Mongolian Economy and Finance

R.Amarjargal rumored to be the DP caucus nominee for new PM November 11 (news.mn) The meeting of the National Coordinating Committee of the Democratic Party (DP) on Saturday assigned responsibility to the DP caucus and party leader to nominate the next Prime Minister. If the DP caucus agrees with other political parties in parliament on the candidate, the chances of R.Amarjargal becoming the next PM are high.

Heads of State of Mongolia and PR of China Meet in Beijing November 10 (infomongolia.com) On November 08, 2014, President of Mongolia Tsakhia ELBEGDORJ left for Beijing to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Third Senior Officials meeting themed "Shaping the Future through Asia-Pacific Partnership" and this time President Ts.Elbegdorj is attending for the first time as a guest participant.

Mongolia and Germany Host 11th Consultative Meeting in Defense Sectors November 7 (infomongolia.com) In the frameworks of the 2014 cooperation program between the defense sectors of Mongolia and the Federal Republic of Germany, the regular bilateral consultative meeting is ongoing in Ulaanbaatar at the Defense Ministry on November 03-07, 2014.

Over 20 Ambassadors and Senior Diplomats from EU Member States Accredited to Mongolia Visit Ulaanbaatar November 6 (infomongolia.com) From November 05-07, 2014, the new European Union Ambassador to Mongolia, Mr. Hans Dietmar Schweisgut, is leading a group of over 20 Ambassadors and Senior Diplomats from EU Member States based in Beijing and accredited to Mongolia, to join the four EU Member States Ambassadors resident in Ulaanbaatar, for their annual meeting with Mongolian officials in UB.

President’s Office Receives SDC Reps By B. Amarsaikhan Ulaanbaatar, November 5 (MONTSAME) Chief of Staff of the Office of the President P.Tsagaan met on November 4 with representatives of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).

Deputy Foreign Minister of Mongolia Addresses at Second United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries November 4 (infomongolia.com) Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Economic Cooperation of Mongolia, Mr. D.Gankhuyag addressed at the plenary session of the Second UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries opened in Vienna, Austria on November 03, 2014.

Cabinet Supports Outcome of Intergovernmental Committee Meeting By B. Amarsaikhan Ulaanbaatar, November 3 (MONTSAME) The cabinet meeting on November 1 approved the results of the 18th regular meeting of the Mongolian-Russian intergovernmental committee on cooperation on trade, economy, science and technology, which was held this October 13-15.

First colored paint of Ikh khuree presented to City Government October 31 (news.mn) Mongolian Academy of Sciences presented a historical paint of Ikh Khuree around 1805 to Ulaanbaatar City Governor`s Office today celebrating the 375th anniversary of founding the capital city.

Gov't Rep Addresses UN on Agricultural Development and Food Security By B. Amarsaikhan Ulaanbaatar, October 30 (MONTSAME) The Government representative to the 69th session of the UN GA Ms O.Enkhtsetseg addressed on October 28 a plenary meeting of the Second Committee on this theme.

Speaker Meets Vice-Chairman of Petro China By B. Amarsaikhan Ulaanbaatar, October 29 (MONTSAME) The Speaker of parliament of Mongolia Z.Enkhbold visited China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) in frames of his official visit to the PRC on October 28.

MoU on establishing Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank signed October 28 (news.mn) A memorandum of understanding on establishing the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank was signed by its participating countries in Beijing, China, on October 24th.

Special permit of Industrial and Technology Park is granted October 26 (business-mongolia.com) The Government of Mongolia is granting soft loan in building industrial and technology park to process animal raw material domestically, renewal of equipment and technology, and increase of cash flow. Also additional subsidy is given to herders who sold their animal products (sheep and camel wool) to domestic factories.

Mongolian – Russian citizens will travel without visa up to 30 days October 23 (business-mongolia.com) The Inter-Government Agreement on mutual travel conditions of citizens of the Russian Federation and Mongolia was signed on September 3 2014.

Program to Celebrate 375th Anniversary of Ulaanbaatar City October 23 (infomongolia.com) In the frameworks of celebrating the 375th anniversary of founding the Capital City - Ulaanbaatar, the Mayor’s Office published a Program of events to be organized until October 29, 2014.

Bill on Ratifying Amendments to Int'l Convention Presented By B. Amarsaikhan Ulaanbaatar, October 22 (MONTSAME) The state Minister and MP Ch.Saikhanbileg presented Wednesday a draft law on accepting and ratifying the amendments to the Convention on Establishing the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency to the Speaker of parliament Z.Enkhbold.

First Consultative Meeting of Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Runs By B. Amarsaikhan Ulaanbaatar, October 21 (MONTSAME) The Central Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone countries together with our nuclear experts, who are participating in the UN Disarmament Commission (UNODA) in New York, ran their first consultative meeting on October 20 in the central headquarters of the UN.

Ts.Elbegdorj Meets with President of France By B. Khuder Ulaanbaatar, October 19 (MONTSAME) In frames of a participation in the 10th Summit of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Milan, the President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj Friday met with his French counterpart Mr Francois Hollande.

Vice FM Meets FM of Philippines By B. Amarsaikhan Ulaanbaatar, October 17 (MONTSAME) The Mongolian delegation, headed by the President Ts.Elbegdorj, is taking part in the 10th Summit of Asia–Europe Meeting (ASEM).