Mongolia Brief September 8, 2014 Part II
“History of Europe” opens
September 8
(news.mn) Mongolia and the EU mark the 25th anniversary of their
cooperation this year.
On the occasion of the anniversary, the European
Commission's Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism, Sport, Media
and Youth, Androulla Vassiliou, is paying an official visit to Mongolia from September
7-9th. As part of the 25th anniversary of cooperation between Mongolia and
the EU, the art exhibition “History of Europe” by Czech artist Reneta Fucikova
opens at Red Ger Art Gallery, in collaboration with the EU Representative
Office in Mongolia.
“History of
Europe” captures the history of old Europe.
No invitation required for Mongolians to travel visa-free to Russia
September 8
(news.mn) Mongolia and Russia signed an agreement on terms for the reciprocal
visa-free travel of citizens during Russian President V.Putin's 5-hour visit to
Mongolia on September 3rd.
A
representative of the Department of Law and Treaty of the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, A.Tumur, said that the agreement is not yet effective. The agreement
will be effective when related regulations required to make it work are
complied with.
The government
must first approve the agreement and will cooperate with Russia on implementing
the new policy. Russia will also notify the Government of Mongolia of the
finalization of its own regulations required to support the agreement. Within
30 days of the reciprocal notices of internal regulations being complete, the
agreement will be effective. A.Tumur said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
is working to have the agreement and regulations passed by the Government soon.
When the
agreement becomes effective, passport holders of both countries will be allowed
to travel visa-free for up to 30 days in a single visit.
Passport
holders of both countries should not stay longer than 90 days over a period of
six months or 180 days since from the date of their first entry under the
visa-free travel terms. Those looking to stay longer than 30 days for temporary
residence, work or business should apply for a visa. When the agreement
is effective, all kinds of passport holders, including ordinary passport
holders, will be able to travel to Russia without a visa.
According to
the agreement, no invitation will be required to travel visa-free.
EU and Mongolia Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Cooperation
September 8
(infomongolia.com) On September 07-09, 2014, the European Commissioner for
Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, Mrs. Androulla Vassiliou is
paying an official visit to Mongolia and during her visit will have meetings
with Minister of Foreign Affairs L.Bold, Minister of Education and Science
L.Gantumur and Minister of Culture, Sport and Tourism Ts.Oyungerel
respectively.
The objective
of these meetings is to take stock of relations between the EU and Mongolia,
particularly in the areas under the Commissioner's responsibility, and to extend
the scope of cooperation between the two regions, consolidated following the signature
of the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA), to cover people-to-people exchanges.
"2014 is a
special year for the bilateral relations of EU with Mongolia as we celebrate
the 25th anniversary of our cooperation, which started back in 1989. Over the
past year we have witnessed a growing interest from both sides to raise the
level of our cooperation, including people-to-people exchanges", said
Commissioner A.Vassiliou.
During her
talks with Mongolian leaders, the Commissioner is expected to underline the
main objective of the PCA – to strengthen, promote and expand EU-Mongolia
relations. Particular focus will be placed on the opportunities offered to Mongolian
students and researchers through Erasmus+, the EU's new programme for
education, training, youth and sport, and from the Marie Sklodowska Curie
Actions, under the Horizon 2020 programme.
On September
09, Commissioner A.Vassiliou will officially open the “History of Europe”
exhibition in Ulaanbaatar. The exhibition, featuring illustrations by the Czech
artist Renata Fucikova, depicts the history of Europe from thousands years ago
to the present day.
Organized by
the Delegation of the European Union to Mongolia in cooperation with the
Embassy of the Czech Republic, the exhibition will take place at the Red Ger
Art Gallery (Ulaan Ger Gallery, Seoul Street 25, Khan Bank Building 1st Floor)
and runs from September 09 to 27. It consists of 20 panels of illustrations and
accompanying text which take the audience on a journey through thousands of
years of European history in a fun and informative way.
Ahead of the
opening, Commissioner A.Vassiliou said, "The way we approach art should
mirror how we examine history – by asking probing questions and encouraging the
exploration of subjects from a multitude of angles in order to learn as much as
possible about our collective past, to avoid repeating mistakes and work
towards a brighter future".
Related:
EU
and Mongolia to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Cooperation – Montsame, September 8
Mongolia and Germany to Promote Sustainable Management of Mineral Resources
September 8
(infomongolia.com) Intergovernmental meeting on development policy partnership
between Mongolia and the Federal Republic of Germany was successfully held at
the Ministry of Economic Development in Ulaanbaatar on September 05, 2014.
The meeting was
significant in the scope of celebrating the 40th anniversary of the
establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and at this
time parties focused on three priorities sectors of partnership - to promote
the sustainable management of mineral resources, to increase energy efficiency
and to preserve the biological diversities. Moreover, the Federal Government
resolved to allocate 36.2 million EUR financing these and other 11 projects and
programs, which will be implemented in 2014-2015.
In 1990-2013,
Government of Germany provided with a total of 310 million EUR soft loan and
aids.
Related:
Mongolia
and Germany Hold Negotiations on Developmental Policy – Montsame, September 8
Biggest Hydroelectric Power Station in Western Regions of Mongolia to Be Erected in Khovd River Basin
September 8
(infomongolia.com) Recently, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
of Mongolia to the Republic of Turkey B.Batkhishig received in his office the
General Manager of ZTM Engineering and Consulting Co. Inc., Muslum Gunduz,
where sides talked about the implementation of hydroelectric power station to
be erected in Khovd River basin in Bayan-Ulgii Aimag.
During the
meeting, Muslum Gunduz introduced some measures to carry out on investment and
financing conditions on this station and acknowledged that the feasibility
studies for hydroelectric power station will be accomplished within this year
and in order to accelerate the progress, Ambassador B.Batkhishig pledged to
integrate the affiliated Ministries and organs of the two countries.
According to
preliminary discussions, the hydroelectric power station will be erected on
water gap of Khovd River in Nogoonnuur Sum, which is located some 40 km from
Ulgii, the center of Bayan-Ulgii Aimag and it requires about 160 million USD
for construction work and will have a capacity to produce 56 MW of electricity
that enough to supply with power the western regions of Mongolia.
Related:
Sides
Discuss Construction of Hydro Power Station – Montsame, September 8
Uniforms for Asian Games Given to Athletes
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
September 8 (MONTSAME) A ceremony took place to give athletes the uniforms for
the Asian Games– Incheon 2014 on Monday at Mongolia's National Olympic
Committee.
This is the
tenth Asian Games for Mongolians to partake, this time Mongolia is sending 250
athletes who will compete in 23 categories. During the ceremony, a champion in
men’s 60kg of Judo World Championship-2014 G.Boldbaatar was awarded
“Altan-Ochir” medal. A freestyle wrestling silver-medalist (women’s 46kg) of
Nanjing Youth Olympics B.Dulguun received “Olimpiin Aldar” medal, and her
trainer D.Munkhbayar--the “Altan Ochir” medal.
Mongolia, Russia, and China's leaders meet
September 8
(news.mn) The three leaders of Mongolia, Russia and China are expected to have
a meeting during the 13th annual heads of state summit of the Shanghai
Cooperation Organization in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on September 11-12th.
President of
Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj proposed holding the three party meeting in Ulaanbaatar
during the IV CICA Summit in Shanghai last May.
China's Xinhua
News Agency reported a statement from a spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign
Affairs Ministers that the meeting will be "scheduled soon”.
The Ulaanbaatar
dialogue between Mongolia, Russia and China is expected to be held, and the
three parties are expected to discuss details of the meeting in Dushanbe, an
official source told News.mn.
The meeting of
the three neighbors is believed to be a new path in historic relations between
Mongolia, China and Russia.
2014 Freestyle World Wrestling Championships kick off
September 8
(news.mn) The 2014 Freestyle World Wrestling Championships are underway
in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Over 800
wrestlers from 100 countries will put forth their skills and power for medals.
The best of the best wrestlers from countries leading the global and Olympic
arena in freestyle wrestling, including Russia, Bulgaria, Georgia, Iran, the
U.S., Mongolia, Turkey, England, Japan, France, Greece, Azerbaijan, Ukraine,
Uzbekistan, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Canada, Poland, North Korea, the
Czech Republic, South Korea and Slovakia, arrived at the 2014 Freestyle World
Wrestling Championships.
Today, winners
will be named in the men's freestyle wrestling 57, 70, 86, and 125 kg events.
Mongolian
freestyle wrestler State Merit Athlete G.Mandakhnaran grabbed a bronze in the
men's 65 kg event at the 2013 Budapest World Freestyle Wrestling Championship
and the Mongolian national men's team claimed a place in the World Cup, seizing
8th place with 19 scores.
Today, four
Mongolian freestyle wrestlers will have compete in their first rounds. This is
the second time at the Freestyle World Wrestling Championships for E.Bekhbayar,
B.Ankhbayar, and O.Uitumen, and the fifth time for J.Chuluunbat.
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