Mongolia Brief August 19, 2014 Part I
Mayor
Meets Deputy Governor of Niigata City
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
August 19 (MONTSAME) The Mayor of Ulaanbaatar city Mr E.Bat-Uul Tuesday
received a delegation led by Mr Hamada Eiji, a deputy governor of Japan’s
Niigata city, who is taking part in the first Northeast Asian Mayors’ Forum
running here.
Mr Hamada
thanked the Mayor for inviting him and his delegation to the forum and
mentioned that it is infrequent for leaders of Northeast Asian countries to
attend events together. Then he highlighted that organizing the forum for
cities' authorities is a sign of good reputation of the Mongolian capital city
and its friendly ties with others.
Expressing
gratitude to the Japanese delegation for visiting Ulaanbaatar, the UB Mayor
said the General Plan for Developing the UB city until 2020 and the Conceptual
Programme until 2030 have been formulated with a support from Japan’s
government, and that these documents already have been adopted by parliament.
“I think these
programmes have been worked out on good feasibility studies, and to realize
them we consider as necessity to develop the collaboration of regional
cities and to learn each other experiences during this forum," Mr Bat-Uul
underlined.
He also added
that our city is open for all the participants to cooperate.
Ulaanbaatar
and Beijing Establish Sister-City Relations
August 19
(infomongolia.com) In the scope of the Northeast Asian Mayors' Forum being
organized in Ulaanbaatar, Deputy Mayors of China’s Beijing, Tianjin, Shenyang,
Hohhot and Hailar cities accompanied with over 20 representatives are
participating in this Forum.
In the
frameworks, Ulaanbaatar and Beijing have established sister-city relations and the
signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding was held at the Capital City
Administration on August 18, 2014.
The Memorandum
was signed by Mayor of Ulaanbaatar Mr. E.Bat-Uul and Vice-Mayor of Beijing Mr.
Chen Gang, where parties noted that the two municipalities will be developing
economical and business cooperation by establishing the sister-city relations.
As start of this partnership, Ulaanbaatar Administration will organize trade
fair in Beijing in upcoming September to promote Mongolian products and goods.
As of today,
Ulaanbaatar city is collaborating with over 40 cities of the world in the
frames of sister-city and friendship relations.
Related:
Ulaanbaatar
Establishes Sisterhood Partnership with Beijing – Montsame, August 19
Ulaanbaatar-Beijing sign
sister city relationship – news.mn,
August 19
French
Government to Grant Scholarships
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
August 19 (MONTSAME) Mongolian students will receive scholarships of the
government of France in frames of the Mongolia-France education and cultural
ties expansion.
The decision
was made during a visit of the French Minister of Foreign Affairs Laurent
Fabius to Mongolia in 2013. Accordingly, the scholarships of the French
government will be given to four students for PhD degree, to four for master
degree, and to two undergraduate students in the academic years of 2014-2015.
They will major
in archeology, hydrology, engineering, economics, management, law, agriculture,
communications, tourism and foreign languages in use--the prior spheres of the
bilateral ties.
III
Asian Forum on Rights of Child to Be Held in Ulaanbaatar
August 19
(infomongolia.com) The National Authority for Children of Mongolia in
association with National Human Rights Commission of Mongolia, UNICEF Mongolia
Office and General Research Institute on the Convention on the Rights of the
Child, Japan are organizing the III Asian Forum on the Rights of the Child in
Ulaanbaatar on August 23-24, 2014.
The Forum is
aimed to discuss abolition of the child labor and the role of the government
and NGOs to monitor the implementation of the rights of children as well as
safety media for children and education programs, and during the second day session
to discuss issues related to the support for children and the development of child-friendly
city, where over 50 delegates from East Asian countries are to attend.
Speeches will
be presented by representatives from Cambodia, Japan, India, Indonesia, South
Korea and Mongolia and to share their experiences.
Afterwards,
“Asian Children Rights Forum 2014” Declaration will be approved.
Related:
Asian
Forum on Children’s Rights – Montsame,
August 19
III Asian Forum on the
Rights of Child to be organized in Mongolia – news.mn, August 19
Monument
to the victory of the Battles of Khalkh Gol built in Moscow
August 19
(news.mn) The first-ever monument dedicated to the victory of the Battles of
Khalkh Gol was built in Moscow, Russia. Mongolia marks the 75th anniversary of
the WWII victory this August. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of
Mongolia to the Russian Federation Sh.Altangerel visited the monument dedicated
to the victory by Mongolian and Russian troops.
The Museum of
Nomadic Culture in Eastern Moscow and Konstantin Kuksin built the monument.
Mongolian
boxers grab four medals at Taipei City Cup
August 19
(news.mn) Mongolian boxers won three silver and one bronze medal at the fourth
Taipei City Cup International Boxing Tournament in Taiwan.
Over 80
athletes from 18 countries and cities were invited to participate in the
tournament, including competitors from Italy and Russia. The
participating countries and cities include Japan, South Korea, Singapore,
Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Pakistan,
Italy, Russia, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Mongolian boxer
from Khangarid Sport Club, B.Javkhlan won a silver medal in the 60 kg
class, a silver medal was earned in the 64 kg class by young master
A.Badar-Uugan, and Asian champion E.Uyanga won silver in the 75 kg event.
Selenge Sport
Committee boxer E.Enkhtur won bronze in 52 kg event.
The Mongolian
national boxing team was trained by State Merit Athlete of Mongolia T.Uitumen.
Case
file on consular officer's death in HK closed
August 19
(news.mn) Mongolian Consular Officer in Mongolia's Consulate General in Hong
Kong, Oyun-Erdene, was found dead on August 8th.
Hong Kong's
local media reported details about the case under investigation by Hong Kong
police.
The consular
officer was recently divorced from her husband, a U.S. national, and the two
were engaged in arguments over the custody and care of their children.
She had reportedly been depressed about her family issues. Prior to her death,
she told colleagues that it seemed like someone was following her. Local
police found her dead from a fall from the hotel where she was living.
The case file has been closed and the police have ruled the death a suicide.
Kholch
Kharvaa, Archery Competition for Longest Distance Shooting to Be Organized
August 19
(infomongolia.com) Under the auspices of the Prime Minister of Mongolia,
"Central Region Meeting" archery competition will be organized at
Khui Doloon Khudag on August 22-23, 2014.
The competition
is aimed to promote and develop one of the Mongolian national archery styles -
the Kholch Kharvaa (longest distance shooting) and winner of this category will
be determined as not hitting the target but whose arrow reaches the longest
distance.
Also, “Hitting
the Sarampai” and contest for amateurs will be organized during the
competition. Sarampai is a target made of sheepskin stretched over wooden
frames.
Monuments
to Soviet Heroes of Battle of Khalkhyn Gol Brought from Russia
August 19
(infomongolia.com) Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the victory of the
Battles at the Khalkh River (The Battles of Khalkhyn Gol) several events are
being organized such as exhibition, conference and tour to countryside by
Russian-Mongolian youths.
In the scope of
commemorating the anniversary, monuments of Major Sergey Ivanovich Gritsevets
and Lieutenant-general Grigoriy Panteleyevich Kravchenko, Soviet pilots and the
first two-time recipients of the honorary title of Hero of the Soviet Union,
who performed heroic actions during the Battle of Khalkhyn Gol were delivered
from Russia and given to Mongolian Military Museum on August 18, 2014.
These two
monuments including transportation costs were created of 30 million MNT
(Tugrug), where Ulaanbaatar Railway JSC, Mongolian-Russian joint venture
allocated the fund.
On August 20,
2014, an opening of “Victory at Khalkh River - 75” Exhibition will be held in
Mongolian Military Museum at 12:00 pm.
Sub-Training
on Reactor Engineering Launches
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
August 19 (MONTSAME) In frames of the cooperation between our Nuclear Energy
Agency (NEA) and Japan’s Authority of Nuclear Energy, a sub-training on reactor
engineering has started in Ulaanbaatar.
The training is
being co-organized by the above states organizations and the Mongolian
University of Science and Technology (MUST) with a participation of over ten
engineers and experts from the NEA, MUST, the Nuclear Research Center at the
Mongolian State University (MSU), “MonAtom” state-owned company, “Linux” LLC
and the Institute of Physics and Technology at the Academy of Sciences.
The training is
being participated by Mongolian alumni of the Japanese universities to share
experiences.
10
day-traffic regulations in place
August 19
(news.mn) With the start of the new academic year, 10 day-traffic regulations
(first launched last year) will be enforced in Ulaanbaatar to reduce heavy
traffic. Under the new traffic regulations, vehicles with license plate numbers
ending in even numbers will be allowed to drive on even days, and vehicles
with license plate numbers ending in odd numbers will be allowed to drive
on odd days between August 22 and 31.
If your vehicle
license plate numbers ends in 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8 you will be allowed to drive on
city streets on August 22, 24, 26, 28 and 30. Vehicles with license plate
numbers ending in 1,3,5,7, or 9 will be allowed drive on August 1, 3, 5, 7, and
9. During these days, barred vehicles will not be allowed to drive between 7:00
a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
City
Mayors Seek Opportunities Based on Good Economic models
August 19
(Mongolian Economy) Today is the last day of the North-East Asian Mayor’s Forum
that is taking place in Ulaanbaatar, hosted by the City Government. This forum
aims to initiate discussions revolving around sustainable and inclusive cities.
The event is attended by many mayors from Northeastern Asian cities in addition
to the President and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia. Around 120
representatives came from 20 cities from five different countries.
Urbanization
has increased rapidly throughout the northeastern region of Asia, making it
more prominent than ever to share success stories and strategies to further
develop cities. Through additional development of growing cities, governmental
bodies can then focus on human development ranging from education to
technological advancement to politics. Asia is home to the most rapid growth of
urbanization. By 2030, it is expected that 55 percent of the Asian population
will have access to live in urban areas. With urbanization, cities can begin to
reduce poverty levels and educate their citizens. Without a good system,
unplanned expansion can exacerbate further problems such as crime, inequality
and pollution.
The importance
of northeastern cities in Asia is crucial to foster innovate growth.
Northeastern Asia is responsible for approximately 1.6 billion people who
produce a third of global greenhouse gas emissions. Due to rapid levels of
urbanization, this area is expected to reach over 70 percent within the next
ten years. As a significant player in greenhouse gas emissions, it is important
to develop this area in order to establish low carbon cities as the biggest
problem for these cities is the lack of inclusive and effective infrastructural
services.
The Deputy
Mayor, Ji Hyeong Geun, of Pyeongchang, the city to host the 2018 Winter
Olympics, said, “We are paying high attention to city planning regarding the
Winter Olympic games. The most important thing about city planning is that it
is all about letting citizens live in a comfortable environment as well as
maintaining more eco-friendly principles. After 2018, we are planning to become
a world tourism city.”
In Ulaanbaatar,
60 percent of the population resides in ger areas plagued with poor urban
infrastructure and inefficient development plans. The next decade is expected
to see an additional 400 thousand residents, thus making it imperative to
figure out more efficient development strategies. During the forum, the
Ulaanbaatar Urban Services and Ger Areas Development Investment Program was
discussed in order to create projects that will better serve the
community.
In a report
published by the Asian Development Bank, it is predicted that by 2025, 20 of
the top 50 cities that have the highest GDP per capita rates will be Asian
cities. In order to be economically independent cities, there needs to be trade
promotion, investment attraction, job creation, and more small- and
medium-sized businesses. These cities need to seek opportunities based on good
economic models. Northeastern Asian cities are still growing and contribute to
a large portion of the world economy.
The Mayor of
Ulaanbaatar, E. Bat-Uul, said, “By sharing our experiences together, Northeastern
Asian cities can deepen cooperation and tighten partnerships. This will
contribute on a massive scale to regional and sustainable development.”
Thus, the forum
serves to establish development awareness among Northeastern Asian cities.
Alongside mayors from the cities of Darkhan, Erdenet, Chinggis, Choibalsan and
Baruun-Urt and representatives from Japan, China and Russia, members hope to
jumpstart the expansion of sustainable cities to match with its rapid
urbanization levels. It collected mayors’ opinions to build upon cooperative
development strategy, which is considered to be a savior of time and money.
Members plan to host this forum every year.
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