Mongolia Brief February 2, 2015 Part II
Mongolia
and China Sign Agreement to Construct 2x135 MW Power Plant in Umnugovi Aimag
February 2
(infomongolia.com) On January 27, 2015, representatives of Mongolia’s MAK
Energy LLC and China’s Harbin Electric International Company Limited have
signed an agreement to construct 2x135 MW power plant on a turn-key basis at the
site of Gashuun Sukhait coal deposit in Umnugovi Aimag, Mongolia.
The signing
ceremony took place at the Embassy of Mongolia in Beijing, China, where
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the People’s
Republic of China Ts.Sukhbaatar and his Advisor on Trade and Economy
B.Khurenbaatar were present along with authorities of the two companies.
Through
commissioning the power station, it anticipates a reliable provision of
electricity in Umnugovi Aimag will be facilitated and the capacity of the coal
mines will be also improved. This is also of high importance in reducing the
costs by using high-tech electric equipment and increasing exports.
The power
station will serve as an additional power source for large mines such as Oyu
Tolgoi, Tsagaan Suvarga and Tavan Tolgoi. A Memorandum of Understanding to
implement this project was signed during the state visit of the President of
China Xi Jinping to Mongolia conducted in 2014.
Honorary
Consul of Mongolia to Alsace, France Accredited
February 2
(infomongolia.com) On January 28, 2015, a resident Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the French Republic, Mundagbaatar BATSAIKHAN
presented an exequatur to Honorary Consul Loran Hinker, a French national to
represent Mongolia in Alsace region of France, who was earlier accredited by
the Government of the Republic of France.
At the meeting,
Ambassador M.Batsaikhan congratulated the Honorary Consul, who starts his
official duties at the year of celebration the 50th anniversary of the
establishment of diplomatic relations between the two states, and expressed his
willingness to expand and develop the Mongolia-France cooperation in all
sectors as well as to provide with legal assists and protect interests of
Mongolians residing in the country.
French envoy,
Mr. Loran Hinker is an experienced lawyer, who advanced in human rights,
liberties and international law. He used to serve as an accredited attorney in international
criminal court and affiliated trainings, published dozens of articles and books
in the areas.
Related:
Exequatur presented to
French Honorary Consul Loran Khicker – news.mn,
February 2
"Fostering
civic engagement" workshop completes
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
February 2 (MONTSAME) In a scope of the project “Fostering Civic Engagement at
the Subnational Level” by the Asia Foundation, the Office of the President has
organized a two-day workshop at the Citizen’s Hall of the State House. It was
completed on January 30.
Over 60
representatives of the target 14 soums and three khoroos attended the workshop
and shared their views. The workshop was chaired by the advisor on citizens’
participation and economic policy to the President Mr L.Dashdorj, and the
opening and closing remarks were given by the Asia Foundation program manager
for “Good Governance Promotion and Decentralization” Mr Jack Meera.
The
participants made presentations about and debated over the ways of establishing
civil societies and of active participation in the problem resolving processes,
achievements and lessons of economic cooperation, on what extent the
implementation is going on the rights to information, and on how to organize
public discussions on the subnational level.
They also
exchanged opinions on the activities of Citizen’s Halls that operate in local
areas.
President
gives Boot-Bells to three-millionth citizens
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
February 2 (MONTSAME) A total of 181 children were born on January 24, the day
when the three-millionth citizen of Mongolia, Mongoljin, were born. On Friday,
29 of those children, who were selected from every aimags and cities, were
glorified and awarded with certificates and gifts.
Mongoljin was
awarded with an apartment worth MNT 70 million, while her age-mates were given
one-time cash benefits, each is equivalent to three million Togrog. The
President gave the three-millionth citizen and her age-mates silver boot-bells
with small “Gerege” tied to them.
Speaker
Z.Enkhbold legs Mongolia-Germany joint university
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
February 2 (MONTSAME) In frames of a working tour to Nalaikh district, the
Speaker of parliament Z.Enkhbold last Saturday legged the Mongolia-Germany
joint university of minerals and technologies.
Mr Enkhbold got
familiarized with the university’s campus which was put into use in 2014 and
equipped with European-standard laboratories, class rooms, a library and a
fitness room.
The rector
N.Dorjderem briefed about the university, saying that it made first enrolment
in 2013, and 66 students are studying at the university in the academic years
of 2014-2015. As of present, the university is running the bachelor’s degree
training for the professions of mining processing engineering, mechanical
engineering and environment engineering, the rector said.
With a slogan
of giving the world-standard education in Mongolia, all the lessons are held in
English by Mongolian, English and German teachers. Furthermore, more advanced
lessons are taught by teachers and professors from German universities,
Dorjderem underlined.
Scholarships
are being granted from the metallurgical plants of Oyu Tolgoi and Darkhan, the
Anglo-America, MAK and MSM to the students with the highest grades. About 30%
of the students have taken the scholarships, the rector said.
After the
presentation, the Speaker held a meeting with the university’s teachers and
students, responding to answers on the relevant issues.
The students
talked about an establishment of the “Morning Club” and the “English Day” for
English language week, whereas the teachers emphasized an importance of
amending the legal environment for the higher education sphere due to an
establishment of the very first intergovernmental joint university in Mongolia.
The university has put forward a goal to become one of the Asian top
universities in accordance with a state policy on education, the teachers pointed
out.
During the
working to Nalaikh district, the Speaker Z.Enkhbold was accompanied by
L.Gantomor MP, the Minister of Education, Culture and Science; L.Bold MP;
Gerhard Thiedemann, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Germany
to Mongolia; and other officials.
Meeting
with Local authorities begins
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
February 2 (MONTSAME) The State annual meeting with local administrators began
on February 2. This meeting will discuss the main direction for development in
2015, the State Budget and the implementation of Glass Account Law.
It will also
provide general understanding about the newly formed Ministries and State
policies, and the detailed definition of responsibilities for the general
budget administrators. Opening remarks were given by the President and the
Speaker. On the first day of the meeting, the Ministers will share information
with the participants on the policies of their responsible sectors, on planned
actions and highlights. Prime Minister Ch.Saikhanbileg will attend the meeting
on Tuesday.
Speaker
addresses meeting of governors
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
February 2 (MONTSAME) The Speaker of the State Great Khural (parliament)
Z.Enkhbold addressed 2015 annual meeting of UB Mayor, aimag governors and heads
of Citizens’ Representative Khurals (council) held Monday in the State House.
Co-organized by
the Presidential Office, the Parliamentary Office and the Cabinet Secretariat,
the meeting has brought together Ts.Elbegdorj, the President of Mongolia;
S.Bayartsogt, head of the Cabinet Secretariat; Mayor of Ulaanbaatar city,
governors of aimags; and heads of the Citizens’ Representative Khurals of
localities (local councils).
Mentioning
about a formation of the new cabinet, the Speaker emphasized that the meeting
of local councils’ authorities is running for the first time after formation of
the new cabinet. He presented to the attendees the 2015 state budget and the
budget clarification, and then said the local authorities should focus
attention to make budget clarifications based on realistic analysis and
augmenting the budget profits by maintaining the most proper list. Then the
Speaker heard views from the participants.
The annual
meeting aims to take general directions and understanding about the 2015 basic
guideline for socio-economic development and implementing the budget, to
determine functions of the governors and heads of local councils and to
establish cooperation contracts between the cabinet members and the local
authorities.
Wreaths
laid to Statue of D.Sukhbaatar
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
February 2 (MONTSAME) A ceremony took place on Monday to lay wreaths to the
Statue of D.Sukhbaatar, a prominent political figure and one of the founder of
the Mongolian People’s Party (MPP) on occasion of the 122nd birth anniversary
of him.
Present at the
ceremony were M.Enkhbold, the chairman of the MPP; J.Monkhbat, the MPP
secretary-general; Ts.Nyamdorj, D.Demberel and S.Batbold MPs.
Sukhbaatar
Damdin was born on February 2 of 1893 in Maimaa town, Ulaanbaatar city.
Enshrined as the "Father of Mongolia's Revolution", he is remembered
as one of the most important figures in Mongolia's struggle for independence.
In 1921, he started the People’s Revolution when he was 28 years old.
In frames of
the anniversary’s celebration, an exhibition has opened in the Museum of
Mongolian Theatre. In addition, the administration of the city’s #2 secondary
school paid tribute to the D.Sukhbaatar’s statue in front of the school’s
building.
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