Mongolian Economy and Finance

Parliament's autumn session agenda September 23 (news.mn) The Council under the Speaker of the Parliament of Mongolia held a meeting on Monday. The council decided that the autumn session of parliament would open on October 1st and discussed scheduled draft bills.

Foreign Minister L.Bold Working in New York By B. Khuder Ulaanbaatar, September 23 (MONTSAME) While taking part in the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Mongolia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs L.Bold met Monday with his counterparts of the member- states of Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD).

“Let's Cut the Chain” running to fight the sex trade September 23 (news.mn) A group helping sex trade victims in Mongolia, Lantuun Dohio (Лантуун дохио) an “NGO network against human trafficking” are organizing the “Let's Cut the Chain” run to raise public awareness about human trafficking at National Garden Park, on September 27th.

Int’l Atomic Energy Conference Begins By B. Amarsaikhan Ulaanbaatar, September 23 (MONTSAME) Mongolia's delegation led by N.Tegshbayar, a head of Mongolia’s Nuclear Energy Authority (NEA), is taking part in the 58th international Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference in Vienna of Austria.

Four countries are to create economic cooperation organization By B. Khuder Ulaanbaatar, September 22 (MONTSAME) Export-import banks of Mongolia, the Republic of Korea, China and Russia signed an agreement to establish Northeast Asian Export-Import Banks Council on September 18 in Yanji, China, said on Friday "businesskorea.co.kr" website.

Defense Minister of Turkey, Ismet Yilmaz to Conduct Official Visit to Mongolia This Week September 22 (infomongolia.com) Delegates from the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Turkey headed by Minister Ismet Yılmaz are paying an official visit to Mongolia on September 25-26, 2014.

Zavkhan hosts “Mongolian Teenage Chess Players-9999” September 22 (news.mn) “Mongolian Teenage Chess Players -9999” was organized in 24 soums in Zavkhan aimag and the results for players entering the final rounds of competition were announced on September 20 and 21st.

Mongolia at 35th General Assembly of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly By B. Khuder Ulaanbaatar, September 22 (MONTSAME) Parliamentarians Ts.Tsomon and J.Batzandan took part in the 35th General Assembly of the ASEAN's Inter-parliamentary Assembly on September 15-19 in Vientiane, Laos.

Government Resolves to Increase Reserve Volume for Imported Oil Products September 19 (infomongolia.com) At the Cabinet meeting held on September 18, 2014, it was ratified to renew reserve volume for imported oil products due to increased demand.

Mongolia and Turkey to Cooperate in Defense Sector By B. Khuder Ulaanbaatar, September 19 (MONTSAME) The cabinet meeting on Thursday approved a Mongolia-Turkey intergovernmental agreement on the financial cooperation in the military sphere and a protocol on realizing a financial assistance. 

Summary of State Visit of President of China Xi Jinping to Mongolia Introduced at Cabinet Meeting September 19 (infomongolia.com) The regular Cabinet meeting of the Government was held on September 18, 2014, where over 40 issues were discussed and the first issue revised was the state visit of the President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping to Mongolia conducted on August 21-22, 2014.

President Receives Politicians from DPRK By B. Amarsaikhan Ulaanbaatar, September 19 (MONTSAME) The President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj received Thursday the North Korean delegates led by Mr Kang Sug Joo, a member of political bureau and a secretary for International Affairs of the Worker’s Party of Korea.

Tales on Horseback takes reading on the road By Michelle Borok September 18 (UB Post) A donated city bus from Belgium is finding a second life in Mongolia

Stock exchange news for September 18 By B. Khuder Ulaanbaatar, September 18 (MONTSAME) At the Stock Exchange trades on Thursday, a total of 2,054 shares of nine JSCs were traded costing MNT four million 505 thousand and 023.00.

Mongolian Associations Overseas Gather Here By B. Amarsaikhan Ulaanbaatar, September 18 (MONTSAME) A forum themed “Creative Collaboration” ran Thursday at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, jointly organized by the Ministry and “Tsakhim Urtuu Kholboo” (E-relay services and communications) non-governmental organization.

Speaker Receives Russian Buryat Delegation By B. Amarsaikhan Ulaanbaatar, September 18 (MONTSAME) The Chairman of the State Great Khural (parliament) Z.Enkhbold received Wednesday a delegation headed by Ms E.Ludupova, a member of People’s Khural of Russian Republic of Buryatia.

DP Faction Head Works in Dornogobi By B. Khuder Ulaanbaatar, September 17 (MONTSAME) While parliament is still having a break, a head of the Democratic Party’s faction at the State Great Khural D.Erdenebat left Wednesday for Dornogobi aimag.

Minister of Labor at Worldskills General Assembly By B. Amarsaikhan Ulaanbaatar, September 17 (MONTSAME) Mongolia has become the 69th member of the WolrdSkills General Assembly. 

The Mongolian Government has resolved its tax dispute with Rio Tinto by reducing its tax claims from $130m to $30m, clearing the way for the $4bn expansion of the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine project to resume.

Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO ) and its Turquoise Hill (NYSE: TRQ ) subsidiary move closer to getting the Oyu Tolgoi copper project back on track, after Mongolia's vice minister of mining confirms a tax dispute has been resolved for a $30M payment, far less than the $130M the government originally said was owed.

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia, Sept. 15, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - Mongolia Holdings, Inc. ( OTCQB: MNHD ) is pleased to announce the appointment of long-time Mongolia resident and investment banking expert, Jim Dwyer, to its Advisory Board.

NEWARK, N.J., Sep 16, 2014 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Genie Energy Ltd. GNE, -2.99% said today that its subsidiary, Genie Oil Shale Mongolia, LLC (GOSM), has signed a prospecting agreement with the Petroleum Authority of Mongolia (PAM).

Mongolian President Ts.Elbegdorj attended the 14th summit of the Council of Heads of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Member States and hosted the first trilateral meeting of the three state heads of Russia, China and Mongolia, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

The news of July’s agreement in principle of the Mongolia-Japan Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was merely another addition to Tokyo’s stable of trade agreements in Asia. But for Mongolia, the trade pact with Japan is of far more significance—and not merely because it was with the world’s third largest economy.

VANCOUVER, BC, Sep 15, 2014 (Marketwired via COMTEX) -- Turquoise Hill Resources TRQ, -0.76% TRQ, -0.76% (TRQ) announced that today Oyu Tolgoi has received a written decision from the Mongolian Tax Authority on the pending tax act. Following translation of the ruling, Oyu Tolgoi will review it in detail and evaluate the implications of the decision.

Rio Tinto is a big step closer to getting its Mongolian copper project back on track, after a Mongolian minister confirmed that a tax dispute had been resolved. Mongolia's vice-minister of mining, Oyun Erdenebulgan, confirmed to reporters in Mongolia that the developing nation would settle for a $US30 million payment ($33 million) from Rio; much less than the $US130 million the government originally said was owed.

Architects turned a small corner of Gateshead into a Mongolian yurt camp as they invited children to learn more about the Far Eastern country’s rich nomadic culture.

Fluor FLR 0% , a company based in Irving, Texas USA, has reportedly removed all foreign personnel from Mongolia rapidly at the first hint that the government of Mongolia may have a tax inquiry for the company.

Ambassador of Cuba to Mongolia, Omar Laura Marrero Accredited September 16 (infomongolia.com) On September 16, 2014, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba to Mongolia, Mr. Omar Laura Marrero presented a Letter of Credence to the President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj.

Hakuho Cup held for its fifth year September 16 (news.mn) The State Sumo Championships Hakuho Cup, named after the 69th Grand Champion of Japanese professional sumo wrestling, Hakuho M.Davaajargal, will be held for the fifth year.

Standing Committee Head Receives Myanmar Delegation By B. Khuder Ulaanbaatar, September 16 (MONTSAME) A head of the parliamentary Standing committee on justice D.Ganbat Monday met a delegation headed by Mr U Win Mra, a chairman of the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission (MNHRC).

Sergey Bubka Visits Mongolia Next Week September 15 (infomongolia.com) Upon the invitation of Mongolian Athletics Federation, Sergey (Serhiy) Nazarovich Bubka, a Ukrainian former pole vaulter, who held the world record of 6.15 meters   for almost 21 years until February 2014, is arriving in Mongolia on September 22, 2014.

Statistics on Air and Climate By B. Amarsaikhan Ulaanbaatar, September 15 (MONTSAME) The highest precipitation of 89.8 mm was recorded in Tsetserleg soum of Khovsgol aimag this August, according to the Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology. 

Mongolia’s Current Status of Observer at Shanghai Cooperation Organization Enough for Now, Says President Ts.Elbegdorj September 15 (infomongolia.com) On September 11, 2014, the Heads of State of Mongolia, the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China for the first time sat behind a roundtable trilateral meeting upon the initiation of Mongolia’s President Ts.Elbegdorj right before the 14 th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization took place in Dushanbe, the Republic of Tajikistan.

‘Street’ project replaces congested traffic circle with 4-way intersection By M. Zoljargal September 14 (UB Post) New intersection doubles number of drivers passing per hour

Mongolian delegation to visit Russia By N. Khaliun Ulaanbaatar, September 12 (MONTSAME) At invitation of the Chairman of the Constitutional Court of Russian Federation V.Zorkin, a delegation led by Mr.J.Amarsanaa, the Head of the Constitutional Court of Mongolia, will pay an official visit to Moscow September 15-20.

Reps of DPRK Central News Agency Visit By B. Amarsaikhan Ulaanbaatar, September 12 (MONTSAME) The head of President’s Office Mr P.Tsagaan received Friday the representatives of the N.Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, led by Mr Kim Chang Gwang, the director of the agency.

Reps of DPRK Central News Agency Visit By B. Amarsaikhan Ulaanbaatar, September 12 (MONTSAME) The head of President’s Office Mr P.Tsagaan received Friday the representatives of the N.Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, led by Mr Kim Chang Gwang, the director of the agency.

O.Burmaa wins bronze at 2014 Wrestling World Championships The 2014 Wrestling World Championships-Women's Freestyle continues in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. On Thursday, winners in the women's freestyle 53 kg, 58 kg and 75 kg events were named.

President Ts.Elbegdorj Arrives in Dushanbe By B. Khuder Ulaanbaatar, September 12 (MONTSAME) The President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj Thursday arrived in Dushanbe to participate in the 14th Summit of the Council of Heads of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States continuing in the capital city of Tajikistan.

Peace Run participants head to Zamiin-Uud By B. Tungalag September 11 (UB Post) Mongolian athletes, participating in the worldwide run for peace, headed to Zamiin-Uud from Ulaanbaatar on September 10.

Increase to electricity rates cancelled By B. Mendbayar September 11 (UB Post) The Authority for Fair Competition and Consumer Protection Mongolia (AFCCP) and Financial Regulatory Commission have stopped the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) move to raise residential and commercial electricity fees following the discovery of industry violations and lack of AFCCP approval for the price increase.

Chairman of Rio Tinto Group seeks negotiations over Oyu Tolgoi issues September 11 (news.mn) Chairman and Chairman of the Nominations Committee of Rio Tinto Group, Jan du Plessis, plans to come to Mongolia later this September.

King Epics Palace Opens By B. Amarsaikhan Ulaanbaatar, September 11 (MONTSAME) The opening ceremony of the “King Epics Palace” epics’ hall ran Thursday in Bogdkhaan’s palace museum, co-organized by Department of Cultural Heritage in the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism, The Cultural Heritage Center and Bogdkhaan’s Palace Museum.

President to Attend SCO Summit By B. Amarsaikhan Ulaanbaatar, September 11 (MONTSAME) The President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj left Ulaanbaatar Thursday to attend the 14th summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) which is to be held in Dushanbe of Tajikistan on September 11-12.

Peaceful Demonstration Held at Chingis Square By B. Amarsaikhan Ulaanbaatar, September 10 (MONTSAME) A civil movement named “Let’s unite our wills” organized a peaceful demonstration at Chingis Square Wednesday.

Mongolian Stock Exchange Extends Partnership with London Stock Exchange Group September 10 (infomongolia.com) On September 09, 2014, London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) and the Government of Mongolia represented by Ministry of Finance have signed an extension to their strategic partnership agreement between LSEG and the Mongolian Stock Exchange (MSE).

Open-door meeting for foreigners to run By B. Amarsaikhan Ulaanbaatar, September 10 (MONTSAME) An open-door meeting will run to give residing here foreigners all the information and advice about visa and residency authorization, personal letter of invitation, residency license September 13 at the Ministry of Justice.

Who does the State Specialized Inspection Agency work for? September 9 (UB Post) The mission of the State Specialized Inspection Agency (SSIA) is “Enforcing law and ordinances in Mongolian territory and supporting a comfortable environment for people, society’s sustainable development and business, and creating conditions to live in a secure environment and consume healthy food.”

Mongolia has now potential to diagnose and treat hearing impaired children September 9 (UB Post) A project to improve the development of disabled children launched on September 4 at School No.29 for children with special needs in Sukhbaatar District.

Stock exchange news for September 9 By B. Khuder Ulaanbaatar, September 9 (MONTSAME) At the Stock Exchange trades on Tuesday, a total of 15 thousand and 847 shares of 13 JSCs were traded costing MNT six million 125 thousand and 661.30.

As of Today, Total 45,068 Foreign Citizens from 116 Countries Reside in Mongolia September 9 (infomongolia.com) On September 08, 2014, the Citizenship and Migration General Authority of Mongolia (Immigration Office) made a statement that as of today, a total 45,068 foreign citizens from 116 countries are residing in the territory of Mongolia.

J.Batzandan MP Meets General Consul of Australia By B. Khuder Ulaanbaatar, September 9 (MONTSAME) A member of the State Great Khural J.Batzandan Monday received Mr Burchill Tony Reinhold, the General Consul of Australia to Mongolia, in the State House.

At the frontier of the world's bond markets, high risk sometimes comes with a safety net.

Strategic partnership extended by a further three years Chultem Ulaan, Mongolian Finance Minister opens London trading Builds on three years of successful technology, regulatory and business development

Covering 15 square kilometers, the towering and savage-looking Arshatu Stone Forest strikes a strong contrast with its surroundings of mild green vegetation in Chifeng city of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

Mongolia’s Ministry of Justice and Affiliated Organs Host Open Day This Saturday on September 13th September 8 (infomongolia.com) From 9 o'clock in the morning until 05:00 pm, the Ministry of Justice in association with affiliated Implementing and Regulatory Agencies and Authorities are organizing Open Day at Chinggis Square on September 13, 2014.

“History of Europe” opens September 8 (news.mn) Mongolia and the EU mark the 25th anniversary of their cooperation this year.

Speaker Addresses Opening of Plant of Molybdenum Concentrate By B. Khuder Ulaanbaatar, September 8 (MONTSAME) While in Orkhon province with a working tour, the Speaker of parliament Z.Enkhbold last Friday participated in an opening of a molybdenum concentration plant at the “Shim-technology” LLC.

Close to 20% of Chile’s largest copper mines will be closed or reconverted by 2025, as the country faces a challenging scenario, marked by falling ore grades at its aging mines, sliding copper price and rising costs.

A particular type of coal – called metallurgical coal or coking coal – is used in the process of manufacturing of steel.

The price of copper has dug itself out of a hole since hitting a near four-year low of $2.93 a pound in March.

Two North Shore men recently traveled from London to the capital of Mongolia in a subcompact car, more than 7,000 miles on a good day.

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Farrier James Mitchell returned from a once-in-a-lifetime ride across Mongolia in the Mongol Derby, a 48-man race on untamed Mongolian horses.

Hogan Lovells Anthony Woolley and Solongoo Bayarsaikhan

A Mongolian moose is not an animal you would typically associate with Kent, with badgers, voles and hedgehogs usually stealing the limelight.

An investigative report in the Beijing News says a number of chemical plants are continuing to dump untreated waste in the Tengger desert, in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

Here is one interpretation of when we’ll run out of each metal or energy source.

Mongolia was a Soviet satellite for decades but now fears economic domination by China, with last week’s visit by Russia’s Vladimir Putin, hard on the heels of Xi Jinping, highlighting its delicate balancing act, analysts say.

Russian energy behemoth Gazprom and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) are to decide if their gas pipeline that is delivering their $400 billion agreement will run through Mongolia.

China and Mongolia are calling for a three-party meeting among presidents of China, Russia and Mongolia in the near future, Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said on Thursday.

Pyongyang: In a bid to improve its diplomatic relations, a delegation of North Korea's ruling party Saturday left here to visit Europe and Mongolia, the official KCNA news agency reported.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Federal prosecutors say a 65-million-year-old dinosaur skull was smuggled into the U.S. by a French company that tried pass the fossil off as a cheap replica.

A group of friends from Castletown who drove two 20-year-old Minis 9,000 miles to Mongolia have arrived back from the trip of a lifetime.

Authorities in north China's Inner Mongolia has said loopholes in regulations are the culprit, which results in a massive pollution of its desert due to sewage discharge, the Beijing News reports on Saturday.

Authorities in Inner Mongolia are investigating reports that illegal industrial waste water is once again being discharged into the southern Tengger Desert.

FM pays tribute to war veteran P.Shagdarsuren By B. Khuder Ulaanbaatar, September 5 (MONTSAME) On occasion of the 75th anniversary of Victory on Khalkh River Battle, the Minister of Foreign Affairs L.Bold Friday received Hero of Mongolia, war veteran and Ambassador P.Shagdarsuren to pay tribute to him.

Africa-focused Ivanhoe Mines (TSX:IVN) said Thursday it has completed an empowerment deal on its Platreef project in South Africa, which leaves 26% of the venture in hands of local communities.

Mongolia: Meals On Wheels - Scott Wilson and Justin Lukach stay with the Tsatsaan Reindeer tribe for a couple more days before the long trek back to Ulaan Bator.

Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, will pay an official visit to Mongolia from 7 to 9 September and have meetings with the Mongolian leadership, including Minister for Foreign Affairs Luvsanvandan Bold, Minister for Education and Science Luvsannyam Gantumur and Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism Tsedevdamba Oyungerel.

It is boom time in Mongolia. As the country throws off the shackles of its Soviet communist past, construction is proceeding at an astonishing rate and the list of millionaires is growing.

A delegation of the ruling party of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Saturday left here to visit Europe and Mongolia, the official KCNA news agency reported.

Russia and Mongolia committed to boosting trade to 10 billion USD by 2020, during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s five-hour visit to Ulaanbaatar on Wednesday.

Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, will visit Mongolia from September 7 to 9, the 28-member European bloc said in a statement on Friday.

THREE Limerick men returned home to a heroes welcome after they completed the Mongol Rally, driving from Limerick to Mongolia in the process, and raising €12,000 for charity.

No one told Batjargal Tuvshintengel there is a God, and it never really occurred to him to wonder as he grew up in a satellite of the former Soviet Union.

After their one-on-one meeting, Mongolian President Ts.Elbegdorj and Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin attended a signing ceremony for documents on bilateral relations and cooperation.

Mongolians are fiercely proud of their fledgling democracy.

G.Oyuntungalag: I waited for fellow Mongolians to visit French museums for two years September 5 (UB Post) The following is an interview with G.Oyuntungalag, the first Mongolian to acquire the status of a museum docent approved to serve as a guide and educator for all monuments in France, such as the Louvre Museum and the Palace of Versailles.

Overview of Putin’s visit By Ch. Khaliun September 5 (UB Post) After their one-on-one meeting, Mongolian President Ts.Elbegdorj and Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin attended a signing ceremony for documents on bilateral relations and cooperation.

Waseda University’s Male Chorus of over 50 Singers to Perform in Ulaanbaatar September 5 (infomongolia.com) The Waseda University Glee Club in association with Morin Khuur Ensemble and students of Mongolian Music and Dance College are staging a joint performance at the State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Ulaanbaatar at 03:00 pm on September 07, 2014.

Mongolia and Russia Sign Agreement on Strategic Partnership for Modernization and Development of Ulaanbaatar Railway By N. Khaliun Ulaanbaatar, September 5 (MONTSAME) In frames of the working visit of the Russian President Putin to Mongolia, the Ministry of Roads and Transport of Mongolia signed an agreement on outlining a strategic partnership for the modernization and development of Ulaanbaatar Railway (UBZD) with the Russian Railways.

WILMINGTON, Mass. — Koch Membrane Systems Inc. (KMS) , announced the installation of its PURON® HF ultrafiltration (UF) modules at a major steel mill in Inner Mongolia, China, according to a press release.

The following is an interview with G.Oyuntungalag, the first Mongolian to acquire the status of a museum docent approved to serve as a guide and educator for all monuments in France, such as the Louvre Museum and the Palace of Versailles.

A three-member delegation of Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University (HPAU), Katoch, led by vice-chancellor KK Katoch is on a visit to Mongolia to hold talks with officials of Mongolian University of Agriculture Sciences for cooperation in the field of teaching, research, extension and business.

Aspire Mining’s ( ASX:AKM ) shares are expected to trade high after its Ovoot Coking Coal Project in Mongolia received a boost after being recognised as a key user of a new rail transit corridor to Russia.

Mongolia is being urged to take steps to include water resource considerations when planning energy and mining developments.

“Friends of Mongolia have gathered here in this hall…” said CEO of the Representative Office of Standard Chartered international bank in Mongolia, Shin Bonggun on stage at the two-day Invest Mongolia conference held at Blue Sky Tower.

Ng Weng Hoong explains why investor interest in Mongolia is falling.

Mongolia was a Soviet satellite for decades but now fears economic domination by China, with this week's visit by Russia's Vladimir Putin, hard on the heels of Xi Jinping, highlighting its delicate balancing act, analysts say.

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) – Federal prosecutors say a 65-million-year-old dinosaur skull was smuggled into the U.S. by a French company that tried to pass the fossil off as a cheap replica.

Presidential Visit of Russian Federation to Mongolia Concludes Successfully September 4 (infomongolia.com) President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and accompanying delegates comprised of high-level Government representatives have conducted a 6-hour working visit to Mongolia on September 03, 2014.

Special Advisor Heumann to Arrive to Advocate Disability Rights By B. Khuder Ulaanbaatar, September 4 (MONTSAME) The US Embassy in Ulaanbaatar Wednesday announced that it will host Ms Judith Heumann, the Special Advisor on Disability Rights, from the U.S. Department of State on this September 4-7.

'Discover Mongolia 2014' kicks off The 12th Annual International Mining Investors Forum “Discover Mongolia 2014” kicks off today at the Mongolian Children's Palace.

ULAN BATOR, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday held talks with his Mongolian counterpart Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj on strengthening cooperation in various sectors.

Australia's richest woman Gina Rinehart has quietly shut down her Mongolian mining exploration operation.

ULAN BATOR, September 03. /ITAR-TASS/. Russia will lift restrictions on Mongolian livestock supplies, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.

Two men from Bromley, who drove from London to Mongolia in a Nissan Micra, have raised over £5,000 for charity.

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (PRWEB) September 02, 2014