Mongolia Brief October 17, 2014
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).
The measure is
running October 16-17 in Milan of Italy. A member of the delegation, the
Vice-minister of Foreign Affairs D.Gankhuyag held a meeting with the Minister
of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines E.Garcia on October 16 to exchange with
him opinions on the bilateral relations and on international and regional
matters.
For the
preparation for the Summit, a meeting of high officials from ASEM countries ran
October 13-15 in Milan, at which Mongolia was presented by a delegation led by
Ts.Batbayar, a director of Department for Policy-planning and Strategy of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
President’s
Advisor Meets Reps of Leather Industry
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
October 17 (MONTSAME) An advisor to the President on Living Environment and
Green Development Policy L.Erkhembayar met on October 16 with the authorities
of the leather industry Association of Mongolia.
The visitors
included a head of department of Light Industry Policy Regulation of the
Ministry of Industry and Agriculture Ts.Bayarmaa, a president of the above
Association B.Enkh-Amgalan, an executive director of the Association
T.Bayarsaikhan, a member of the Board of the Association N.Altai, and a director
of Mongol Chevron LLC Ts.Tumen-Ulzii.
The sides
focused on ways of reducing a pollution of the river Tuul, purifying waste from
leather entities, and discussed opportunities to relocate the leather
manufacturers and water treatment facility “Khargia” from the city.
President
Elbegdorj Speaks at 10th ASEM Summit
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar, October
17 (MONTSAME) The leader of Mongolia took the floor to address all who gathered
for the 10th ASEM summit on Thursday in Milan, Italy.
He
congratulated the government of Italy for a successful hosting of the Summit
and the Heads of State of Croatia and Kazakhstan for joining ASEM membership.
“This summit is taking place at an uneasy time when the world is facing
multiple challenges, including a spread of Ebola, regional confrontations and
an increasing threat of terrorism.
"The 10th
summit provides yet another opportunity for the leaders of its member states to
discuss, exchange opinions and reach common grounds and positions on this
matters of global significance. At the UN General Assembly in New York this
September Mongolia expressed its position on climate change issues and called
the world community for resolute actions to address them.
"Mongolia
concurs that the 10th ASEM Summit shall help strengthen cooperation between the
countries of Asia and Europe, boost trade, energy and investment relations and
further promote sustainable development. Mongolia has been putting forward
certain initiatives in these areas. For instance, in Dushanbe in September this
year, Russia, China and Mongolia held a first Tri-Parties Highest Level
Meeting, where their leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation in transit
transport and infrastructure and eliminate barriers to trade. I do believe that
strengthened cooperation between China, Russia and Mongolia shall make a
tangible contribution to Asia and Europe even closer.
"Contributing
to strengthening peace and stability in North East Asia is a priority of
Mongolia’s national security policy. Mutually trusting and confident dialogues
between countries are an important cornerstone in our relations. In this
conjunction, within the confines of the Ulaanbaatar Dialogue on North-East Asia
Security I put forward some time ago, Mongolia has successfully hosted and
organized the Meeting of North-East Asian Women-Parliamentarians, International
Researchers’ conference and the Meeting of the Governors of Cities of North
East Asia.
"Once
again, let me reiterate my confidence that the 10th ASEM Summit shall play a
crucial role in expanding the scope and magnitude of Asia-Europe relations and
cooperation," said the President Elbegdorj.
President
Ts.Elbegdorj meets German Chancellor Angela Merkel
October 17
(news.mn) President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj met German Chancellor Angela
Merkel following his speech at the opening for the 10th ASEM Summit in Milan,
Italy on Thursday.
Chancellor
Angela Merkel asked about the latest in Mongolian politics from Ts.Elbegdorj.
She also congratulated and expressed support for Mongolia’s bids to host the
11th ASEM Summit in Ulaanbaatar.
Both parties
exchanged views on several issues. Particularly, the Chancellor noted
opportunities to further bilateral cooperation on a coal gasification project.
The German
Chancellor also emphasized that Germany’s raw material imports from Mongolia
has been decreased due to economic difficulty and pledges to encourage
bilateral trade and economic cooperation between Mongolian and German
businesses and organizations in the future.
The Chancellor
also pledges to link SIEMENS group to Mongolian businesses.
Related:
Ts.Elbegdorj
Meets Chancellor of Germany – Montsame,
October 17
Mongolian
and Russian nationals to travel without visa
October 17
(news.mn) A visa-free agreement allowing both Mongolian and Russian nationals
stays of up to 30 days in either country was signed between the governments of
Mongolia and the Russian Federation on September 3rd 2014.
The visa-free
agreement will be effective starting November 14th 2014. Under the
agreement, all types of passport holders of both countries can enjoy a
visa-free stay in Russia or Mongolia for up to 30 days. The total period of
stay should not exceed 90 days within 180 days since the first entry of any
traveler.
If any traveler
from either country needs to stay for more than 30 days they must apply for a
visa.
Mongolian
judoka wins gold at Judo Grand Prix
October 17
(news.mn) The international Judo Grand Prix tournament started Thursday in
Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
From the start
of the tournament winners of men`s 60 and 66 kg and women`s 48 and 52 kg events
seized the podium. Mongolian judokas grabbed a gold, two silver and two bronze
medals on the first day.
Mongolian
judoka IM D.Amartuvshin in the men`s 60 kg weight division won the gold medal
defeating Uzbekistan`s Diyorbek Urozboev in 1 minute and 19 seconds. From the
qualifying matches D.Amartuvshin overpowered three strong rivals of the host
country, leaving Uzbek fans disappointed. D.Amartuvhsin won silver from Astana
Grand Prix and gold at Tashkent Grand Prix.
IM D.Altansukh
in the men`s 66 kg weight category was defeated by Uzbekistan's judoka Rishod
Sobirov for the final round and claimed silver.
In the women`s
52 kg weight category Mongolian judoka IM A.Tsolmon was defeated by Romanian
judoka Andreea Chitu and given a penalty but won silver.
IM G.Kherlen in
the men`s 60 kg and IM G.Otgontsetseg in the women`s 48 kg each won bronze
medals. G.Otgontsetseg brought home the only gold medal for Mongolia from
Astana Grand Prix.
Related:
Judokas
grab medals in Grand Prix in Tashkent – Montsame,
October 17
Photo
News: Mongolia-China Friendship Memorial Unveiled
October 17
(infomongolia.com) In 2014, Mongolia and the People’s Republic of China are
celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic
relations, moreover at the Cabinet meeting it was resolved to mark as the
"Year of Mongolia-China Cultural and Art Exchange".
In the frames
of celebration, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia hosted a banquet
dedicated to the 65th anniversary and the unveiling ceremony of the
Mongolia-China Friendship Memorial was also held in Ulaanbaatar on October 16,
2014.
At these
ceremonies the Embassy staff headed by Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of the PR of China to Mongolia, Wang Xiaolong have
participated.
The Friendship
Memorial has been constructed under the “Beijing Street” Project established
between the two Governments and the street from Mongolian University of Science
and Technology to “Sansar” tunnel in Bayanzurkh District is under construction
being developed by Beijing Construction Engineering Group, which anticipates to
officially opening on October 27, 2014. The 60 million CNY project is
implemented under grant aid from the Government of China.
10th
Asia-Europe Meeting Summit Begins in Milan, Italy
October 17
(infomongolia.com) On October 16, 2014, the 10th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM)
Summit started in Milan, Italy and Mongolian representatives led by President
of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj have attended the Summit.
The ASEM
Meeting is an informal process of dialogue and cooperation bringing together
the 27 European Union member states, 2 other European countries (Norway and
Switzerland), and the 10 South East Asian and 10 North East Asian countries
including Australia, China, Mongolia, Myanmar, Russia, Pakistan, Republic of
Korea, New Zealand, India, Japan and the ASEAN Secretariat. This latest round
of enlargement brings total ASEM membership to 51 partners.
Currently, the
European Union and Italy are the European coordinators and Malaysia and
Mongolia are the Asian coordinators.
The ASEM
Meeting takes place once every two years.
The ASEM
Meeting serves as podium for every decision-makers, policy-makers, scientists,
representatives from civil society and businessmen to express their views. The
ASEM dialogue addresses political, economic and cultural issues, with the
objective of strengthening the relationship between our two regions, in a
spirit of mutual respect and equal partnership.
On October 16,
President Ts.Elbegdorj, as the coordinator for North and South East Asian
countries at the ASEM Meeting, met with President of the European Council
Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso and
the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
Federica Mogherini to exchange views on issues related to organizing the ASEM
Meeting.
The current
ASEM Summit is taking place under the theme of “Responsible Partnership for
Sustainable Growth and Security”.
Mongolia
Submits Its Candidacy to Host 11th ASEM Summit in Ulaanbaatar
October 17
(infomongolia.com) On October 16, 2014, the 10th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM)
Summit started in Milan, Italy and President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj delivered
a speech at the opening ceremony of the Summit.
In his speech,
President of Mongolia said, “First of all I would like to express our gratitude
to the Government of Italy for successfully hosting this Summit and congratulations
to the leaders of Croatia and Kazakhstan for becoming new members of the ASEM.
The 10th ASEM
Summit is taking place at an uneasy time when the world is faced with multiple
challenges including the spread of Ebola outbreak, regional confrontations and
the increasing threat of terrorism.
This Summit
provides yet another opportunity for the leaders of its member states to
discuss, exchange opinions and reach common grounds and positions on this
matters of global significance.
At the UN
General Assembly in New York held last September, Mongolia expressed its
position on climate change issues and called the world community for resolute
actions to address them.
Mongolia
concurs that the 10th ASEM Summit shall help strengthen cooperation between the
countries of Asia and Europe, boost trade, energy and investment relations and
further promote sustainable development. Mongolia has been putting forward certain
initiatives in these areas. For instance, in Dushanbe in September this year,
Russia, China and Mongolia held the first Tri-Parties Highest Level Meeting,
where the leaders of our three countries agreed to strengthen cooperation in
transit transport and infrastructure and eliminate barriers to trade. I do
believe that strengthened cooperation between China, Russia and Mongolia shall
make a tangible contribution to Asia and Europe even closer.
Contributing to
strengthening peace and stability in North East Asia is a priority of
Mongolia’s national security policy. Mutually trusting and confident dialogues
between countries are an important cornerstone in our relations. In this
conjunction, within the confines of the Ulaanbaatar Dialogue on North-East Asia
Security I put forward some time ago, Mongolia has successfully hosted and
organized the Meeting of North-East Asian Women-Parliamentarians, International
Researchers’ conference and the Meeting of the Governors of Cities of North
East Asia.
Once again, let
me reiterate my confidence that the 10th ASEM Summit shall play a crucial role
in expanding the scope and magnitude of Asia-Europe relations and cooperation”.
On the same
day, the President Ts.Elbegdorj held a bilateral meeting with the Chancellor of
Germany Angela Merkel, where the latter part congratulated Mongolia for
submitting its candidacy to host the 11th ASEM Summit in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
and said that Germany will render all-around support on the matter.
President
Ts.Elbegdorj and Chancellor A.Merkel exchanged views and opinions on issues of
mutual interest. Chancellor Merkel confirmed the possibility for Germany to
cooperate with Mongolia on the coal liquefaction project.
Chancellor
Merkel pointed out that due to German economic and financial difficulties,
German imports of Mongolian raw materials and other goods have shrunk to a
certain level, yet she stated that she would call the German business entities
for expanding and invigorating their business and trade relations with
Mongolia. In this context, Chancellor said she would connect the Siemens Group
with Mongolia.
Today on
October 17, 2014, Mongolian delegates headed by President Ts.Elbegdorj are
conducting an official visit to Budapest, Hungary.
Prime
Minister N.Altankhuyag to Chair Ministry of Finance until its New Minister will
Be Approved by Parliament of Mongolia
October 17
(infomongolia.com) At the irregular plenary session of the State Great Khural
(Parliament) held on October 16, 2014, it was ratified to dismiss seven
Ministers from their posts following the decision to merge six Ministries into
three organs and change the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and Economic Cooperation.
Accordingly,
former seven Ministers and incumbent Parliamentarians Mr. Chultem ULAAN
(Ministry of Finance), Mr. Luvsanvandan BOLD (Ministry of Foreign Affairs), Mr.
Tsevelmaa BAYARSAIKHAN (Ministry of Construction and Urban Development), Mr.
Amarjargal GANSUKH (Ministry of Roads and Transportation), Mr. Davaajav
GANKHUYAG (Ministry of Mining), Mr. Nyamjav BATBAYAR (Ministry of Economic
Development) and Mr. Mishig SONOMPIL (Ministry of Energy) are no longer hold
their posts.
However, it was
expected to approve three new Ministers (D.Zorigt as the Minister of Finance,
L.Purevsuren as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Economic Cooperation, and
R.Jigjid as the Minister of Mining and Energy) at the irregular session, but
Mongolian People’s Party (MPP) Group at the Parliament requested a 5-day
postponement on the ground that the name of the fourth Minister (for
Infrastructure Development) should be submitted as well as other Ministers if
to be changed should be also introduced same time.
Thus, in
absence of opposition party (MPP) representatives, Parliament cannot ratify new
heads of the Ministries of Mongolia.
Therefore, an
irregular Cabinet meeting was held later on October 16th and it was decided to
appoint temporarily the heads of ‘vacant’ Ministries until its new Ministers
will be approved by the Parliament.
Henceforth,
Minister of Population Development and Social Protection S.Erdene will co-chair
the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, Minister of Industry and
Agriculture Sh.Tuvdendorj to co-chair the Ministry of Mining and Energy, Head
of the Cabinet Secretariat Ch.Saikhanbileg to chair the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and Economic Cooperation, and Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag to chair the
Ministry of Finance respectively.
State
Head at ASEM Summit
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
October 17 (MONTSAME) The 10th Asia-Europe Meeting /ASEM/ summit has started in
Milan of Italy, in which Mongolia has been represented by the President and
accompanying him delegates.
The ASEM
meeting is an informal process of dialogue and cooperation bringing together
the 27 European Union member-states, 2 other European countries /Norway,
Switzerland/, and the European Union with 10 South East Asian and 10 North East
Asian countries including Australia, China, Mongolia, Myanmar, Russia,
Pakistan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, India, Japan, and the ASEAN
Secretariat. This latest round of enlargement brings total ASEM membership to
51 partners. Currently, the European Union and Italy are the European
coordinators and Malaysia and Mongolia are the Asian coordinators. The ASEM Meeting
takes place once every two years. It serves as podium for every
decision-makers, policy-makers, scientists, representatives from civil society
and businessmen to express their views.
The ASEM
dialogue addresses political, economic and cultural issues, with the objective
of strengthening the relationship between our two regions, in a spirit of
mutual respect and equal partnership.
The President
Elbegdorj, as the coordinator for North and South East Asian countries at the
ASEM Meeting, has met with a president of the European Council Herman Van
Rompuy, a President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso, and the
High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
Federica Mogherini to exchange views on issues related to organizing the ASEM
meeting.
The current
summit is taking place under the theme of “Responsible Partnership for
Sustainable Growth and Security”.
Draft
Laws Submitted to Parliament
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
October 17 (MONTSAME) Head of the Cabinet Secretariat for Government
Ch.Saikhanbileg Thursday submitted to the Speaker Z.Enkhbold bills on the 2015
budget, on the 2015 budget for social insurance fund, and on the 2015 budget
for Human Development Fund (HDF).
Moreover, he
presented draft amendments to the laws on excise tax and on minerals. By the
latter he wants to change a situation when a fluctuating rate of the US
dollars, in which a payment for special license is made, increases tax pressure
and affects the budget revenue. He also proposes making the excise tax payment
in the Mongolian Togrog (MNT).
Duties
of Freed Ministers Assigned to Others
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
October 17 (MONTSAME) An irregular meeting of the cabinet on October 16 decided
to oblige several Ministers to carry out the duties of those who will be
appointed soon the heads of new Ministries.
The Minister of
Labour and Social Welfare S.Erdene will act simultaneously as the Minister of
road, transportation, construction and urban development, the Minister of
Industry and Agriculture Sh.Tuvdendorj–as the Minister of Mining and Energy,
and a head of the Cabinter Secretariat of the Government--as Foreign Affairs
and Economic Cooperation Minister.
Government
Rep to UN GA Addresses Sustainable Development Issue
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
October 17 (MONTSAME) The Mongolian Government's representative to the 69th
session of the UN GA Ms O.Enkhtsetseg spoke at the Second Committee plenary
meeting on sustainable development on October 17.
She stressed
that the time has come to complete the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and
to issue the development goals beyond 2015, noting an importance of reflecting
the special needs and interests of the landlocked countries into the new
documents.
She also
highlighted a contribution of new groups descending the UN “Rio+20” Conference,
namely, of the open working group on Sustainable Development and an
intergovernmental committee on Sustainable Development Finance, to issuance of
the basis of development goals beyond 2015.
A damage of
natural disasters occurred in the last four years has amounted to over 100
billion US dollars, noted O.Enkhtsetseg and expressed a hope that the third UN
World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, expected in Sendai of Japan in
2015, will define effective solutions to resist natural disasters.
She informed
the gathered about Mongolia’s state policies and activities, particularly about
Green Development policy and its implementation.
Some
28 Parliamentarians Propose to Withdraw Prime Minister of Mongolia
October 17
(infomongolia.com) On October 17, 2014, MP D.Khayankhyarvaa, MP Ya.Sodbaatar,
MP N.Nomtoibayar and MP Ch.Khurelbaatar representing some 28 Members of the
State Great Khural (Parliament) have submitted a Letter of Request to withdraw
the Prime Minister of Mongolia and handed it to the Speaker of Parliament
Z.Enkhbold.
The reasons to
remove the incumbent Premier N.Altankhuyag are based on breaches of several
clauses of the Constitution of Mongolia and as explained the letter handers,
the Head of Government cannot perform his functions properly, besides violating
the legislations repeatedly, and cannot rule the government organizational
works that caused to decrease foreign direct investments.
Moreover, the
Cabinet chaired by N.Altankhuyag sickened the country economy in terms of
reckless spending without studies, even the International Monetary Fund, the
World Bank and other international independent organizations keep warning that Mongolia’s
economic growth will slow down considerably and is likely to decelerate and
slip into the single-digit, claim above Parliamentarians.
Related:
Proposal
Submitted to Parliament on Dismissing PM – Montsame, October 17
Our
Parliamentarians at 131st IPU Assembly
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
October 17 (MONTSAME) Members of the State Great Khural (parliament) Su.Batbold
and G.Uyanga have taken part in the 131st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary
Union (IPU) which ran October 12-17 in Geneva, Switzerland.
The Mongolian
MPs met with their counterparts of Australia, Iceland and Mexico to exchange
views on the bilateral relations and cooperation. They noted that agendas discussed
at the IPU assembly, such as ensuring gender equality and ceasing violence
against women, already have become global critical issues and that the IPU
urges nations to take serious measures to tackle them.
They also took
part in meeting of IPU’s Steering Council, Standing committees on democracy and
human rights, on peace and security, on human rights of parliamentarians, on UN
affairs, on sustainable development on finance and trade.
A
parliamentarian from Bangladesh Saber Choudhuri was elected the new president
of the IPU.
Ulaanbaatar
Supports JCI
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
October 17 (MONTSAME) The Mayor of Ulaanbaatar E.Bat-Uul received October 16 a
president of JCI (Junior Chamber International) for 2014 Shine Bhaskaran along
with the members of JCI-Mongolia.
The president
of JCI Mongolia S.Sainbat expressed intentions to organize the JCI Regional
Congress for Asia and Pacific 2017 in Ulaanbaatar and asked the Mayor to run it
together.
To this, the
Mayor noted that JCI unites global young people of business and said that
organized here the Asia-Pacific meeting may serve well for our country’s
development. He expressed a willingness to help by every possible means.
The president
of JCI 2014 Shine Bhaskaran thanked the Mayor for his hospitality and presented
activities of his organization. He was elected the president of JCI for 2014
during the 2013 JCI World Congress in Rio de Janeiro. Hr was was born in Natika
of India, and majored in Hotel Management and Law. He is an executive director
at companies Hotel Dreamland, Dreams Color Lab and Golden-Gate Tours and
Travels. JCI is an active international organization that unites young leaders
and business people on voluntary basis around the globe. The organization
operates in four main fields: Business, Cooperation, Community and Individuals.
As it has been participating actively in the operations of the UNICEF and the
UNESCO, has obtained consulting status to the UN. JCI today has nearly 5000
branches operating in 120 different countries, and has 200 thousand active and
some one million supporting members.
Foreign
Affairs Minister relinquishes position
October 17
(news.mn) Foreign Affairs Minister L.Bold has relinquished his position today
as he has been dismissed due to the restructure of the government. The position
has been handed to the Head of Cabinet Secretariat of Government,
Ch.Saikhanbileg.
The Head of
Cabinet Secretariat of Government Ch.Saikhanbileg said, “L.Bold has done many
great things in a short term. He will be remembered for quite some time. We
know that he was successful during his term as the Defense Minister. I want to
clarify that this dismissal is due to the restructure of the government, not
punishment.” Ch.Saikhanbileg wished L. Bold success in his future endeavors.
Foreign Affairs
Minister L.Bold responded with, “The Foreign Affairs sector is where much can
be done with less. As a member of the Standing committee on Security and
Foreign Affairs, I will keep working close with the Defense and Foreign Affairs
Ministries. However, I relinquish my position as Foreign Affairs Minister as I
make my way toward becoming an MP.”
State
leaders exchange congratulatory telegrams
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
October 17 (MONTSAME) On occasion of the 65th anniversary of the Mongolia-China
diplomatic relations, the leader of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj, the Prime Minister
N.Altankhuyag and the Minister of Foreign Affairs L.Bold have exchanged
congratulatory telegrams with their Chinese counterparts.
Mr Elbegdorj
writes that Mongolia was one of the first countries to establish the diplomatic
relations with the People’s Republic of China, "our countries have been
maintaining the principles such as respecting their independence, sovereignty
and the territorial integrity, respecting each other equal, mutually beneficial
and peaceful existence, and the ways of development, in accordance with
fundamental documents of the traditional friendly relations and
cooperation". The bilateral cooperation has been enhancing, reaching a
comprehensive strategic partnership, he underlines and expresses a satisfaction
wit it.
Leaders of
China highlight that high-level mutual visits have bee regularized and that the
political trust has been deepening thanks to joint efforts. An exchange and
cooperation have expanded in the trade, economy and humanitarian sectors, they
write and express a satisfaction with these achievements.
Stock
exchange news for October 17
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
October 17 (MONTSAME) At the Stock Exchange trades on Friday, a total of 1,260
shares of 10 JSCs were traded costing MNT one million 900 thousand and 974.00.
"Merex”
/364 units/, “State Department Store” /298 units/, “Khokh gan” /280 units/,
“Gobi” /125 units/ and "Moninjbar” /100 units/ were the most actively
traded in terms of trading volume, in terms of trading value were "Gobi”
(MNT one million), "Talkh chikher” (MNT 240 thousand), “Makh impex” (MNT
185 thousand and 730), "State Department Store” (MNT 168 thousand and 817)
and "Tav” (MNT 149 thousand and 900).
The total
market capitalization was set at MNT one trillion 567 billion 185 million 664
thousand and 995. The Index of Top-20 JSCs was 15,614.18, decreasing 0.36 units
or 0.00% against the previous day.
Birth
certificate handed to newborn in Brazil
By B. Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
October 17 (MONTSAME) A newly opened Embassy of Mongolia to the Federal
Republic of Brazil handed Friday a birth certificate to a newborn boy Dalai,
whose mother is a Mongolian citizen D.Ganchimeg. It was the first birth
certificate to be handed by the Embassy.
The Ambassador
Ch.Sosormaa appreciated that Ganchimeg registered her son to a Mongolia
citizenship, although being married to a Brazilian. "I wish that this is
practiced throughout the world that families of Mongolians register their kids
as the Mongolians, as did Dalai’s father Fabio Gonsalves da Silva and mother
D.Ganchimeg,” said the ambassador and wished the family all the best.
Ulaanbaatar
wants to host "Winter Universiade-2033"
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
October 17 (MONTSAME) A note of understanding has been signed in Chinese Guang
Zhou by the Mayor of Ulaanbaatar E.Bat-Uul and a president of FISU
(International University Sports Federation) Claude-Louis Gallien on official
nomination of Ulaanbaatar as the host of Winter Universiade of 2033.
The event ran
in frames of the decision made by the city administration and the Student
Sports Committee of Mongolia to operate and develop plans to run for a
host-country of the tournament expected in 2033, at the initiative of the
Mayor. “An organization of the Winter Universaide in Ulaanbaatar is not a
dream anymore. We can win the right if we can actualize our estimations,
researches, conditions and opportunities,” said the Mayor.
Autumn
festival in Osaka advertizes Mongolian culture
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
October 17 (MONTSAME) Mongolian Consulate to Osaka of Japan organized the
“Autumn - 2014” on October 13 in the Osaka Museum of Ethnic Cultures.
Advertizing
Mongolian culture, the festival which is held twice, aims to make Mongolian
people abroad proud their motherland, to cherish the language and culture and
to inherit the unique culture and tradition to the next generation.
During the
festival, a full concert themed “Cloud-printed Wind” was given, and it was
directed D.Sosorbaram, a State Honored Actor, with performances of folk bands
“Domog” and “Khusugtun”, a pop-opera band “Uvertura”, a long-singer
J.Enkhbaatar, and a contortionist J.Nyamgerel.
Within the
event, the news office in Japanese at the Mongolian National Public Radio held
a meeting with their audience. The visit of the staff of the Japanese program
on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the newsroom, was one of the icons
of this event.
Mongolia
will become founding member and shareholder in the Asian Infrastructure
Investment Bank
By Amarsanaa
October 17
(business-mongolia.com) Ambassador Ts.Sukhbaatar to the People’s Republic of
China receives mandate to sign on the Memorandum of Understanding between
founding countries of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
The Asian
Infrastructure Investment Bank was initiated by Chairman Xi during his visit to
Mongolia and its importance lays on the solution of capital resource in the
infrastructure sectors of the developing countries in the region, effective
coordination of the capital and monetary flow and bringing acceleration in the
regional development.
Government of
People’s Republic of China made proposal to Mongolia to become its founding
member and the Cabinet Meeting approved such involvement. Draft of the
Memorandum of Understanding of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is
composed and it will be signed by the representatives of founding countries on
October 24. This signing will enable further contract building process and
founders are planning that by the end of 2015, the bank will start its
operation.
The bank
establishment will add a new financial option for the Mongolian infrastructure
and other sectors that require investment.
Mongol
Bank bought 9.5 tonnes of gold
October 17
(Mongolian Economy) Gold transactions at Mongol Bank have increased by 81.4
percent due to the changes in the Gold Law and Minerals Law.
By October this
year, there have been 1,516 unique gold transactions from entities plus 736
transaction from individuals ¬– close to more than 2,200 times. In 2013, only
1,299 unique gold transactions with Mongol Bank were made.
Last year,
Mongol Bank had bought 5.2 tonnes of gold by October and at the same time in
2014 this figure is 9.5 tonnes – an 81.4 percent increase. A trend largely
attributed to the ratification of the Gold Law and changes made to Mineral’s
Law.
There are over
67 gold mining companies throughout the country. In the first 10 months of the
year, gold sales injected USD 328 million to Mongolia’s economy by exporting
it.
“Gold is free
convertible foreign currency and strategic product which sustains its value.
Thus, gold is one source to increase foreign currency reserve for a country
like Mongolia where there are not many competitive products to export,” says
Sukhbaatar Purev, director general at The Bank of Mongolia, Banknote and
Treasury Department.
By the end of
this year, Mongol Bank expects to buy 12-15 tonnes of gold, equal to USD 600
million.
Mongolia
to Host 11th ASEM Summit in Ulaanbaatar in 2016
October 17
(infomongolia.com) On October 17, 2014, the 10th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM)
concluded in Milan, Italy and the Heads of State and Government unanimously
agreed to convene the 11th ASEM Summit in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
The official
statements were delivered by the Speaker of the State Great Khural (Parliament)
Z.Enkhbold and Prime Minister of Mongolia N.Altankhuyag in the Government House
today afternoon on October 17, 2014, who were informed by President
Ts.Elbegdorj.
In his remark,
Speaker Z.Enkhbold said, “European Council President Herman Van Rompuy, who
chaired the 10th Summit, announced at the closing ceremony that the 11th ASEM
Summit will be held in Mongolia in 2016.
The ASEM Summit
is an informal process of dialogue and cooperation bringing together the 28 European
Union member states, 2 other European countries (Norway, Switzerland), and the
European Union with 10 South East Asian and 10 North East Asian countries
including Australia, China, Mongolia, Myanmar, Russia, Pakistan, Republic of
Korea, New Zealand, India, Japan and the ASEAN Secretariat. This latest round
of enlargement brings total ASEM membership to 53 partners including the two
new members Croatia and Kazakhstan.
This decision
shows how Mongolia’s reputation is highly valued worldwide and in sports term,
it is equivalent to host “Olympics”, therefore we need to start preparations on
organizational spheres from now on by giving utmost importance”.
Premier
N.Altankhuyag added, “The Government will work giving special importance to the
organizational issues and by successfully hosting the 11th Summit is one of the
biggest challenges faced so far”.
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