Mongolia Brief June 18, 2014
Parliament to Discuss Telecommunications Law
Ulaanbaatar,
June 18 (MONTSAME) The Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag submitted Wednesday a dratf
law to amend the law on telecommunications to the parliament Speaker
Z.Enkhbold.
In developing
this draft, the Telecommunication Regulatory Committee studied chances to
introduce in Mongolia the number portability services.
Licenses for
carrying out telecommunications operations, services and manufacture have been
issued to mobile operators for the purposes of maintaining the safety,
efficiency and quality of telecommunications services, controlling the
protection of privacy of correspondence since 1995, and thus far operators such
as Mobicom Corporation LLC, Skytel LLC, Unitel LLC, and G-Mobile have been
granted such licenses.
OSCE: Presidential Election of 2013 was Exemplary
Ulaanbaatar,
June 18 (MONTSAME) The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
(OSCE) has released a final report on the review of the 2013 Presidential
election of Mongolia.
Paying a visit
here, the OSCE authorities presented the report to administrative officials of
the General Election Commission (GEC) on Tuesday and exchanged views with them
on relevant matters.
Present at the
meeting were Mr Janez Lenarcic, a director of the OSCE's Office for Democratic
Institutions and Human Rights; Ms Audrey Glover, a head of the OSCE/ODIHR
Election Observation Mission; Ch.Sodnomtseren, a chairman of the GEC; and
others.
The OSCE
leaders emphasized that the last year's Presidential election of Mongolia
attracted a great attention of many countries, and said the OSCE focused
attention on a voting process. Mr Lenarcic highlighted that this election was
very competitive, ensuring people's right to vote. The GEC well organized the
election, he added.
The 2013
Presidential election was observed at a national level by 20 thousand foreign
delegates and media organizations. The voting was carried out by electronic
devices, and ballot papers were counted both by the machine and by hands.
Emphasizing a
utilization of electronic devices, the OSCE said these machines operated
normally even in the most remote places of the country.
Then the OSCE
authorities asked the GEC about some matters. First, the criteria of selecting
observers were not clear and transparent. To this, the GEC head admitted that
the observers were selected after a few weeks training before the election,
now, the GEC will prepare observers by involving them in a special seminar. The
media people will be considered as important observers, so they will also be
involved in a seminar-training, Mr Sodnomtseren said and expressed a
willingness to take advice and experience from the OSCE.
Other matter
are about a prompt delivering of the election results to the public through
E-devices, positions of monitoring cameras in the voting rooms, and an
ownership of the E-devices, the guests said. The GEC should make sure that such
devices are not a property of any political forces, the OSCE authorities said.
Ways of Saving Mazaalai Discussed
Ulaanbaatar,
June 18 (MONTSAME) On occasion of the World Day to Combat Desertification, a
discussion ran Tuesday in the United Nations (UN) Resident Representative’s
Office in Ulaanbaatar under a theme of "Desertification and
Mazaalai".
The
participants--State Secretary for the Environment and Green Development
Ministry J.Batbold, UN Development Program Resident Representative Sezin
Sinanoglu and representatives of the “Save Mazaalai” Foundation, the National
Committee for Soil Protection and Anti-desertification--shared views on the
"Save Mazaalai" program and decided that it be approved by relevant
authorities, by the Naadam Festival (July 11), and that international
memorandum of understanding be established afterwards.
Expressing her
willingness to support the efforts to save the endangered animal from going
extinct, Ms Sinanoglu said that she had thought that the saving efforts would
not give outcomes due to very low population size of the Gobi bear, but she
changed her mind.
Mr Batbold
noted that the Gobi bear is one of the most suffering animals from
desertification. When there is no rain in the Mongolian Gobi, not only already
threatened animals but also domestic animals could not find food, and that is
why this discussion "is taking place on the world day to combat
desertification, under such a theme", he explained.
Graduates from NUM donate to National Cancer Center
June 18 (news.mn)
Over 120 graduates from the School of Law, National University of Mongolia, are
looking donate to the Department of Radiotherapy of the National Cancer Center
of Mongolia on June 18th by saving money from the party they would usually
throw in 2014.
These graduates
received support from other law firms and collected 9.3 million MNT, that can
be used to buy a defibrillator for the Department of Radiotherapy of the
National Cancer Center.
The ceremony
for the donation of the heart therapeutic defibrillator to the Department of
Radiotherapy at the National Cancer Center is happening tody, June 18th.
There will also
be a book donation that aims to create a library for children at the National
Cancer Center.
Suicide attempt at Supreme Court
June 18
(news.mn) A desperate woman attempted to commit suicide at the Supreme Court
after she heard the court’s decision regarding a property case on Tuesday June
17th.
According to
unconfirmed sources, the woman claimed she was homeless as a result of a
one-sided prosecutor`s office and court decision.
The woman
appealed to the Supreme Court on Tuesday to resolve the argument about
apartment ownership, however she lost the battle.
Chingeltei District
Police Department has arrested the woman.
President of Dankook University bestowed with Altangadas
June 18
(news.mn) On the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Mongol Studies
faculty at the Dankook University in South Korea, the President of the
university, Ho-sung Chang, was awarded with the highest state honor,
Altangadas, in accordance with a decree by the President of Mongolia
Ts.Elbegdorj by Deputy Speaker R.Gonchigdorj on June 16th. The award was given
for his efforts and contribution to the development of Mongol studies and for
providing Mongol Studies scholars.
At the
ceremony, held at the Embassy of South Korea to Mongolia, Dr. Ho-sung Chang
expressed gratitude for receiving the highest state honor Altangadas and
pledged to extend faculty training and activities in Mongol Studies and
increase curriculum programs and to co-operate with Mongolian institutes.
For the event,
representatives of the Embassy of South Korea to Mongolia, teachers and fellows
from Dankook University, as well as Mongolian teachers who work for the
University and the head of the Korean Association for Mongolian Studies were
invited.
The Mongol
Studies Faculty at Dankook University was found in 1993. Over the past years,
over 230 graduates have graduated from the University in Mongolian language,
history, culture and various research topics. Now there is even a Mongolian
Studies Center run at the University.
State Secretary Burian received Ambassador of Mongolia
June 18
(foreign.gov.sk) State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign and European
Affairs of the Slovak Republic Peter Burian received Ambassador of Mongolia
(seated in Prague) Dorjdamba Zumberellkham today (June 16, 2014).
At the
beginning of the meeting, the Ambassador of Mongolia presented Burian with
greetings addressed to the President of the Slovak Republic and asked to convey
his thanks for the invitation to the official inauguration of President Andrej
Kiska on Sunday, June 15.
At the meeting
they positively evaluated the dynamics of mutual relations, which is also
reflected through the realization of joint projects, for example, in
agriculture. They expressed a mutual interest in deepening Slovak-Mongolian
relations in all areas of common interest – especially in trade and commerce
and deepening mutual political dialogue through top-political level visits. The
planned contact activities will serve as a good opportunity to conclude several
planned agreements.
They also spoke
about signing several agreements in the trade-and-commerce area, as well as in
education. "In Mongolia, there are many of our former graduates who work
at university posts and contribute to building and enhancing positive relations
between our countries,” Burian said. During the meeting he also emphasized the
need for the rapid finalization of the investment agreement which is – together
with the double-taxation prevention treaty – a prerequisite for developing our
economic cooperation.
Both confirmed
the mutual interest of their countries in continuing the existing cooperation
and the mutual support of candidacies for international organizations,
including the UN.
Standing Committee rejects resignation of Economic Minister
June 18
(news.mn) During Tuesday`s Standing Committee meeting on the economy, the
resignation of the Minister of Economic Development was discussed. The
resignation was not accepted by a majority vote.
Only one MP out
of 14 who attended the Standing Committee meeting voted in favour of the
resignation of the Minister of Economic Development, N.Batbayar. The remaining
14 MPs rejected the resignation. Therefore the issue of the resignation of the
Minister of Economic Development is to be submitted to a Parliamentary plenary
session meeting.
MP and head of
the MPP caucus, S.Byambatsogt, stated the justification for the resignation of
the Economic Development Minister, saying that "the economic conditions
are getting worse, and the number of wage-earners and salaried employees is
decreasing. Investment is frozen, and dozens of organisations are close down.
Besides, the Economic Development Minister violated the Law on Sustainable
Budget." This statement was submitted by 26 MPs of from the minority
caucus.
There has been
no query or suggestion for the Economic Development Minister N.Batbayar.
Monetary Prizes Doubled to Winners of State Naadam Festival in Archery Category
June 18
(infomongolia.com) At the Cabinet meeting held on June 14, 2014, it was decided
to increase the monetary award to winners of the State Archery Tournament,
which was considered low compare to winners of traditional wrestling and horse
racing competitions.
Accordingly,
changes were made to the Appendix of the Government Resolution No. 271 from
2010 to double monetary award to winners of the State Naadam Festival in the
archery category, besides to add winning places by two or the first five places
will be awarded with monetary prizes.
Due to changes,
Finance Minister Ch.Ulaan is entrusted to allocate 25 million MNT from
Government Reserve Fund for above prizes.
The new
standard of monetary award to follow for traditional wrestling winners, race
horse trainers and archers won in the State Naadam Festival, MNT (Tugrug).
Mongolia and Poland to Broaden Bilateral Relations in Trade, Economy and Businesses
June 18
(infomongolia.com) The First Intergovernmental Commission Meeting between
Mongolia and the Republic of Poland is scheduled to take place in Ulaanbaatar
on June 24, 2014.
The Meeting is
aimed to deepen bilateral relations in trade, economy and business
partnerships, moreover Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry
(MNCCI) in collaboration with the Polish Information and Foreign Investment
Agency is organizing Mongolia-Poland Business Forum.
The Polish
business delegates will be representing from sectors of mining facilities &
equipment manufacturing, road transportation, construction manufacturing,
telecommunications, agriculture & food production facilities, environment,
energy, light industry as well as companies in consulting services for all
kinds.
The Business
Forum will be commenced at the Corporate Hotel next to the MNCCI at 10:00 am on
June 23, 2014.
Polish Companies to participate are:
1. NARANTAL
Global Sp. z o.o. - Mining consulting
2. Inspektor
BHP Sp. z o.o. - Safety clothing and personal protective equipment (protective
gloves, boots)
3. KOPEX S.A. -
Mining facilities and equipment
4. SKYBONE Sp.
z o.o. - Milk and meat products, vegetable oils, fruits, vegetables, and grain
processing technology
5. TINES
Capital Group - Rail, subway and tramway track manufacturer and complex
technology, industry, infrastructure construction, chemical materials such as
clay, putty, and paint and insulation system
6. Softnet
Group Sp. z o.o. - Telecommunications operators
7. GEO Sp. z o.o.
- Legal and accounting services, and veterinary advice as well as construction,
agriculture and animal husbandry consulting
8.
Przedsiebiorstwo Produkcji - Prefabricated buildings (modular construction)
industry
9. URSUS S.A. -
Agricultural machinery, large manufacturer of tractors
10. FAMUR S. A.
- Underground mining machinery and equipment manufacturer
11. COLIAN Sp.
z o.o. - Candy, food spices, dried fruits, beverages, logistics
12. VIEWPOINT
Group - Consultations in public relations and management with the external
environment
13. IMPRESSION
Sp. z o.o. - Road construction
14. EKOLOG Sp.
z o.o. - Environmental protection and renewable energy sectors
15. MSX
Resources S.A. - Exploration-mining industry
16.
HORUS-ENERGIA Sp. z o.o. - Diesel, gas and biogas-powered electric generators
17. Dom
Inwestycyjny Investors S.A. - Investment banking
18. Lactima -
Food, variety sorts of cheese, butter, margarine
19. Ignapol -
Men and women cloth and leather garments manufacturer
20. Biuro
Technologiczno-Marketingowe - Production technology, machinery and equipment,
food
21.
Stowarzyszenie Energii Odnawialnej - Renewable energy
22. GEOD -
Drilling machinery and equipment
23. AGH -
Mining-Metallurgical Academy
Winners of Japanese Anime and Cosplay to Win 7-Day Trip to Japan
June 18
(infomongolia.com) The Embassy of Japan in Ulaanbaatar in association with the
Union of Youths Interested in Japanese Culture and ASA Circus are organizing
Japanese Pop Cultural Day at the ASA Circus on July 05, 2014.
The event will
be starting from 11:00 am, where Japanese pop singer Kio Sakai is participating
upon the invitation.
Also, the best
cosplay (costume play) competition will be organized among youths aged 15-23
years old, besides Japanese song and manga comic drawing contests will be also
held and grand finalist 5 winners will win a 7-day trip to Japan.
During the
Cultural Day, corners will be opening to introduce Japanese culture, Maid Cafe,
Japanese Pop, anime and manga as well.
German-Mongolian Race Day Organized in Berlin in Scope of 40th Anniversary of Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
June 18
(infomongolia.com) In the scope of commemorating the 40th anniversary of the
establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the Federal Republic
of Germany marks this year, a Hoppegarten Sprint Cup competition named after
the State of Mongolia was organized in Berlin, Germany on June 15, 2014.
The Government
of Mongolia was represented by Minister of Defense, MP D.Bat-Erdene, who is
also the President of Mongolian Horse Sports Club, Foreign Minister L.Bold,
Justice Minister Kh.Temuujin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of
Mongolia to the Federal Republic of Germany Ts.Bolor and the German side was attended
by representatives of Bundestag, Federal Office of the President, Cabinet Secretariat
of the Federal Chancellor, and authorities of the Federal Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and other Ministries, as well as officials from Deutsche Bahn AG,
Deutsche Bank and Lufthansa.
At the
Hoppegarten Sprint Cup over 10 thousand viewers were present, where Mongolian
jockey G.Bayarsaikhan successfully raced in the competition, however he could
not finish in the first, but cheered Mongolian audience, who were dressed with Mongolian
national costume, Deel, and all were allowed to enter with free admission.
During the
event, Mongolian national exhibits promoting tradition, culture and customs as
werll as products, food and souvenirs were displayed. Moreover, Mongolian ethnic
band "Domog" or "The Legend" performed a folk music to
audience, where “Berlin TV”, “Bloomberg TV Mongolia”, and “Rennbahn TV”
televisions broadcasted live the Day.
The opening
remarks of the Day was delivered by Defense Minister D.Bat-Erdene, who said,
"I am pleased to that so many of our countrymen accepted the invitation
and made this German-Mongolian race day to such a colorful experience. On days
like today, it is clear how well the partnership relations between our two
countries have grown. We were able to observe impressive, how much the love for
the horse and the equestrian sport that brings together people".
First International Conference on “Ulaanbaatar Dialogue” Brought Scholars from 9 Countries
June 18
(infomongolia.com) The First International Conference welcoming “Ulaanbaatar
Dialogue” on Northeast Asian Security was held at the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs in Ulaanbaatar on June 17, 2014.
The initiative
on Ulaanbaatar Dialogue on Northeast Asian Security was firstly forwarded by
President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj at the VII Ministerial Conference of the
Community of Democracies held in Ulaanbaatar in April 2013.
The Conference
was attended by majored in Northeast Asian Affairs scholars from 9 countries
and representatives of research institutes from Mongolia, North Korea, South
Korea, China, Russia, Japan, USA, Netherlands, Germany and UK. The panel
sessions held within the Conference discussed issues concerning the security
risk, economic and infrastructure cooperation, regional integration in
Northeast Asia.
The Conference
demonstrated that Mongolia maintains friendly relations with all states of the
Northeast Asian region and has high potentials for contributing to the solution
of security problems in the region by means of dialogues and negotiations. The
conference will be organized regularly in the future, reports the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of Mongolia.
Ambassadors from Mexico, Luxembourg, Malta and Kyrgyzstan to Mongolia Accredited by President Ts.Elbegdorj
June 18
(infomongolia.com) On June 18, 2014, Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of the United Mexican States to Mongolia Mr. Jose Luis Bernal,
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
to Mongolia Mr. Paul Steinmetz, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of
the Republic of Malta to Mongolia Mr. Clifford Borg-Marks and Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kyrgyz Republic to Mongolia Ms.
Kanaiym Baktygulova have presented their Letters of Credence to the President
of Mongolia Mr. Tsakhia ELBEGDORJ.
Following the
credential handing ceremony, President Ts.Elbegdorj congratulated the envoys to
represent their states and received the newly accredited Ambassadors holding a
separate meeting.
3D Images Decorating Streets of Ulaanbaatar
June 18
(infomongolia.com) In the scope of started the spring landscaping and
decorating the streets of Ulaanbaatar city, the Mayor’s Office of the Capital
City is implementing a program to draw 3D images on the streets of UB.
According to an
official of the City Office O.Odjargal, a total of 35 3D images will be drawn
by students of Mongolian State University of Arts and Culture and Ikh Zasag
University in 35 locations of UB each within 2 sq.m that aims to experience the
beauty of art and urban landscapes of the pictures in order to adorn the
neighborhood promoting culture, art and anti-drugs.
This new
measure will be accomplished within this week and has been attracting a lot of
public attention and appreciation.
Mexican Ambassador Presents Credentials
Ulaanbaatar,
June 18 (MONTSAME) Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United
Mexican States to Mongolia Mr Jose Luis Bernal presented his letter of credence
to the President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj in the State House on Wednesday.
After this
ceremony, Mr Elbegdorj held a brief meeting with the Ambassador to congratulate
him on being appointed as such and to wish him a further success.
Mr Luiz Bernal
stressed an importance of broadening of relationship with reciprocal high-level
visits of governmental and parliament members of the two countries.
The leader of
Mongolia Elbegdorj told the Ambassador that the Presidential Office and a
Ministry of Foreign Affairs will support his efforts.
Standing Committee Head Meets OSCE Delegation
Ulaanbaatar,
June 18 (MONTSAME) Chair of the parliamentary Standing committee on state
structure A.Bakei Wednesday met a delegation of the Organization for Security
and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), in the State House.
Ms Audrey
Glover, a head of the OSCE/ODIHR Election Observation Mission, also Mr
Alexander Shlyk, a consultant to the OSCE and officers for Mongolian affairs,
thanked Bakei for receiving them, then Ms Glover said the OSCE/ODIHR report on
review over the 2013 Presidential election of Mongolia showed positive
indicators, however, some details should be observed in future.
Mr Bakei
thanked the OSCE for observing the election activities and said that
recommendations and proposals from the OSCE will be reflected in a draft new
wording of the law on election and shared views with the guests on this draft.
Mr Shlyk gave
some recommendations such as supporting independent candidates at elections,
promptly solving complaints and requests from people, controlling the state
servants who work at election committees. To this Mr Bakei said the draft new
wording will have a clause on setting up an independent commission in charge of
considering all complaints and requests, and added that Mongolia wants to learn
the best experiences of countries in formation of political parties.
Ms Glover said
the OSCE is ready to support in formulating this draft and to give legal advice
to Mongolia.
Ambassador of Luxemburg Presents Credentials
Ulaanbaatar,
June 18 (MONTSAME) Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Grand
Duchy of Luxemburg to Mongolia Mr Paul Steinmetz presented Wednesday his letter
of credence to the President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj in the State House.
After the
ceremony, Mr Elbegdorj held a brief meeting with the newly-appointed Ambassador
to wish him a success in his further endeavors.
He also
expressed a confidence in great contribution Mr Steinmetz will make to
expanding of bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. He
emphasized that our countries have maintained fine relations in economic,
banking, financial and health sectors, and mentioned good news that an
agreement for the avoidance of double taxation has been made effective between
the two countries.
Ambassador Attends Presidential Swearing-in Ceremony
Ulaanbaatar,
June 18 (MONTSAME) Mongolia's Ambassador D.Zumberellkham attended a swearing-in
ceremony of the newly-elected President of Slovakia Mr Andrej Kiska on June 15.
During the
ceremony, our Ambassador conveyed greetings of the President of Mongolia
Ts.Elbedorj, who also wished great development and progress for the people of
Slovakia.
Slovakia's
President Kiska accepted the greetings of the Mongolian leader and forwarded
his greetings to him. He also expressed commitment to make efforts to further
stimulate the long-lasting, friendly relationship of the two countries.
Mr Kiska took
his oath during a swearing-in ceremony in Bratislava, June 15, replacing Ivan
Gasparovic in the Slovakian presidential office.
R.Burmaa MP Meets German Delegation
Ulaanbaatar,
June 18 (MONTSAME) Head of the parliamentary Standing committee on petitions
and chairwoman of the Mongolia-Germany inter-parliamentary group R.Burmaa
Tuesday received a delegation headed by Mr Nils Schmid, the Deputy Premier of
Germany’s Baden-Wurttemberg State.
Ms Burmaa thanked
the delegation for arriving and highlighted that her Standing committee was set
up here on an example of Germany’s Bundestag (parliament). She said the
legislative bodies of the two countries have been maintaining good ties and
cooperation, and expressed a satisfaction with boosting of the bilateral
political relations and economic cooperation.
Mongolia wants
to cooperate more with industrially-developed states of Germany in some
concrete areas and in running technical and vocational trainings in order to
prepare professional work force, she said.
Mr Schmidt
thanked her for this audience and noted that the Landtag (legislative body) of
each State selects newly elected member as the leader of the Standing committee
on petitions, "and our is the largest one". He went on that the
delegation is here to exchange views on the Mongolia-Germany economic ties and
cooperation, adding that his country is ready to prepare professional workers
and to send instructors and teachers to Mongolia.
After this the
sides shared views on the election law of Mongolia.
Present at the
meeting were L.Tsog, a Vice Speaker of parliament; G.Batkhuu, Su.Batbold,
D.Lundeejantsan, Z.Bayanselenge, Yo.Otgonbayar and J.Batzandan MPs.
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