Mongolia Brief June 23, 2014
Speaker Works in Orkhon Province
Ulaanbaatar,
June 22 (MONTSAME) The Chairman of the State Great Khural (parliament) visited
Saturday Orkhon aimag to meet with its authorities and discuss with them how a
construction is running in the locality.
The province
governor noted that the government approved in 2005 an updated general planning
of a development of Erdenet city until 2020, making thus this city a basic
developmental center of Khangai region, and reported that for Erdenet city’s
123 thousand population erected will be 14 apartment towns in accordance with
the above planning.
The “Erdenet
khivs” LLC and the “Erdenet” Mining Corporation plan to erect houses for their
employees' 800 families, moreover, one of the biggest works is a construction
of a sewage plant with a capability of cleaning 24 thousand cubic meters sewage
water a day, "it will be erected under EUR 9.5 million given from the
governmental of France."
By this June, a
number of crimes declined 23%, a detection of the crimes increased 34%, which
means that a collaboration of legal organizations gained notable achievements,
said B.Batkhuyag, a head of the Legal Section of the aimag’s administration.
Regarding some
construction works, they have started to renovate engineering pipelines of apartments,
with a financing from the Ministry of Construction and Urban Development and
from the 2014 state budget, also an illumination works have launched, Batkhuyag
added.
The Speaker
appreciated all the works and said the apartment construction must be based on
people's demand, and asked about price increases of consumer goods.
"Prices of meat and milk have declined in Bayan-Ondor soum lately, said
N.Batjargal, a head of the aimag’s developmental policy section.
Within the
working tour, the Speaker also legged the “Erdenet” Mining Corporation, the
“Erdmin” LLC which produces copper wires, the “Monkhiin tsagaan jim” LLC and
got acquainted with the “Erdenet Eco” model town.
About Forthcoming Visit of China’s FM
Ulaanbaatar,
June 22 (MONTSAME) The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of
China (PRC) Mr Wang Yi will pay an official visit to Mongolia on June 24-26, by
invitation of his counterpart of Mongolia L.Bold.
At its regular
meeting on Saturday, the cabinet discussed draft directives the Mongolian side
will adhere to during this visit, and decided to have them approved by the
Premier.
It is
considered that this visit will enhance the Mongolia-China strategic
partnership relations and cooperation, strengthen mutual trust and
understanding, and activate the bilateral collaboration at international and
regional levels.
The sides will
also exchange information and views on preparing for high level visits such as
a state visit of the PRC President Xi Jinping to Mongolia, and will deepen ties
between the two Ministries of Foreign Affairs.
During the
visit, the Foreign Ministers of the two countries will hold official talks.
Then, Mr Wang will be received by the President Ts.Elbegdorj, the Prime
Minister N.Altankhuyag, and the Deputy Premier and head of the Mongolia-China
intergovernmental commission for the Mongolian side D.Terbishdagva.
Cabinet Meeting Resolutions in Brief: June 21, 2014
June 23
(infomongolia.com) At the Cabinet meeting held on Saturday, June 21, it was
discussed over 20 issues and the following resolutions were released:
- The summary
of the Second Intergovernmental Commission Meeting between Mongolia and the
Kyrgyz Republic on Trade, Economy, Science, Technical and Cultural Cooperation
held last May in Ulaanbaatar was sanctioned and the Minister of Culture, Sports
and Tourism Mrs. Ts.Oyungerel, who is a Chairperson of the Commission
representing Mongolian Government, is entrusted to monitor the follow-up
meeting implementation for the Plan of Action.
- Minister of
the Cabinet Office of the Government of Mongolia Ch.Saikhanbileg conducted
evaluation in the Ministries’ activities in 2013 and introduced the conclusion
to members of the Cabinet.
- Minister of
Education and Science Mr. Luvsannyam GANTUMUR is paying a working to the
Russian Federation on June 22-26, 2014, and the visit’s guidelines was agreed
to submit to the Prime Minister of Mongolia.
- Mongolia to
participate in the Universal Exposition “Expo Milan 2015” to take place in
Italy between May 01 and October 31, 2015, and Minister of Economic Development
N.Batbayar in collaboration with Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and
Industry are entrusted to supervise Mongolian delegation.
- Due to
ratification of the Law on Exemption from Customs and Value Added Tax approved
by the Parliament on June 06, 2014, a renewed list of equipment and supplies
was approved at the Cabinet meeting, where only equipment and supplies for the
basic production are included in the list and spare parts, finished products,
hand tools and some parts ready to assemble for sale are excluded.
Related:
Cabinet
Meeting in Brief – Montsame, June
22
Chairwoman of Federation Council of Russia Arrives
Ulaanbaatar,
June 22 (MONTSAME) The Speaker of the Federal Council of the Russian Federation
Ms V.I. Matviyenko Sunday arrived in Mongolia with the official visit.
In the “Chingis
Khaan” international airport, Ms Matviyenko was welcomed by L.Tsog, a Vice
Speaker of the State Great Khural (parliament); O.Sodbileg and D.Arvin MPs;
B.Boldbaatar, a secretary-general of the Parliamentary Office, and other
officials.
The official
visit is starting on Monday. The Speaker Z.Enkhbold will hold negotiations with
Ms Matviyenko, they are expected to sign a memorandum. After this, Ms
Matviyenko will be received by the President Ts.Elbegdorj.
In addition, Ms
Matviyenko will receive the Premier N.Altankhuyag and a Vice Speaker and
chairman of the Mongolian People’s Party (MPP) M.Enkhbold.
Ms Matviyenko
is being accompanied by ten officials among whom are I.M.Umakhanov, a deputy
chairman of the Rf Federal Council and head of the group for ties with
Mongolian parliament, and V.M.Dzhabarov, a first deputy head of the Federal
Council’s Foreign Affairs Committee.
Speaker Welcomes Russian Council Chair
Ulaanbaatar, June
23 (MONTSAME) The Chairman of the State Great Khural (parliament) Z.Enkhbold
welcomed Monday the Chairwomen of the Federation Council of the Russian
Assembly Valentina Matviyenko on the Chinggis Square.
The two
dignitaries paid respect to the monument of Chinggis Khaan and were
photographed together. After Ms Matviyenko had written her impression in the
Honor guest book of the State House, the two Speakers started negotiations.
Following the negotiations, they are expected to inform the media about the meeting.
The same day,
the Russian Federation Council chairwoman will be received by the President of
Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj, and will meet with the Prime Minister N.Altankhuyah and
the Mongolian People’s Party chairman M.Enkhbold.
Roundtable Meeting Runs about Investment Environment
Ulaanbaatar,
June 23 (MONTSAME) Such a meeting titled "investment environment in
Mongolia" took place June 20 in Prague, the Czech Republic.
It was
co-organized by the Embassy of Mongolia in the Czech Republic, Czech Commercial
Chamber and Czech-Mongolia Commercial Chamber. Aims were to deepen the
bilateral economic and commercial cooperation and to give the Czech businessmen
details about Mongolia's investment environment.
D.Zumberellham,
the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Czech
Republic, made opening remarks, speeches were given by Mr Josef Cilek, the
deputy president of the Czech Chamber of Commerce (CCC), and by Mr
D.Jargalsaikhan, the vice president of the Mongolia-Czech Chamber of Commerce.
Our Embassy's diplomat in charge of economic and commercial affairs
D.Onobilegt gave the gathered information on a present economic situation,
investments environment and legal regulations in Mongolia, and presented the
Investment Agency of Mongolia.
After this, an
advisor to the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade J.Dudak informed all on a
current situation of the Czech-Mongolia trade and economic ties. In addition,
some Czech companies, engaged in business in Mongolia, reported about their
projects and cooperation issues.
The roundtable
meeting attracted more than 30 business delegates of 15 Czech companies and
enterprises.
Interview with Markus Waldvogel
June 19
(mongolnews.mn) Mongolia and Switzerland are celebrating 50 years of
diplomatic relations and 10 years of Swiss Development Cooperation in Mongolia.
To commemorate the dual anniversaries, the Swiss Cooperation Office in
Ulaanbaatar has planned a series of cultural programmes throughout 2014.
“Today” has invited SDC Director of Cooperation and Swiss Consul General Markus
Waldvogel for an interview.
What events
and measures are being organised to mark the double anniversaries?
I think the
50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Switzerland is an
important event to be widely celebrated. It has also been 10 years since the
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) officially opened its
Cooperation Office in Mongolia.
To celebrate
these anniversaries, SDC is holding a number of cultural events. To start with,
we organised a reception for high-level delegates from the two countries on 21
May in Ulaanbaatar.
The next event
was a photographic exhibition held on 23 May illustrating the similarities in
nature, landscapes and the lifestyles of the people of Mongolia and Switzerland.
The exhibition remained open for the public in Chinggis Square for three days.
The exhibition then travelled to western aimags, where our main activities are
concentrated.
I heard that
a significant cultural programme is to be presented in cooperation with the
Arts Council of Mongolia.
Yes. Among all
the planned activities, we give high priority to the “Agula” music event,
organised in partnership with the Arts Council of Mongolia. As part of the
event, Switzerland’s Heiri Kaenzig Quintet and Mongolian ethno-jazz band Arga
bileg held a joint performance on 29-30 May at the Opera and Ballet Theatre in
Ulaanbaatar. We were keen to see how Swiss and Mongolian artists performed new
compositions featuring a fusion of modern and traditional music. The groups
will also perform in Switzerland in September and October.
I heard that
a joint album will be produced.
The Swiss and
Mongolian groups will record an album at the “White Arch” studio in
Ulaanbaatar, which will be produced in Switzerland. It will consist of six
musical compositions by the Heiri Kaenzig Quintet and T. Purevsukh from Arga
bileg, as well as four newly arranged compositions of their best musical works.
Does the
Swiss quintet also perform this style of music? Is it a famous group in Switzerland?
The band also
performs ethno-jazz music. In western countries, Mongolian art is generally
known for its traditional style. But this time, Arga bileg is performing with
these Swiss artists and will have a unique opportunity to show the western world
that Mongolians are developing both their traditional and modern arts.
It’s great
that this cultural programme has opened a gateway to connect Mongolians with
the people of Switzerland through culture and the arts. What other activities
are planned?
As you said,
one of the objectives of our cultural programmes is to connect the people of
our two countries through cultural exchanges. In order to do this, we look for
opportunities to support the development of Mongolia’s art and culture sector,
supporting artists with more opportunities.
Have you
seen traditional Mongolian artistic performances? What is the Swiss-Mongolian
joint performance like?
The performance
is unique, interesting and innovative, and generates good feelings between
people from both countries.
Mongolians
are familiar with SDC’s work in Mongolia. I personally knew of a number of
projects on combating desertification, supporting sustainable artisanal mining
and agricultural projects, all aimed at solving critical problems in Mongolia.
I hope this art and culture project will also generate tangible results.
SDC allocates
one percent of its total budget to support the cultural sector in its partner
countries. This means we are open to financing projects that contribute to the
development of art and culture in Mongolia. This year, we are financing the
joint Swiss-Mongolian musical event to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic
relations between the two countries. In June, we will also announce a call for
project proposals in the art and culture sector.
Does that
mean that artists who want to undertake artistic works but who face financial
difficulties will be able to approach your organisation?
Yes. If people
have proposals and projects, they can approach us. We will review the projects
via an open selection process and then finance selected projects that have the
potential to represent Mongolia to the world.
How do you
see the development of SDC’s activities in the future? Are you moving into
other priority sectors?
As of now, our
programmes are planned until 2020. We are currently working on three main
domains. We focus on food security and agriculture, and providing support for
the effective and sustainable use of pastureland through herders’
self-governing bodies. We also have a very successful project in the potato
sector, implemented in partnership with the Government of Mongolia. As a result
of the project, Mongolians are now self-sufficient in domestic potato
production.
We also
implement projects targeting vocational education and training, focusing on the
training of unskilled workers to match labour market demands. The third area is
supporting good governance and decentralisation reform in Mongolia.
Mongolia’s
economy has grown rapidly in recent years. This means that there might not be a
need for international development and cooperation in the future. At that time,
Switzerland might cooperate with Mongolia in the fields of science, trade,
commerce and industry.
Thank you.
Happy anniversary to SDC!
L. GANCHIMEG
L. GANCHIMEG
Source: http://mongolnews.mn/i/52275
SDC’s Eco-Schools Project receives Energy Globe Award 2014
Ulaanbaatar,
Mongolia. 16 June 2014 - The SDC funded Eco-schools Project, implemented by the
Mongolian Nature and Environment Consortium (MNEC), was awarded the prestigious
“Energy Globe” environmental award from Austria’s Energy Globe Foundation on
May 24.
In attendance
at the Ulaanbaatar awards ceremony were high-ranking Austrian and Mongolian
dignatories, including the Vice-President of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce
and Industry, Richard Schenz; Austrian Ambassador to Mongolia residing in
Beijing, Irene Giner-Reichl; and the Mongolian Minister for Culture, Sport and
Tourism, Ts. Oyungerel.
Mr Schenz
presented the award to MNEC director M. Badarch and L.Shinetsetseg, Project
Officer at MNEC.
“It is a great
recognition of our efforts to create greener schools and communities in
Mongolia, working with children,” M. Badarch said. “We take great pride in
being awarded the Energy Globe – the most prestigious environmental prize
worldwide – and in being chosen from more than 160 participating countries and
1000 project submissions annually.
The award is
given each year to projects that conserve such resources as energy or which
utilise renewable or emission-free forms of energy. The aim of the Energy Globe
is to raise public awareness about sustainable environmental solutions and to
motivate people to become active in this sphere.
Mongolia’s
Eco-schools Development Project was selected on the basis of its success in
mobilising 166 schools and in teaching young children about the importance of
environmental issues and possible solutions to the challenges being faced. The
project aims to improve the environmental education and knowledge of youth, and
develop a national network focused on creating a better and healthier living
environment.
“We are living
in a world that requires new thinking about the responsible use of our natural
resources. However, change will only happen if awareness about current issues
and alternative solutions is raised with as many people as possible” said the
the Energy Globe Foundation on its web regarding the work of the Eco school
project.
“This is
especially true for our young generation, who are the decision-makers of
tomorrow. This year’s National Winner of the Energy Globe Award in Mongolia is
paving the road to creating greener communities in Mongolia. Congratulations on
this initiative.”
SDC has been
supporting this movement of eco-schools since 2007.
Buddhist Women Gather
Ulaanbaatar,
June 22 (MONTSAME) A first forum of Buddhist women of Mongolia took place
Saturday in Ulaanbaatar.
The forum aims
to promote community of the Buddhist women across the country, to put forward
new works and ideas for research works, to let share experiences, to draw
attention of the gathered to a support to education and culture of the Buddhism
and to help them actively participate in various social activities.
Under these
purposes, the participants delivered reports with topics “Mongolian women
scholars on Buddhism and impact of Buddhism in family education”,
“Propagandizing Buddhism through media” and “Role of youths’ organizations in
Buddhism”.
Mongolia Celebrates Olympic Day
Ulaanbaatar,
June 23 (MONTSAME) Celebrating the Olympic Day (June 23), the Mongolian
National Olympic Committee is running a series of events in the National Park
on Monday.
The events are
presenting, for example, a parade of our Olympic medalists and a start of a
tour of the torch to travel around the country along the borders.
The Olympic Day
was introduced in 1948 to commemorate the birth of the modern Olympic Games on
23 June of 1894 at the Sorbonne in Paris. The goal was to promote
participation in sports across the globe regardless of age, gender or athletic
ability.
International
Olympic Committee president Mr Thomas Bach addressed the world saying that
today is not just about having fun through sports and physical activity--Olympic
Day is more than that. He also invited everyone everywhere "to move, to
learn and to discover" through sports and beyond".
M.Urantsetseg Maintains Leadership at IJF Ranking for June
Ulaanbaatar,
June 20 (MONTSAME) A State Honored Sportswoman and World champion M.Urantsetseg
is still keeping her leadership at the latest world rankings of judokas
released this week by the International Judo Federation (IJF).
She maintained
her 2,598 points at the women’s 48 kg category, being followed by Brazilian
Sarah Menezes having 2,182 points and Cuban judoka Maria Celia Laborde with
1,240 points.
There are no
changes against the previous rankings for two Mongolians G.Boldbaatar (1,516
points) IMS and D.Amartuvshin, a silver medalist of the World Championship
(1,428) in the men’s -60 kilo category, being ranked at fourth and fifth
places, respectively. At this category, G.Kherlen was ranked 10th place in this
category with 844 points.
An
international master of sports D.Tomorkhuleg also kept his fifth place in the
men’s 66 kg category, having 1,324 points. State Honored Sportsmen S.Nyam-Ochir
and Kh.Tsagaanbaatar kept their 7th and 10th places, respectively. An Olympic
champion N.Tuvshinbayar stood at 16th place in the men’s -100 kg, whereas
O.Uuganbaatar IMS was ranked 10th in the men’s 81 kg.
An
international master of sports D.Sumya maintained 7th place in the women’s -57
kilo category.
Mongolian Judokas Grab Two Bronze Medals from Budapest Grand Prix 2014
June 23
(infomongolia.com) Hungary hosted the first Budapest Grand Prix 2014, where 405
athletes from 53 countries have competed at the Papp Laszlo Sport Arena,
Budapest on June 21-22, 2014.
This edition
was also purposed to gain points towards qualification for the Rio 2016 Olympic
Games and representing Mongolia, a total of 13 judokas in the Men’s 8 and
Women’s 5 weight divisions have participated.
Following the
medal contest competitions, Merit Athlete of Mongolia Kh.Tsagaanbaatar grabbed
a Bronze medal in the Men’s 73 kg and International Sports Master
G.Otgontsetseg also won a Bronze medal in the Women’s 48 kg.
Final Results for Women’s 48 kg
1.
CSERNOVICZKI, Eva (HUN)
2. MOSCATT,
Valentina (ITA)
3.
OTGONTSETSEG, Galbadrakh (MGL)
3. KONDO, Ami
(JPN)
5. LIMA-BALDE,
Taciana (GBS)
5. FIGUEROA, Julia (ESP)
7. ROSSENEU, Amelie (ISR)
7. CHERNIAK,
Maryna (UKR)
Final Results for Men’s 73 kg
1. SCVORTOV,
Victor (UAE)
2.
SHAVDATUASHVILI, Lasha (GEO)
3.
TSAGAANBAATAR, Khashbaatar (MGL)
3.
REKHVIASHVILI, Zebeda (GEO)
5. ODBAYAR, Ganbaatar (MGL)
5. DUPRAT, Pierre (FRA)
7. DREBOT,
Serhiy (UKR)
7. PARLATI,
Enrico (ITA)
The next Judo
Grand Prix is scheduled to take place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on July 04-06,
2014.
Related:
Judokas
Win Two Medals – Montsame, June
22
President of China Xi Jinping to Pay State Visit to Mongolia near Future
June 23
(infomongolia.com) On June 24-26, 2014, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China, Mr. Wang Yi will pay an official visit to Mongolia
upon the invitation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Mr.
L.Bold.
The Government
guidelines to adhere during the visit was discussed at the Cabinet meeting held
on June 21, 2014 and it was agreed to submit to the Prime Minister for an
approval.
The visit of
the Foreign Minister Wang Yi would expand strategic partnership and cooperation
in all sectors, and expected to give impetus to mutual trust and understanding,
and strengthen collaboration in the frameworks of international and regional
cooperation.
Also, the visit
aims to prepare reciprocal high-level visits to be implemented near future, for
instance, the state visit of the President of China Mr. Xi Jinping to Mongolia,
moreover, to deepen partnership between the two Foreign Ministries, exchange
information and opinion on bilateral relations and other issues of mutual
interests as well as it considered to reach common understanding between
Mongolia and China.
During the
visit, the two Foreign Ministers will have bilateral talks and Minister Wang Yi
will pay a courtesy call on the President Ts.Elbegdorj, Prime Minister
N.Altankhuyag and Chairman of Mongolia-China Intergovernmental Committee,
Deputy Prime Minister D.Terbishdavga.
In 2014,
Mongolia and the People's Republic of China are celebrating the 65th
anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, which was enacted on
October 16, 1949.
“Altanbulag” Free Trade Zone in Selenge Province of Mongolia Opened
June 23
(infomongolia.com) The opening ceremony for "Altanbulag" Free Trade
Zone was held on June 22, 2014, where MP S.Bayartsogt, Trade Zone Governor
Ch.Chimedsuren and other official have attended.
By establishing
the “Altanbulag” Free Trade Zone, officials deem it would create a link of
economic corridors between Asia and Europe and in the terms of favorable geographical
location on the border with Russia and close to China, the Free Trade Zone
(FTZ) enables a free access to the third country market.
Located on the
northern border of Mongolia and 335 kilometers from Ulaanbaatar, the Altanbulag
FTZ was first agreed to establish by the Government of Mongolia in 2002.
In this area,
an infrastructure for 15-20 thousand people to live was resolved and currently
operational under experimental period of two months. Also, some 87 entities
have established land owning agreements to conduct its activities in 500 ha of territory.
In the scope of
registration procedure, citizens of the Russian Federation are allowed to enter
the Altanbulag FTZ visa-free and other nationals including PR of China,
Republic of Korea and Japan can enter with their transit visas.
The
"Altanbulag" Free Trade Zone that aims to increase regional
development and economic capacity is located in Altanbulag Sum of Selenge Aimag
(Province), Mongolia and about 25 km from Sukhbaatar, center of the Aimag.
Concession Agreement Signed for Power Plant 5
Ulaanbaatar,
June 23 (MONTSAME) A concession agreement for 415 MW power plant in the capital
city was signed by Economic Development Minister N.Batbayar and "Fifth
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant" LLC executive director Ribesse
Benoit.
The consortium
comprises GDF SUEZ of France, Sojitz Corp of Japan, Posco Energy of South Korea
and Newcom LLC of Mongolia.
This important
step allows the international consortium to enter into exclusive negotiations
for a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Government of Mongolia.
Following the signing of the PPA and financial agreements, the consortium will
build and operate a coal-fired CHP plant with electricity capacity of 415MW and
steam capacity of 587MW.
The entire
output from the plant will be purchased by the Mongolian government and the
steam produced will be used for the UB city heating. The plant will also help
meet the rising energy demand in Mongolia, which is largely driven by the mining
sector and a growing population. The project is expected to create 648 jobs.
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