Mongolia Brief September 18, 2014 Part II
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.
The forum is to adopt a general guidance of cooperation between
the Government and Mongolian overseas associations.
The event was
addressed by B.Boldbaatar, the state secretary of the ministry, and by L.Bold,
the foreign Minister. The greetings were also sounded of the President
Ts.Elbegdorj, the Speaker of parliament Z.Enkhbold and the PM
Ts.Altankhuyag.
The presentations
given on the morning session were: “Foreign Policy of Mongolia” by director of
Department of Policy Planning and Research in the Ministry Ts.Batbayar;
“Consular services for protection of civil rights and interests” by director of
consular department Sh.Sukhbaatar; “Mongolian labor market and migration” by
director of Department for Development of small and medium enterprises in the
Ministry of Labour D.Battogtokh; “General Introduction of NGOs established by
Mongolians overseas” by a head of Europre-Mongolian Community and National
Association of Mongolians in Sweden N.Nomun-Erdene; “Language and culture
issues of Mongolians abroad” by a head of Mongolian Cultural Center in
the USA Dr. M.Saruul-Erdene; “Actual phenomena of dual citizenship and solutions”
by a member of “Tsakhim Ortoo kholboo” NGO; “Structure form of cooperation
between State agencies and Associations and NGOs of Mongolians Abroad” by a
director of Association of British Mongolians.
The forum
continues with “For Development of Mongolia” forum, in a scope of which
sub-conferences will be held on matters of management for hi-tech, science,
education, social knowledge, social health, business, arts and culture. The
forum will adopt a general guidance.
The purpose of
the event is to urge the representatives of Mongolian-based overseas
associations, communities and NGOs to discover possibilities and mechanisms of
overcoming the common obstacles faced by these organizations, gaining
government support and collaboration, as well as commencing a consistent
beneficial cooperation.
Regarding the
tenth annual meeting themed “For Mongolia’s Development”, which started at the
initiative of Mongolians in Britain and which became a platform for Mongolians
overseas for sharing their knowledge and for discussing specific matters since
2005, organized in the homeland–Mongolia for the first time, Mongolian Ministry
of Foreign Affairs and “Tsakhim Urtuu Kholboo” NGO are co-organizing this
year’s “Creative Collaboration” forum. This is considered of great importance,
having become the premises of support from the President, the State Great
Khural and the Government, on close collaboration with the Mongolian
Associations and communities, on sounding their voices, and promoting their
actions such as inheriting the language, culture and traditions to their
younger generations.
Some 90
representatives of Mongolian associations, communities and NGOs, a lector from
“Tsakhim Urtuu Kholboo” NGO, some 50 experts, and 130-150 representatives of
ministries, state agencies and associated domestic organizations have gathered
for the forum.
Discussion
Held on Draft Law on Wealth Fund
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
September 18 (MONTSAME) At the initiative of President of Mongolia, a
discussion on Draft Law on Wealth Fund or Future Legacy Fund was held at the
Citizen’s Chamber in the Government Palace on September 18.
Citizen
Participation and Economic Policy Advisor to the President L.Dashdorj noted:
“Last week Government of Mongolia has approved the Draft Law on Wealth Fund or
Future Legacy Fund initiated by the President of Mongolia. Wealth Fund or
Future Legacy Fund is one of the main parts of the Smart Government’s policy.
The current economic model of Mongolia does not meet modern world’s need. In
terms of the indicators such as money supply, budget expenditure and import,
the higher the money supply from the central bank and state budget expenditure,
the faster increases demand. The import increases due to high demand and that
is the model of Mongolian economy. By approving the Law on Wealth Fund or
Future Legacy Fund Mongolia will make big steps to improving its law
regulations in the economy”.
After,
economists, experts, scientists, journalists and representatives from civil
society who gathered in the Citizen’s Chamber discussed and exchanged views on
the Draft Law on Wealth Fund or Future Legacy Fund.
Mongolia
Asks World Bank’s Involvement in “Steppe Road” Project
September 18
(infomongolia.com) On September 18, 2014, Minister of Economic Development
N.Batbayar received in his office the World Bank's new Country Director for
China, Mongolia and South Korea based in Beijing, Mr. Bert Hofman and
accompanying former Director Mr. Klaus Roland and recently appointed Country
Representative of the World Bank Mr. James Anderson.
Mr. Klaus
Roland had been serving as the Country Director for China, Mongolia and South
Korea since 2010 and before handing over his duties for Mongolia, he summarized
up to date reports of cooperation between Government and the World Bank and
introduced the newly appointed envoy.
At the
beginning of meeting, Minister N.Batbayar briefed about the soft loan projects
to implement under World Bank’s finance such as “E-Health”, “Smart Government”,
“Reform in Educational Sector”, and “Sustainable Livelihood III” Project.
Moreover, Minister introduced the “Steppe Road” project, which was supported to
co-implement during the recent visits of the heads of state of the PR of China
and the Russian Federation to Mongolia.
Furthermore,
Minister N.Batbayar requested the World Bank’s participation in the latter
project that divides in five sectors of railway, auto road, and lines for oil,
natural gas and energy.
In response,
new Director Bert Hofman noted that the Government’s intensive work to
implement such big project namely “Steppe Road” is commendable for Mongolia’s
economic development and on behalf of the World Bank, he will collaborate in
his full capacity to implement the project.
The World Bank
has been one of the biggest supporters and assistant organizations in Mongolia’s
economy since 1990 and provided a total of over 560 million USD soft loan and
grant aid to date.
Related:
Minister
of Economic Development Meets WB Country Director – Montsame, September 18
Press
release: South Gobi students presented with scholarship certificates
- 30
students will receive scholarships for the next academic year –
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – September
17 (Oyu Tolgoi) Oyu Tolgoi’s Gobi scholarship programme saw 30 more students
enroll for the academic year last Saturday. This is the tenth year that the
programme has helped students with tuition fees and the cost of study.
The
scholarships support the South Gobi aimag’s development by providing
scholarships for capable students studying those professions needed in the
region. In return for an investment from Oyu Tolgoi in all costs of study,
students, who must have a minimum GPA of 3.2 or higher, are expected to return
to work in their homeland after graduation.
The Gobi
scholarship programme is run in cooperation with the aimag governor's office
and a management team comprised of representatives of civil society
organisations. A total of 242 students from the aimag have benefited from the
Gobi scholarships over the years, with most returning to work in their homeland
after graduation.
Two students
each from Bayandalai, Tsogttsetsii, Noyon and Mandal-Ovoo soums qualified for
this year's scholarship programme, along with one student each from Bayan-Ovoo,
Nomgon, Gurvantes, Bulgan and Tsogt- Ovoo soums. A further 15 students from
Dalanzadgad also received their certificates.
Three
wrestlers fail drug tests
September 18
(news.mn) Wrestlers annually take drug tests before the wrestling competition
of the national celebration of Naadam. The test samples taken from wrestlers
who were selected for the final rounds of Naadam national wrestling were sent
to the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Doping Control Center.
The drug test
results arrived last week and revealed that three wrestlers who were granted
state titles had used drugs.
The Mongolian
National Wrestling Federation has yet to see the final results of the drug
tests.
During this
year's Naadam, held on the occasion of the 2,223rd anniversary of the founding
of the first Mongolian State, the 808th anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire
and the 93rd anniversary of the Mongolian People's Revolution, eight young
wrestlers were granted new titles, including State Lion (Ulsiin Arslan), State
Garuda (Ulsiin Garid), State Hawk (UIsiin Hartsaga) and State Falcon (Ulsiin
Nachin).
The Mongolian
National Wrestling Federation will announce the names of the three newly
honored wrestlers who were found to have used drugs after it receives the final
test results.
Final
stage of tender bid for Sainshand Wind Farm
September 18
(news.mn) A tender bid for an executor company of the 50 megawatt Sainshand
Wind Farm has moved into its final stage, says the project unit.
For the final
stage of the bidding for the Sainshand Wind Farm, General Electric (U.S.),
Siemens (Germany), and Vestas (Denmark) consortiums have been selected.
Any of these
consortiums will be able to provide widely used turbines to the wind
farms.
The results of
the open bidding will be announced in early October.
The project
unit plans to launch the final construction and installation of Sainshand Wind
Farm in 2015 and make it operational by 2016.
Thirty percent
of 120 million MNT required to fund Sainshand Wind Farm will come from
stockholder investment and the other 70 percent will come from loans from banks
and financial institutions.
One of the main
investors in Sainshand Wind Farm, Ferrostaal, has provided the required
investment.
In the scope of
the project's implementation, studies have been arranged, but more detailed and
comprehensive studies will also be conducted in the future.
The project
unit believes that construction and installation of the wind farm will be
seasonal, but the project can be implemented quickly due to resolved
infrastructure issues, and geographically favorable conditions.
Yokozuna
Harumafuji Withdraws 2014 September Tournament
September 18
(infomongolia.com) The 2014 Aki Basho or Grand Sumo September Tournament
commenced in Tokyo city on September 14 and is ongoing on its fifth day, where
Yokozuna Hakuho, Yokozuna Kakuryu, Maegashira Kyokutenho and Maegashira
Ichinojo, all Mongolians, are leading the Tournament with no loss after fourth
day records.
On Day 4, the
third Yokozuna, Harumafuji got serious injury in his right eye during the bout
with Maegashira Yoshikaze, and today Yokozuna Harumafuji claimed that he had to
withdraw the competition.
Results of
Mongolian sumo wrestlers after Day 4:
Makuuchi Division
1. East
Yokozuna Hakuho - M.Davaajargal 4-0
2. West
Yokozuna Kakuryu - M.Anand 4-0
3. East
Yokozuna Harumafuji - D.Byambadorj 3-1 (withdrew)
4. ME-1
Terunofuji - G.Gan-Erdene 1-3
5. MW-8
Arawashi - E.Dulguun 1-3
6. ME-9
Tamawashi - B.Munkh-Orgil 1-3
7. ME-10
Ichinojo – A.Ichinnorov 4-0
8. MW-11
Takanoiwa - A.Baasandorj 1-3
9. ME-14
Kyokutenho - N.Tsevegnyam 4-0
10. MW-14
Azumaryu - S.Todbileg (withdrew)
11. ME-15
Kyokushuho - T.Erdenebaatar 2-2
12. ME-16
Tokitenku - A.Khuchitbaatar 1-3
13. MW-16
Kagamio - B.Nanjid 1-3
Juryo Division
14. E-3
Shotenro - D.Nyamsuren 2-2
15. E-7
Asasekiryu - B.Dashnyam 2-2
16. E-10
Sakigake - Ya.Battushig 2-2
17. W-10 Seiro
- A.Unubold 3-1
Makushita
Division
18. W-11 Sensho
- E.Bayarbat 1-1
19. E-13
Chiyoshima - G.Munkhsaikhan 1-1
20. W-13
Ryuonami - B.Buyanjargal 2-0
21. E-17
Gochozan - D.Uuganbaatar 1-1
22. W-18
Daishoho- R.Shijirbayar 0-2
23. E-55
Takakasuga - E.Enkhmanlai 1-1
Sandanme
Division
24. E-2
Aratoshi - V.Tserendorj 1-1
25. E-25
Daionami - B.Uuganbayar 1-1
Jonidan
Division
26. W-82
Sadahikari - D.Narantsogt 2-0
President
receives WB delegation
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
September 18 (MONTSAME) The President Ts.Elbegdorj Thursday received a
delegation of the World Bank included Mr Bert Hofman, new Country Director of
the World Bank (WB) for Mongolia; Mr Klaus Roland, a former WB Country Director
for Mongolia; and Mr James Anderson, a WB Country Manager for Mongolia.
Mr Hofman is a
newly appointed Country Director for China, Mongolia and Korea in the East Asia
and Pacific Region, as well as James Anderson who was appointed as the Country
Manager for Mongolia in last August. The representatives from the WB expressed
their aspiration to maintain productive cooperation with Mongolia by continuing
implementing many projects and works.
The WB
representatives introduced themselves to the President and said the WB has an
aspiration to maintain productive cooperation with Mongolia by continuing many
projects and works.
Mr Elbegdorj
emphasized that the cooperation and assistance of the World Bank-Mongolia made
significant achievement in promoting development, reducing poverty and
sustaining inclusive growth in Mongolia.
Concluding the
meeting, the President wished them successes in their future endeavors.
Reps
of Constitutional Court in Russia
By N. Khaliun
Ulaanbaatar,
September 18 (MONTSAME) A delegation led by Mr. J.Amarsanaa, the Head of the
Constitutional Court of Mongolia, paid an official visit to Russian Federation
on this September 17.
The delegation
included the Deputy Chairman N.Jantsan, the member of the Constitutional Court
of Mongolia, and the first President of Mongolia Mr.P.Ochirbat. They held a
working meeting with the judges of the Constitutional Court of Russia at the
Senate building in St. Petersburg. The sides discussed a wide range of issues
of mutual interest, including a bilateral cooperation and a practice of
constitutional review.
Opening the
meeting, the Chairman of the Constitutional Court Valery Zorkin stressed a
longtime friendly character of the relationship between the courts of the two
countries, and pointed out a high potential development. Russian judges
responded to questions of their Mongolian colleagues on the evolution of
constitutional and legal system of the Russian Federation and cooperation with
other government institutions.
In turn, the
president of the Constitutional Court of Mongolia J.Amarsanaa and his
colleagues noted the high professional and intellectual potential of the
Russian Constitutional Justice, and shared views with them on the optimal model
of the relationship between the judiciary and other branches of government,
including a context of the reform of justice mechanisms.
After the
meeting, J.Amarsanaa presented Mr Zorkin the Order of the "Polar
Star", bestowed upon him by a decree of the President of Mongolia. This is
a highest award Mongolia to foreigners.
Constitutional
courts of Mongolia and Russia have long-standing friendships. Since 2001, the
two delegations visited each other, actively cooperating also in international
forums.
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