Mongolia Brief June 5, 2014
Premier Receives FM of UAE
Ulaanbaatar,
June 5 (MONTSAME) A development of the relations and cooperation with Gulf
states including the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the priorities of the
foreign policy of Mongolia.
The Prime
Minister N.Altankhuyag said it on Wednesday during a meeting with Mr Abdullah
bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Foreign Minister of the UAE who was here with the
official visit. He also expressed a satisfaction with an intensive development
of the Mongolia-UAE ties and cooperation.
Underlining an
importance of a permanent mechanism that regulates the commercial and economic
cooperation between the two countries, the Premier proposed that the UAE set up
an intergovernmental commission and host its first meeting.
In turn, the
UAE Foreign Minister expressed his satisfaction with an enlargement of the
bilateral relations, and exchanged views with the Premier on boosting the
cooperation in some concrete spheres.
"Mongolica 2013" Bests to Be Announced
Ulaanbaatar,
June 5 (MONTSAME) An award presenting and closing of an one-year-long
photography competition themed "Biological Diversity–Mongolica 2013"
will run in Zanabazar Fine Art Museum early evening today.
Since its
announcement on June 5 of 2013, the competition has received a huge lump of
wild life photographs. The photographers--from amateur to skilled
professionals--show biological diversity and natural mysteries of Mongolia
within goals to promote love for the nature, environmental conservation, and
awareness-raising on the matter among the public.
Initiated by
the Ornithological Society and the National University of Mongolia and financed
by the Ministry of Environment and Green Development and the Nature
Conservation Fund, the competition has pioneered here this kind of event,
intending to become an international event in future.
Asian Championship Kicks-off Here
Ulaanbaatar,
June 5 (MONTSAME) The Junior Asian Wrestling Championship began in the Buyant
Ukhaa sports complex of Ulaanbaatar on Thursday.
This is the
first time the Asian freestyle championship is taking place here. The events
will continue until June 8, with a participation of nearly 200 junior wrestlers
of 14 Asian countries such as Mongolia, Iran, South Korea, China, North Korea,
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Taiwan, Thailand, Uzbekistan,
India and Japan under three sections of freestyle men, freestyle women
and Greco-Roman and in eight weight categories in each section.
The tournament
will start with men Greco Roman matches on June 5-6, and will continue with
freestyle men and women matches June 7-8.
Mongolia will
be represented by promising wrestlers including a world cadet championship
bronze medalist and Asian cadet championship gold medalist Z.Zanabazar, a world
youth championship bronze medalist B.Nyambayar in the men’s category, and a
world youth champion S.Tserenchimed, world championship medalists B.Nyamgerel
and A.Battsetseg in the women’s category.
The first
edition of the Junior Asian Wrestling Championship was held in India, where our
three wrestlers--A.Enkhee, Lu.Enkhbayar and S.Sukhbaatar--grabbed gold medals.
The Mongolian junior women wrestlers have thus far won 5 gold, 16 silver and 16
bronze medals from junior Asian wrestling championships.
These events
precede the FILA Junior World Championship which is expected in Zagreb,
Croatia, on August 5-10.
Our Tenor to Compete in Final of Int'l Contest
Ulaanbaatar,
June 5 (MONTSAME) Tenor of the State Opera and Ballet Theater D.Erdene-Ochir is
to compete at final round of the 33rd International Hans Gabor Belvedere
Singing Competition for young opera singers in Düsseldorf of Germany this June
30-July 6.
Our tenor
became second after having competed with singers from Denmark, Russia, Belarus,
Austria, Lithuania and Bulgaria at the first stage, held during the
International Opera Music Festival "Breath of Baikal" in Irkutsk of
Russia on May 28-June 1.
In 2012,
D.Erdene-Ochir was the second at the International Opera Singers competition
named after D.Bandi and was also awarded a special prize from the International
Contest of Kim Bazarsadeav in Russia.
Mongolian celebrates World Environment Day
June 5
(news.mn) Today World Environment Day is being celebrated globally.
In 1972, the
United Nations General Assembly established the day to raise global awareness
of environmental issues and to help stimulate political attention, public
action, and personal commitment to environmental preservation.
Since that day,
UN member countries have observed World Environment Day by launching big
campaigns to protect the environment under various themes.
In 2013, World
Environment Day was marked under the theme of
“"Think.Eat.Save". This year Mongolia is celebrating World
Environment Day with theme of “Good choices and smart consumption”.
On World
Environment Day, the Ministry of Environment and Green Development is
organizing a number of events including a Flash Mob among students of
vocational training schools, universities and colleges on Chinggis Khaan Square
between 12.00 pm and 2.30 pm. Also planned for the day is a scientific conference
on “Mongolians` culture and tradition of protecting the environment in modern
day”, the opening of the documentary “Exit” that shows the impacts of
infrastructure projects to wildlife at Tengis movie theatre at 6.00 pm, and the
opening of the photo exhibition “Biological diversity Ðœongolica-2013” at
the Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts.
Foreign Minister of the Arab Emirates visits Mongolia
June 5
(news.mn) Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin
Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, paid a two-day official visit to Mongolia, upon the
invitation of Foreign Affairs Minister L.Bold, on June 3rdand 4th.
Foreign Affairs
Minister L.Bold had official talks and exchanged opinions on bilateral economic
relations and cooperation with his counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin
Sultan Al Nahyan.
Minister L.Bold
said that they had open talks and exchanged views over bilateral and
international relations issues. At the meeting, Mongolia expressed its
willingness to expand bilateral cooperation in certain fields. Foreign Minister
of the Arab Emirates accepted positively Mongolia`s proposal to create a
Mongolian-Arab Emirates Intergovernmental Joint Commission and to increase bilateral
economic cooperation, particularly in mining, crude oil, infrastructure fields.
In the
framework of the visit Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan met
President Ts.Elbegdorj and Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag respectively.
This is the
first official visit by a Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates to
Mongolia since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1996.
Government of Japan to Provide Grant Aid Supporting
Mongolia’s Human Resources Development
June 5
(infomongolia.com) The Government of Japan is providing grant aid with a value
of 242 million Yen to implement "Human Resources Development Scholarship
Program" project in Mongolia, where representing the two Governments,
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia L.Bold and Ambassador Extraordinary
and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Mongolia Takenori Shimizu signed the Notandum
to exchange between the two countries and the signing ceremony was held at the
Foreign Ministry in Ulaanbaatar on June 04, 2014.
The Government
of Japan started to implement the Human Resources Development Program since
1999 that aimed to support human resources development in developing countries,
where Mongolia was included in this Program in 2001 and as of today 12 projects
have been implemented successfully involving 227 Mongolian youths to study in
Japanese Institutes and Universities for Master Degree.
Under the
objective “To prepare public servants that would contribute to the state policy
implementation”, the Government of Japan grants scholarships for 18-20 people
each year to study in Japan for Master Degree majored in law, economics, public
administration, business administration, international relations, and information
and communication technology.
Related:
Project
for Human Resources to Be Implemented with Japanese Aid – Montsame, June 5
Embassy of United Arab Emirates in Ulaanbaatar to Be Opened in Two Years, Negotiates Mongolia and UAE
June 5
(infomongolia.com) Upon the invitation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of
Mongolia Luvsanvandan BOLD, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the United Arab
Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan has conducted an
official visit to Mongolia on June 03-04, 2014.
On June 03,
2014, two Foreign Ministers held an official talk and during the meeting,
parties discussed several vital issues such as to stabilize intergovernmental
talks, strengthen economic partnership, and boost relations in educational and
cultural spheres. Moreover, the two sides agreed to establish an intergovernmental
commission and to consider launching direct flights between Mongolia and
Emirates, besides parties negotiated to open the Embassy of the United Arab
Emirates in Ulaanbaatar within two years to come.
The Government
of the United Arab Emirates and the Abu Dhabi Development Fund had provided a
soft loan to construct Taishir hydro plant in Mongolia and during this visit,
the Emirates Sheikh expressed his willingness to cooperate and invest in
Mongolian major projects by the Abu Dhabi Development Fund.
On June 04,
2014, Foreign Minister, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan paid
courtesy calls on the President and Prime Minister of Mongolia, where parties
discussed bilateral partnership broadening issues.
During his
meeting with Foreign Minister, Premier N.Altankhuyag noted that the permanent
mechanism to coordinate trade and economic cooperation between the two
countries is important and offered to establish the Intergovernmental
Commission by organizing the First Mongolia-United Arab Emirates
Intergovernmental Commission Meeting.
At the meeting
with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President Ts.Elbegdorj
mentioned that previous State Heads of Mongolia had conducted an official
visits to the United Arab Emirates in 2001 and 2007 respectively. Contrary,
some Ministers of the UAE had also visited Mongolia that contributed
significantly to develop bilateral relations and President Ts.Elbegdorj
conveyed his sincere warm greeting to the UAE President, Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan
Al Nahyan.
Sheikh Abdullah
bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, born on April 30, 1972, served as Minister of
Information and Culture from 1997 to 2006 and as the United Arab Emirates
Minister of Foreign Affairs since February 2006. He is the son of the founder
of UAE, the First President, Emir of Abu Dhabi, Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
Mongolia and
the United Arab Emirates have established the diplomatic relations on April 01,
1996.
Presidential Office Head Meets “Gilead Sciences” Company Delegates
Ulaanbaatar,
June 5 (MONTSAME) A head of the Presidential Office Mr P.Tsagaan Wednesday
received delegates of the US "Gilead Sciences" company that has
invented a new medicine to cure hepatitis C virus.
The visitors
also included "LF Asia" company and “Onom” foundation.
The Gilead
Sciences vice president in charge of access operations and emerging markets
Clifford Samuel said their company decided to supply Mongolia with the
Sofosbuvir drug at a lower price. This new medicine has entered the market
recently to cure Hepatitis C virus.
In turn, Mr
Tsagaan appreciated the company’s efforts to combat the disease caused by this
virus, and wished the company success in introducing the medicine in
Mongolia.
Working Group Formed for Centennial of Birth of Yu.Tsedenbal
Ulaanbaatar,
June 5 (MONTSAME) Managing board of the Mongolian People’s Party (MPP) formed
Wednesday a working group responsible for celebration of the centennial of the
birth of Yu.Tsedenbal, one of the leaders of Mongolia of 1952-1984.
The group is
headed by Ch.Khurelbaatar MP and includes the party members A.Ariunzaya,
N.Tomorkhuu, Ya.Sodbaatar MP, J.Jambalsuren and others. The centennial will be
marked in 2016.
During his
political life, Yu.Tsedenbal served as Prime Minister (1952-1974) and General
Secretary of the MPP (1958-1984), General Secretary of the Central Committee of
the MPP (1940-1954)
He was born in
Dorvod's nomadic family--present Davst soum of Uvs province--in 1916.
Mongolian Children at International Competition
Ulaanbaatar,
June 5 (MONTSAME) Mongolian teenagers B.Sumiyabazar (15) and U.Khongor (19)
have been awarded special mentions at the 17th "Radost Tvorit" (Joy
to Create) drawing competition for visually impaired children in Zlin, the
Czech Republic.
The officers of
the Mongolian Embassy represented the kids at the awards ceremony in Prague
recently. Present were also Alena Gajduskova, Vice-President of the Senate of
parliament, and Mr Misak Stanislav, a governor of Zlin region.
The contest ran
as one of events for children within the 54th international Zlin Film Festival
for Children and Youth, held May 30-June 5 in the city.
State Hospital Staffers Trained in South Korea
Ulaanbaatar,
June 5 (MONTSAME) Staffers of the State Third Hospital visited the South Korean
Daejeon Sun Hospital of “Sun” medical center May 26-30.
This is the
first time when the support service medical workers are involved in training in
foreign country.
The Mongolians
attended lessons on medical ethics, communication and attitude and got au fait
with S.Korean model hospital.
Mongolians Grab Two Gold Medals in Russian Yakutsk
Ulaanbaatar,
June 5 (MONTSAME) The freestyle wrestlers B.Nemekhbayar (65kg) and E.Iderkhuu
(74kg) have won gold medals at the international open tournament, which
took place in Yakutsk, Russia recently.
In the
tournament that preceded the national adult wrestling championship of Russia,
Mongolia was represented by 12 wrestlers under coaching of O.Purevbaatar.
Our Judokas Grab Five Medals in Russian Krasnoyarsk
Ulaanbaatar,
June 5 (MONTSAME) Mongolian judokas grabbed two gold, one silver and two bronze
medals at the international judo tournament held in Krasnoyarsk, Russia early
June.
At the
tournament attended by judo wrestlers from Russia, Mongolia, Uzbekistan,
Tajikistan and Kazakhstan, our D.Altansukh (66kg) and B.Janchivdorj (-100kg)
became champions to have the national flag raised in the Krasnoyarsk sports
hall, while N.Khadbaatar (73kg) bagged a silver medal. B.Khishigbayar and
N.Ser-Od received bronze medals.
Concert for Tourists to Be Performed
Ulaanbaatar,
June 5 (MONTSAME) Starting from June 15, the State National Song and Dance
Academic Ensemble is to stage best performances themed “Wonders of Mongolian
Art” for foreign tourists.
The tourists
will enjoy folk songs and dances, long songs, throat singing, Morin khuur
/horse-head fiddle/ play and others.
Additionally, a
special concert themed “The Exciting World of Mongolian Art” will be performed
July 5-15 on the occasion of the Naadam festival and 93rd anniversary of
People's Revolution (July 11-13).
Gilead Sciences Offers Government of Mongolia Its “Sovaldi” Drug for Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C Virus
June 5
(infomongolia.com) Senior Advisor to the Speaker of the State Great Khural
(Parliament) S.Lambaa, former Minister of Health, received a U.S. Gilead
Sciences Company representatives headed by Clifford Samuel in Ulaanbaatar on
June 04, 2014.
Gilead Sciences
is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes
innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company’s mission
is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases
worldwide. For many years since the company was founded, the company
concentrated primarily on antiviral drugs to treat patients infected with HIV,
hepatitis B, or influenza.
During the
meeting, Mr. Clifford Samuel introduced the company’s developed “Sofosbuvir”
drug known under brand name “Sovaldi” for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C
virus. It inhibits the RNA polymerase that the hepatitis C virus (HCV) uses to replicate
its RNA.
Moreover,
suggested to supply Mongolia with 100% of discount, which usually costs 90
thousands USD for 6 months treatment and offers the Government of Mongolia for
only 900 USD. This proposal is advised by the World Health Organization to
distribute the Gilead Sciences Company’s product Sovaldi to those countries
with high percentage of disease under 100% of discount.
Senior Advisor
S.Lambaa appreciated the initiation to introduce “Sofosbuvir” in Mongolia and
noted, “At this time, where liver disease is highly registered in the country
and the hepatitis C antiviral drugs are needed much in Mongolian health sector,
but for civilians a 900 USD drugs would be too costly. Therefore, before
discussing pricing issues, we should collaborate closely with the Ministry of
Health and in order to introduce into Mongolian market, we should first
register the drug and then consider how to deliver to patients, pricing and
discounts”.
In response,
Clifford Samuel said the Company’s offer to the Government of Mongolia is 900
USD, but to individuals it possible to suggest for up to 300 USD for six months
treatment and expressed his hope to cooperate with the Government of Mongolia.
SOVALDI is a
hepatitis C virus (HCV) nucleotide analog NS5B polymerase inhibitor indicated
for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C (CHC) infection as a component of a
combination antiviral treatment regimen. SOVALDI efficacy has been established
in subjects with HCV genotype 1, 2, 3 or 4 infection, including those with
hepatocellular carcinoma meeting Milan criteria (awaiting liver
transplantation) and those with HCV/HIV-1 co-infection.
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