles
May 26
(infomongolia.com) The Art in the Bottle exhibition by B.Tsevegsuren is made
its opening today at the Blue Moon Art Gallery, Ulaanbaatar, which is located
on south to the First Campus of National University of Mongolia.
This is first
of its kind of exhibition being displayed in UB and is devoted to the art and
craft of building and collecting aircrafts as well as folk art showcasing
Mongolian nomads’ life and other whimsies in bottles, light bulbs, flasks and
other glass containers.
Here you will
find the most extensive gallery of this folk artisan craft including over 100
pieces by the experienced artist and is offered as a free entrance for public
to be continued until May 28, 2014.
State Secretary Meets Nepal Delegates
Ulaanbaatar,
May 26 (MONTSAME) The State Secretary of the Ministry of Justice J.Bayartsetseg
Thursday received official delegates of Nepal during their visit May 18-23.
Ms Bayartsetseg
spoke about experience and laws of Mongolia on a fight against human
trafficking-- preventing, ceasing, detecting, protecting victims and providing
legal assistance.
Here the
Nepalese delegates, representing Ministries of Women, Children and Social
Welfare, of Law and Justice, of Home Affairs and of Labor, visited also several
state organizations.
Foreign Minister of Mongolia Pays Official Visits to Kingdoms of Sweden and Denmark
May 26
(infomongolia.com) Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Mr. Luvsanvandan
BOLD left the country to pay an official visit to the Kingdom of Sweden on May
26 upon the invitation of his counterpart of Sweden Mr. Carl Bildt and to the
Kingdom of Denmark at the invitation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of
Denmark Mr. Martin Lidegaard on May 27-28, 2014 respectively.
During his
visit to Sweden, Minister L.Bold will meet Foreign Minister Carl Bildt and Minister
for Public Administration and Housing Stefan Attefall and attend a
Mongolia-Sweden Business Forum to be co-hosted by the Mongolian National
Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The present
visit implemented within the 50th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic
relations between Mongolia and the Kingdom of Sweden has a great importance for
furthering bilateral friendly relations and cooperation, maintaining the frequency
of top and high-level talks, strengthening mutual understanding and addressing
bilateral and international issues of mutual concern.
Mongolia and
the Kingdom of Sweden have established the diplomatic relations on June 30,
1964.
The official
visit to Denmark is being paid following an official visit of Danish Parliament
Speaker Mogens Lykketoft, which took place last year within the 45th
anniversary of diplomatic relations that had significance for fostering
bilateral relations and cooperation.
During his
upcoming visit, Minister L.Bold will pay courtesy calls to Her Majesty
Margrethe II, the Queen of Denmark and Danish Parliament Speaker Mogens
Lykketoft and held meetings with his Danish counterpart Martin Lindegaard and
Minister of Trade and Development Cooperation Mogens Jensen, reports the
Foreign Ministry of Mongolia.
Mongolia and
the Kingdom of Denmark have established the diplomatic relations on August 05,
1968.
Related:
FM
L.Bold to Visit Sweden and Denmark – Montsame,
May 26
Consultative Meeting Runs between Foreign Ministries Consular Departments
Ulaanbaatar,
May 26 (MONTSAME) The second consultative meeting of the Foreign ministries
consular departments of Mongolia and Turkey took place in Ulaanbaatar on May
23.
Under
leadership of directors of the two departments Sh.Sukhbaatar and Mehmet Samsar,
the meeting discussed issues regarding travel conditions and rights protection
for the peoples of the two countries, and a cooperation between the consular
services departments. The meeting was attended by B.Batkhishig, the Ambassador
of Mongolia to Turkey.
At the meeting,
the sides highlighted the importance of the intergovernmental agreement on
reciprocal visits of citizens of the two countries in developing their
relationship, and agreed to conclude pacts on matters of social security and
health insurance of peoples residing in Turkey from Mongolia and vice versa.
They also decided to draw attention to several issues including issuing of
employment permission for Mongolians in Turkey, updating the limit of passenger
carriage for the Turkish Airliner, mutual acceptance of drivers’ licenses,
entrance visa waiver for the Turkish who have long-stay visas in Mongolia.
The parties
also agreed about conclusion of a cooperation agreement between civil
registration organizations of the two countries, and a visit of relevant
Mongolian officers to Turkey to learn experiences on address-registration
system, social protection and electronic visa.
The same day,
Foreign Minister L.Bold received a Turkish delegation led by Mehmet Samsar, a
director of the Consular Services Department of the Foreign Ministry of Turkey.
Pleased with the successful implementation of the relationship of the
Mongolia-Turkey comprehensive partnership, Mr Bold agreed with the delegation
on advancing this relationship, the protection of legal rights of the two
peoples, and increasing economic relations and investments.
Switzerland and Mongolia celebrate double jubilee
May 26
(news.mn) A celebration for the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations
between Mongolia and the Swiss Confederation was held in Bern in Switzerland on
May 22nd. In his opening speech for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of
diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Switzerland, Ambassador B.Purevdorj
stated that the Swiss Confederation was the first western country and
non-socialist trade partner that established diplomatic relations with
Mongolia. He evaluated the two countries` path in bilateral relations and
cooperation as well as the current development and future perspectives of the
nations.
Currently
bilateral cooperation between Mongolia and Switzerland has expanded in
agriculture, development in the countryside, micro-mining, vocational training,
and strengthening of administration.
The 10th
anniversary of Swiss development cooperation in Mongolia falls this year at the
same time as the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
At the
celebration of the double jubilee, officials from the Swiss Federal Department
for Foreign Affairs, Parliament, the Swiss Agency for Development and
Cooperation (SDC), the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, as well as Swiss
and Mongolian citizens were present.
Related:
Mongolian
Embassy Celebrates 50th Anniversary – Montsame,
May 26
ICT Expo-2014 Exhibition Takes Place
Ulaanbaatar,
May 26 (MONTSAME) Dedicated to 93rd anniversary of foundation of the modern
communication sector in Mongolia, the 8th ICT Expo national exhibition was
mounted May 22-26 in the "Misheel Expo" center.
This year's
action has been organized by the Agency of Information Technology, Post and
Communication attracting 57 companies and 14 organizations. The biggest
companies such as Skytel, Mobicom, Unitel and G-Mobile, and PC providers and TV
channels have displayed their services.
The participant
introduced to guests the latest progressive applications and explained their
features. The very first searching system of Mongolia and a first
E-application shop were inaugurated, and Skytel company opened its maps
application as well.
An opinion poll
is to reveal best participants of the event in nominations of top technology,
services, innovation, investor, solution, product and the best appreciated
product. A prize granting ceremony is to run this Wednesday.
A national
championship for E-sports will take place soon.
Mongolian Representative Attends UN Meeting
Ulaanbaatar,
May 26 (MONTSAME) Permanent Representative of Mongolia to the United Nations
(UN) O.Och attended May 23 a UN General Assembly high-level event on Achieving
Poverty Eradication through Full Employment and Decent Work for All.
At the meeting
that ran at initiative of the president of the UN General Assembly John W.Ashe,
the delegates stressed that growth-driven quality jobs are key to the poverty
reduction in the post-2015 era.
Eradicating
poverty is the greatest global challenge facing the world today and an
indispensable requirement for sustainable development, in particular for
developing countries. This imperative is reflected in the Millennium
Development Goals to halve global extreme poverty by 2015.
Mr Och said
that for Mongolia’s part, the decline in poverty in recent years was rooted in
targeted Government programs that aimed at creating a skilled workforce, and
still, more is needed to be done to further address the poverty-related issues.
Looking ahead, he said full employment and decent work for all should be a top
priority for the new development agenda.
He also noted
that Mongolia will cooperate with others in including the matter of Poverty
Eradication through Full Employment and Decent Work for all in the Post -2015
Development Agenda.
Sciences Academy Welcomes Vietnamese Delegation
Ulaanbaatar,
May 26 (MONTSAME) The president of Mongolia's Academy of Sciences Mr
B.Enkhtuvshin Monday received the Vietnamese delegates led by a vice president
of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences.
The sides
exchanged views on future cooperation in culture, education, sciences and
technology spheres in which the two countries have profound cooperation
experience.
Present at the
meeting were also T.Dorj, a deputy president of the Academy, L.Davaagiv, a head
of Department for Foreign Relations, and Mr Fan Dang Duong, the Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Vietnam to Mongolia.
The sides
agreed that a "60 years of friendly relations and cooperation between
Mongolia and Vietnam" scientific conference must be run at the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs on May 27, dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the diplomatic
ties between Mongolia and Vietnam, established in November 17 of 1954.
D.Erdenebileg Becomes 11-Time National Champion
Ulaanbaatar,
May 26 (MONTSAME) At the end of the national draughts championship of 2014 last
Saturday, international master D.Erdenbileg was announced as the winner of the
men’s category of the tournament, reaching the championship title for the 11th
time.
In the women’s
category of the tournament, high school pupil M.Odgerel bagged the gold medal,
achieving the championship title for the first time.
The national
draught championship ran in Ulaanbaatar, under a support of the Culture, Sports
and Tourism Ministry and a sponsorship of Bodibadmaarag Co, with 14 men and 12
women players.
At the final
game, D.Erdenebileg had a draw with M.Ganjargal, who was leading the tournament
together with D.Erdenebileg until this last game. The championship title went
to D.Erdenebileg who had a ‘coefficient’ advantage over M.Ganjargal. The bronze
medal went to Ts.Hashchuluun.
At the women’s
tournament, M.Odgerel was followed by G.Amgalan and Ye.Ariunzaya.
Kh.Tsagaanbaatar to Rule Para-Judo Federation
Ulaanbaatar,
May 26 (MONTSAME) State Honored Sportsman and World champion for judo
Kh.Tsagaanbaatar has been elected the president of Mongolia’s Para-Judo
Federation (MPJF).
The MPJF at
Mongolia’s Judo Federation (MJF) is paying great attention to judo for
para-athletes. By this reason the MPJF has selected one of the top Mongolian
judokas as its head.
According to
programmes of the MPJF, the national championship for para-judo will take place
on May 30-31. Winners will be awarded a right to compete in Para-Asian Games
and World Championships.
Soroban Festival Celebrated Here
Ulaanbaatar,
May 26 (MONTSAME) The Mongolia-Japan cultural center hosted a Soroban festival
May 24-25.
The Mongolian
Child and Youth Association of Soroban (MCYAS) organized the event for the
fourth time, with attendance of honor guests Mr Dino Wong, a president of the
Universal Concept of Mental Arithmetic Systems (UCMAS), and Ms Jenny Yap, an
instructor at the UCMAS, who earlier had arrived in Ulaanbaatar by invitation
of MCYAS and ‘Oyuny Tulga’ school. Amid the festival, a training session was
held for teachers of the association.
Since joining
the MCYAS to UCMAS as the 58th member, the Mongolian children have attended a
couple of international soroban competitions to achieve silver and bronze
medals.
Amazing “Little Star’s” circus arrives in Mongolia
May 26
(news.mn) The world renowned “Dwarf circus” has arrived in Mongolia upon the
invitation of Mongolia`s national circus.
The amazing
circus group will perform the Little Star’s Miracle, consisting of all kind of
circus acts. The circus troupe, made up of circus artists with dwarfism, will
stage the performance for Mongolian audience between May 25th and June 1st.
This sole dwarf
circus, the only one in the world, once performed in the Mongolian circus
before, 20 years ago.
This time the
circus has arrived in Mongolia with a group of 35 performers that includes
clowns, acrobats, as well as 20 trained animals.
Bearded
Vulture or Ooch Yol Announced as Pride Bird of Umnugovi Aimag
May 26
(infomongolia.com) On May 22, 2014, the Citizens Representative Khural of
Umnugovi Aimag (Aimag Council) approved a Decree No.69 from May 08 at its Board
Members’ meeting to announce the bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), also
known as the lammergeyer or lammergeyer or Ooch Yol in Mongolian language as
the Pride Bird of Umnugovi Aimag.
The Decision is
aimed to promote the Bird not only as an aimag bird, but also as a national
pride species and to protect and introduce nationwide, which is registered in
the Red Book of Mongolia.
The Yol is a
bird of prey and the only member of the genus Gypaetus, it eats mainly carrion
and lives and breeds on crags in high mountains in southern Europe, the
Caucasus, Africa, the Indian subcontinent, Tibet, and Mongolia laying one or
two eggs in mid-winter that hatch at the beginning of spring.
In the frames
of celebrating the 850th Anniversary of Birth of Chinggis Khaan in 2012, the
Government of Mongolia resolved to name the Falcon bird as the National Bird of
Pride.
2014
Program for Mothers' and Children's Day Celebration in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
May 26
(infomongolia.com) Capital City
Administration
11:00 am -
04:00 pm, June 01, 2014, - "Children's Day", Chinggis Square
Mongolian National Song and Dance Academic
Ensemble
10:00 am &
12:00 pm, June 01, 2014 - "Erkh Tsagaan Unaga" (Whimmy Grey Foal)
children’s musical by D.Ganbold, Chinggis Square
State Academic Drama Theatre
11:00 am &
01:00 pm, May 31, 2014 - “Lusyn Dagina” (The Mermaid) children play by
G.H.Anderson
03:00 pm &
05:00 pm, June 01, 2014 - “Bardam Tuulai” (The Drunken Rabbit) children play by
S.Mikhalkov
08:00 pm, June
01, 2014 - "Buuvei” (Lullaby) three-act drama play by N.Gankhuyag
ASA Circus
03:00 pm &
07:00 pm on weekdays of May 25-June 02, 2014 - "Little Stars'
Miracle" international circus by dwarf artists
12:00 pm &
07:00 pm on weekends of May 25-June 02, 2014 - "Little Stars'
Miracle" international circus by dwarf artists
12:00 &
03:00 pm & 07:00 pm on June 01, 2014 - "Little Stars' Miracle"
international circus by dwarf artists
11:00 am on May
31, 2014 - “Masquerade” show marching from Yalalt (Victory) Square to ASA
Circus
10:00 am on May
31 & June 01, 2014 - “Ice Cream” Festival, outside area of ASA Circus
(free)
Ulaanbaatar Ensemble
On May 29 &
30 & 31, 2014 - “Adventures of Bongo” performance
On June 01,
2014 - “Total Music” concert
Cultural Center of the Mongolian Trade
Union
11:00 am &
01:00 pm on May 31, 2014 - “Ice Queen” by Mask Production
04:00 pm on May
31, 2014 - “Funny Clown” performance
Ulaanbaatar Palace
12:00 pm &
03:00 pm on June 01, 2014 - Children play by Dream Theatre
Children’s Palace
June 01, 2014 -
Opening Ceremony outside of the facility
June 01, 2014 -
“Children’s World” art exhibition of best contestants, “A” foyer
12:00 pm &
02:00 pm on May 31 & June 01, 2014 - Cultural Performance dedicated to the
Mothers’ and Children’s Day
12:00-03:00 pm
on June 01, 2014 - Drawing contest on the ground outside of the Children’s
Palace
11:00 am-02:00
pm on June 01, 2014 - Chess & Draughts competitions
12:00-03:00 pm
on June 01, 2014 - Eco Day campaign
Administration Office of Bayanzurkh
District, Ulaanbaatar
10:00 am on May
31, 2014 - Children’s Event, National Park
Administration Office of Sukhbaatar
District, Ulaanbaatar
10:00 am on
June 01, 2014 - Children’s event in its Khoroos (sub-administrative unit of
District) and joining the Day Events at Chinggis Sq.
Administration Office of Bayangol District,
Ulaanbaatar
10:00 am on
June 01, 2014 - Parade with 580 participants from Ulaanbaatar Railway Song and
Dance Ensemble to Ulaanbaatar Palace
11:00 am on June
01, 2014 - Children’s event at its facility
Administration Office of Khan-Uul District,
Ulaanbaatar
10:00 am on
June 01, 2014 - Children’s event and conferring presents to 500 children,
Buyant-Ukhaa Sports Palace
Administration Office of Chingeltei District,
Ulaanbaatar
11:00 am-05:00
pm on June 01, 2014 - Children’s event for Targeted children, Independence
Palace
Administration Office of Songinokhairkhan
District, Ulaanbaatar
11:00 am-03:00
pm on June 01, 2014 - Children’s event in its Khoroos (sub-administrative unit
of District)
National Park
01:00-05:00 pm
on June 01, 2014 - Cultural Performance for children
02:00-06:00 pm
on June 01, 2014 - Hours of Fairy Tale Stories, Family marathon, games and
contestants at its Mini Stage
07:00-08:00 pm
on June 01, 2014 - Unplugged concert
08:00-09:00 pm
on June 01, 2014 - Cultural program for youth at its Big Stage
National Amusement Park
10:00 am-01:00
pm on June 01, 2014 - Art and Cultural performance jointly organized with TV-5
Channel
12:00-02:00 pm
on June 01, 2014 - “Green Park - Our Dream” campaign
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