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Mongolia News Summary for June 07, 2025

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L. Oyun-Erdene Is Pushing His Friend D. Amarbayasgalan for Prime Minister; If Unsuccessful, G. Temuulen May Be Nominated from the Floor

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: isee.mn

The MPP’s (Mongolian People's Party) Steering Committee will meet today at 11:00. Meanwhile, the party's congress is scheduled for next Monday. There had been information that the candidate for Prime Minister would be determined during today’s Steering Committee meeting, but this plan may be scrapped, and instead, only the date of the congress might be announced before adjourning. There is discussion of determining and confirming the Prime Ministerial candidate directly through the party congress. L. Oyun-Erdene is trying to nominate Parliament Speaker D. Amarbayasgalan as Prime Minister and take the position of Parliament Speaker himself. Originally, the meeting was supposed to take place last Wednesday or Thursday, but it has been delayed because L. Oyun-Erdene did not announce the Steering Committee meeting, causing members to wait while he tried to arrange for his preferred person to be appointed as Prime Minister. Specifically, he initially nominated his cousin, the Mayor of Ulaanbaatar, H. Nyambaatar, for Prime Minister. However, H. Nyambaatar's candidacy was officially withdrawn yesterday, and instead, D. Amarbayasgalan, the current Speaker of Parliament, is now being pushed as candidate, while L. Oyun-Erdene himself is seeking the position of Parliament Speaker. If this option fails, the plan is to nominate MP G. Temuulen from the floor. S. Byambatsogt, G. Zandanshatar, and J. Enkhbayar may nominate each other in mutual support. Meanwhile, President U. Khurelsukh has reportedly expressed that he would support selecting the next Prime Minister from among representatives born in the 1970s. He concluded that skipping a generation for the Prime Minister’s appointment has shown its downsides, as evidenced by L. Oyun-Erdene’s tenure. Therefore, this time, it is proposed that the Prime Minister should be someone who has been elected to parliament at least twice, has served as a minister, and represents the 1970s generation. There are very few people in the current parliament meeting these criteria. In the past days, the media has speculated on many possible names, but in reality, it seems that only three representatives from the 1970s generation are being seriously considered: Defense Minister S. Byambatsogt, Presidential Chief of Staff G. Zandanshatar, and Minister of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry J. Enkhbayar. They are reportedly discussing and will support one among themselves, with G. Zandanshatar, the President's Chief of Staff, considered to have the best chance. In previous years, members born in the 1970s have never had the chance to take leadership; they were skipped over. This time, they are cooperating in order to gain power themselves. Crucially, they have the support of President U. Khurelsukh. On the other side, those born in the 1980s are also contending for leadership. Ultimately, this is a generational battle, and it will be clear during the party congress which side—older or younger—will prevail.

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Parliament Will Focus on Improving Legislation Against Cybercrime

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Ulaanbaatar. The Speaker of the Parliament, D. Amarbayasgalan, Member of Parliament and Head of the MPP parliamentary group S. Munkhbaatar, and Secretary General of the Parliament B. Baasandorj participated in the 10th Regional Conference of the International Association of Prosecutors for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, held in Ulaanbaatar. This year's conference is being held under the theme "Evolution of the Prosecutor's Role: Challenges and Best Practices in Combating Crime in Cyberspace." The Speaker expressed his belief that this international conference is of great importance in combating crimes conducted through cyberspace and social networks which violate the rights and freedoms of others and cause severe and significant damage, not only in Mongolia but around the world. He emphasized that the policy of the new parliament, which has initiated people-centered legal and judicial reforms and fosters pluralism, fully aligns with the need to prevent and effectively fight the dangers and harms of cybercrime, in a manner that keeps pace with the times and undergoes continual improvement. In addition, he stated that the Mongolian Parliament is open to participating in productive initiatives resulting from this conference to improve legislation against cybercrime, according to the Parliament's media office.

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Prime Minister Nominee to be Announced Today

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: news.mn

The meeting of the Mongolian People's Party (MPP) executive council has been scheduled for 11:00 AM today. During this meeting, the nominee for Prime Minister will be discussed and selected. Essentially, the question of whether President U.Khurelsukh’s preferred candidate or former Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene’s candidate will receive support will be resolved. In recent days, the public has seen a list of probable candidates from both sides, as their names have been circulated and tested. The finalists are Speaker of the State Great Khural D.Amarbayasgalan, Member of Parliament and Minister of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry J.Enkhbayar, and former Speaker and Presidential Chief of Staff G.Zandanshatar. There is a requirement that the Prime Minister nominee should possess economic expertise to lift the country's economy. Due to factors such as Trump's tariff war and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the international situation has become uncertain, causing economic difficulties and shocks. Especially, the decline in China’s steel production has affected the price of coal, Mongolia's main export, resulting in a loss of $20-25 per ton over time. Most importantly, experts warn that this economic difficulty may not be short-term but last into the medium and long term. Consequently, the new Prime Minister will face the immediate need to review Mongolia's 2025 budget, seek new income sources to compensate for tax revenue shortfalls, or implement austerity measures. In the first four months of this year, Mongolia's balanced budget revenue fell short by over 800 billion MNT. Compared to the same period last year, the shortfall has reached 1.2 trillion MNT. In the first four months, Mongolia exported 25 million tons of coal, similar to last year, but the price has decreased by 44%. If this price level persists, the budget revenue may decrease by 2.3 trillion MNT by the end of the year. As the government collapsed and with state confusion, coal exports through the border have declined, and prices remain low. This is a major issue. The Bank of Mongolia, having barely reached a foreign currency reserve of five billion USD, now faces the risk of depleting these reserves through interventions. Although the law states that the previous government shall continue operations until a new cabinet is formed, attendance during yesterday’s State Great Khural session was insufficient among cabinet members. Out of 23 ministers, 11, including acting Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene, did not attend. Therefore, it is crucial to promptly appoint the new Prime Minister to prevent a standstill in government work. If the MPP executive council supports a nominee, they will be submitted to the party's General Assembly. If approved, the nominee will be submitted to the parliament for confirmation, after which the Prime Minister will form their cabinet. However, it remains uncertain whether the MPP will grant the newly appointed Prime Minister the authority to independently form the government. At the very least, the issue of whether to allow the Prime Minister to collaborate with other political parties represented in parliament will be a challenge. Thus, this time, the Prime Minister nominee must be a person who can prioritize the national interest and maintain high ethical standards. On the other hand, they must not be anyone's puppet.

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LIVE: 117 Members of the MPP’s Central Committee Submit Demand to Party Leadership to Form a Grand Coalition Government

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: isee.mn

The Mongolian People's Party (MPP) Executive Council held a meeting. After the meeting, Central Committee member S. Nergui announced that he had conveyed the demand to party leaders to form a Grand Coalition Government that includes all parties represented in parliament. He stated: “In the 2024 parliamentary elections, our party secured 68 seats and formed a coalition government. As a result, major mega projects such as the railway border connection project and the Eg River hydroelectric power station project were put into motion. However, based on the majority decision of the MPP Central Committee and State Great Khural members, the coalition government was dissolved. Members of the Central Committee see this as a decision that will exacerbate international and regional economic instability. For this reason, several issues should be discussed at the MPP Central Committee meeting. These include forming a national consensus government, collaborating with all parties and coalitions with seats in parliament, ensuring unity, and electing a new Prime Minister who values the integrity of the nation. This is the proposal and request of 117 members of the MPP Central Committee,” he said.

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A Member of the MPP's National Conference Submits Request to Form a Coalition Government

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The Mongolian People's Party (MPP) Executive Council met today and decided to convene its National Conference next Monday. In connection with this, National Conference member S. Nergui submitted a demand and request to the party's Secretary General Ya. Sodbaatar regarding the formation of a Coalition Government. The demand and request specify that the proposal to establish a coalition government should be included in the agenda of the upcoming National Conference and be discussed accordingly. Additionally, it is proposed that the newly formed Government be named the National Consensus Government and work in cooperation with political parties represented in parliament. In the previous National Conference, the issue was decided with the votes of 303 members, while 113 members expressed their opinion in support of a coalition government. Note: Media organizations (TV, radio, social media and web pages) are prohibited from using our information fully or partially in any form; usage is only permitted with agreement and must cite the source (ikon.mn).

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The Constitutional Court Concludes That Kh. Nyambaatar’s Law Prohibiting the Sale of Private Property at Reduced Prices Violates the Constitution

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: isee.mn

City mayor Kh. Nyambaatar developed the “Law on Reducing Traffic Congestion in Ulaanbaatar and Converting Ger Districts to Apartment Housing,” which was approved by the Parliament chaired by G. Zandanshatar during its session on December 7, 2023. In connection with this law, a draft law on amendments and additions to the Law on State Registration of Property Rights was also adopted. This draft included a provision that seriously infringed on citizens' ownership rights and prevented individuals from selling their property at a reduced price, as previously reported. Specifically, Article 9.3 of the draft Law on Amendments to the Law on State Registration of Property Rights states, "Except in cases specified in Article 9.1.5 of this Law, the price specified in Articles 9.1.3 and 9.1.4 shall not be registered at a value lower than the most recently registered price." However, since this provision could potentially violate Articles 1.2, 5.2, and 16.3 of the Constitution, certain citizens submitted a complaint to the Constitutional Court, which led to a dispute being raised. The Constitutional Court reviewed the dispute in its mid-panel session and concluded that the law violates the Constitution. The Constitutional Court’s conclusion will be sent to the State Great Khural (Parliament), and if accepted, the law will become void. This law barred citizens from selling their real estate, such as land and apartments, at a price lower than what they originally paid. There is a precedent in which people, due to urgent situations or a dire need for cash, sell their property at a reduced price. However, this provision prohibited such transactions, allowing citizens to sell only at the initial purchase price. If a citizen did not sell their property at the original purchase price, the authorities would not transfer ownership in the state registry, effectively blocking the transaction.

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S. Nergui: We are submitting a demand to establish a National Consensus Government

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

S. Nergui, a member of the MPP’s National Conference, provided information about the demand being made to the Secretary General Ya. Sodbaatar to establish a National Grand Consensus Government. He stated, “Although the MPP won a majority with 68 seats in the 2024 parliamentary elections, in respect of the people’s interests, a coalition government was formed. However, at both the MPP’s National Conference and the parliament session, a majority decision was made to dismiss this government. Nevertheless, the instability of the international and regional economy poses a high risk of triggering a crisis in Mongolia’s socio-economic situation. Therefore, we request that the following suggestions from party members and supporters be included for discussion during the MPP’s National Conference. These are: to form a new government based on National Grand Consensus; to include representatives from all parties with seats in the parliament; and for the next Prime Minister to be someone who can unite the party and the people. Today, in essence, we are in a state of emergency. Therefore, there is a need for all parties to work in unity,” he stated.

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E. Bolormaa Avoids Police Questioning Regarding Illegal Campaign Donation, Allowing Statute of Limitations to Expire

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: isee.mn

Member of Parliament E. Bolormaa has used her parliamentary immunity as a shield, continuously refusing to provide explanations to the police regarding allegations of accepting donations from a foreign company, thus dragging the case out until the statute of limitations expired. Previously, it was reported that the Khovd Province Police were investigating allegations that MP E. Bolormaa received a donation from a foreign-invested company during the 2024 parliamentary elections and became a member of parliament as a result. Specifically, it is confirmed in a report by the National Audit Office that MP E. Bolormaa, during the parliamentary election, received donations from “Khanbogd Exploration” LLC—which is 100% owned by "Khu GX Holdings Limited," registered in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland—and used this illegal donation for her campaign activities. Despite this, the relevant state institutions did not stop this act or withdraw her candidacy from the election. Thus, the case against E. Bolormaa was initially investigated by the Criminal Registration Division of the General Police Department but was later transferred to Khovd Province Police according to jurisdiction by the prosecutor's office. However, while investigating the case, the police have been unable to get an explanation or testimony from MP E. Bolormaa, and the statute of limitations has nearly expired. According to sources, it is suspected that there were plans from the start to close E. Bolormaa's case of illegally accepting donations from a foreign-invested company citing "expiration of the statute of limitations" as the reason. The explanation is that while the Criminal Registration Division of the General Police Department had every ability to investigate and resolve the case, they did not do so and instead delayed time by transferring the case to the prosecutor and then to Khovd Province Police for a determination of jurisdiction. Khovd Province Police attempted to get explanations and testimony from MP E. Bolormaa regarding the above case, but she "hid behind her parliamentary immunity" and refused to provide any statements, allowing the statute of limitations to expire. In short, the case of MP E. Bolormaa accepting donations from a foreign-invested company and becoming an MP is about to be closed due to "expiration of the statute of limitations." Additionally, "Khanbogd Exploration" LLC—which is 100% owned by "Khu GX Holdings Limited" and provided the illegal donation to MP E. Bolormaa during the 2024 elections—held two exploration licenses in Zavkhan province, the constituency where Bolormaa was elected. These licenses were scheduled to expire after the election, but it turns out they are still valid, which raises suspicions that it may be related to E. Bolormaa's acceptance of illegal donations.

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Political Appointments Rampant in the Energy Sector, from Top Officials to Cleaners

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The Mongolian Federation of Energy, Geology, and Mining Trade Unions yesterday criticized the frequent political appointments—primarily based on party allegiance—within the energy sector and announced that they would be submitting their demands regarding this issue. They stated: “Wages in our sector are insufficient, and social protection is not guaranteed. Additionally, the working environment and conditions are dangerous, with very high risk. The Ministry of Energy and the Energy Regulatory Commission have repeatedly told us, ‘This is all we can do today. We can only raise your wages this much,’ using this as an excuse. Workers in the energy sector now operate in a quasi-military manner, required by regulations to stop work in case of accidents. Currently, much of the sector's technology and equipment is 30, 40, or even 60 years old. Today's operations continue only thanks to engineers and technical staff. Even though we have repeatedly raised and voiced our concerns, authorities have not paid attention nor taken it seriously. It is only a matter of time before a serious accident occurs—this is inevitable. Who will work in such conditions? The government must understand the opinions and demands of sector employees. Of course, updating technology isn’t as easy as changing a tire, but decades have passed. There have been plenty of warnings and reminders. The number of people who lost their lives in industrial accidents is a grim reminder. Should Mongolians keep dying at their workplaces? We have consistently demanded significant wage increases and urgent maintenance of aging equipment and technology that could stop working at any moment. But where is the extra income from tariff increases being spent? When asked, officials say it's being invested in new energy sources. Is there a need for new energy sources? Yes. But this is not a matter to be solved in a single day—government policies should have addressed this progressively over several years.” “Every time a minister changes, so do the heads of engineering and finance” D. Erdenebat, secretary in charge of the energy sector at the Federation, continued to criticize the issue of unprofessional, politically motivated appointments: “The Ministry has stayed out of all policy matters. They claim they'll improve corporate governance and focus on structural arrangements, but they hand off all their problems to the Cabinet Secretariat and have lately established a company named ‘Erchis Mongol’ to manage all state-owned energy companies. Until recently, the Minister of Energy was responsible for all these matters; now, he diverts responsibility to this three-month-old company. Despite the major problems and compromised safety in the sector, big reforms and influential deputy ministers remain completely silent. In the end, the minister and ‘Erchis Mongol’ merely exchange blame, each trying to avoid responsibility. This governance crisis is now a reality in the energy sector. No decisions are being made regarding the workforce; professional appointments are being abandoned in favor of political ones. Even productivity managers and inspectors are appointed in violation of the State Savings Law, all based on party affiliation, regardless of professional competence. What have these people done since arrival? They have failed to conduct proper supervision and inspection. Rather, they harass those doing their jobs and have failed to manage and improve productivity. Now, all they do is pass blame among themselves. Personnel issues are handled solely through party appointments. Before, it was just the chiefs who changed; now, even engineers, technical staff, and service workers follow the party leader's changes. Every time a new minister arrives, the heads of engineering and finance are replaced, which disrupts stable operations. As soon as new people are appointed, they bring in their own, and the previous ones often stay, creating bloated structures, incurring more costs, and perpetuating inefficiency. No policy has been implemented in past years to abolish this practice. Today, not a single decision for the benefit of employees has been made by the sector minister. This is the root cause of the current issues. There are serious violations of occupational safety, resulting in loss of life. When making decisions, rather than telling workers, ‘You must work safely,’ not one leader has said, ‘We must provide you a safe environment.’ The minister and executives must take responsibility for this. They must stop blaming each other and improve governance. The energy sector should be advancing national security and should be led and organized properly. The union will continue to press and demand this.” Warning
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Although the MPP Executive Committee Agreed on a New Prime Minister, They Have Decided Not to Announce It Until Monday's Meeting

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The meeting of the Executive Committee of the Mongolian People's Party (MPP) was scheduled for 11:00 today. It was expected that the appointment of the new Prime Minister would be discussed and finalized at this meeting. However, although the 42 members of the Executive Committee have reached a consensus on a new Prime Minister, they have decided not to announce it publicly yet. Instead, they plan to submit the nominee for discussion at the Small Conference to be held next Monday. Therefore, it has been communicated that this Executive Committee meeting will only set the date for the Small Conference. Additionally, it is said that several names were submitted to the Executive Committee, and a selection will be made from among them. Some members of the Executive Committee answered questions from journalists before the meeting. The former leader of the MPP parliamentary group, D. Togtokhsuren, said, "A person with a strong background in finance and economics should become Prime Minister." The former Minister of Finance, Ch. Khurelbaatar, stated, "We need someone who can ensure unity within the party. The most important thing is party unity. If internal disputes arise within the party, we have seen what happens from the Democratic Party." Member of Parliament J. Ganbaatar expressed his opinion, saying, "Rather than talking about big things, I hope someone who is good at practical work and whose efforts are visible becomes Prime Minister." According to rumors circulating about the Prime Minister's appointment, it is said that Member of Parliament G. Temuulen is preparing to nominate himself from the Small Conference hall, and within the party, discussions have started around Speaker of Parliament D. Amarbayasgalan becoming the new Prime Minister and former Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene handing over his duties to him. Note: Media organizations (TV, Radio, Social Media, and Websites) are prohibited from using our information in whole or in part in any form. It may only be used with agreement and by citing the source (ikon.mn).

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International Prosecutors to Cooperate in Combating Cybercrime

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: isee.mn

The 10th conference of the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region of the International Association of Prosecutors (IAP) is being held at the Shangri-La Hotel. The conference, under the theme "The evolution of the prosecutor’s role and participation: Challenges and best practices in combating cybercrime," was opened by the President of Mongolia, U. Khurelsukh. He noted that the risks of cyberspace and cyber security are creating new, unprecedented challenges for prosecutors worldwide, regardless of national borders. Therefore, he emphasized the importance of collective efforts, comprehensive solutions, and coordinated policies, expressing his confidence that prosecution offices will continue to make valuable contributions to strengthening the rule of law and justice. He stated that Mongolia is steadfastly protecting the principles of democracy, the rule of law, and the values of human rights and freedoms. Mongolia is also actively and proactively working to strengthen the independence and autonomy of the prosecution service, intensify legal reforms, fully implement international treaties and conventions, and incorporate good practices from other countries. The conference will discuss topics such as "Public networks and the evolution and trends of crime," "Combating crimes against children committed online," "Utilizing technological advances and innovation in the fight against crime," and "Human trafficking crimes: Regional trends, strategies, and victim protection efforts." The conference is co-organized by the International Association of Prosecutors and the Office of the Prosecutor General of Mongolia, with approximately 100 representatives from 25 countries in attendance. Founded in 1995, the IAP is an organization uniting the world's prosecutors, with 183 member organizations from 177 countries and about 1,900 individual members.

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Due to Fear of 'Talk' for Two Days, MPP Could Not Announce Their Prime Minister Candidate During the Board Meeting

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: isee.mn

The Mongolian People's Party (MPP) Executive Board met today and scheduled the lower session for Monday at 11:00. During the lower session, the candidate for Prime Minister will be selected. In fact, the candidate for Prime Minister could have been announced today, but the MPP, fearing public discussion and rumors over the two-day weekend, decided to keep it secret. They will announce the candidate directly at the lower session and then decide whether to support them. Whoever is chosen will have to face public criticism anyway, so it seems the decision was made to keep the name under wraps. Although the MPP’s Executive Board and lower session could have been held in the previous days, there is information that L. Oyun-Erdene delayed announcing the meeting in order to make arrangements to have his own person pushed for the Prime Minister post. During today’s Executive Board meeting, MPP Chairman and acting Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene expressed his position.

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Economy

Event Schedule: Information on the Selection of a Private Sector Partner for the "TPS-5" Project

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: ikon.mn

At the Culture Palace
09:00 AM - Information will be given about the selection process for a private sector partner for the "Thermal Power Plant No. 5 (TPS-5)" project. At the Independence Palace
10:30 AM - Representatives of the "ARDYN KHUCH" NGO affiliated with the Mongolian People's Party (MPP) will submit a demand to the party's General Secretary Ya. Sodbaatar to urgently convene the party's conference. Outside the Anti-Corruption Agency
11:00 AM - Citizen O.Enkhmaa will provide information about the city governor Kh. Nyambaatar’s orders and decisions that lack a legal basis. At the "National Information Center"
11:30 AM - Artist GENTLE, real name Mendbayar of the Munkhbayar family, will announce that due to the formation of antibodies caused by numerous surgeries, he is unable to undergo a kidney transplant in Mongolia and will hold his own concert to raise awareness before seeking treatment in South Korea. At SocialPay Park
12:00 PM - The youths of ALL IN HIT 2 will hold a press conference about their performance. At the Sports Palace
1:00 PM - The closing ceremony of the 8th Summer Sports Festival for Mongolian Children will take place. At the Art Gallery
3:00 PM - A special exhibition featuring works created by children with limited rights will be organized within the framework of the “Adolescents’ Development Program” implemented by the Christina Noble Children’s Foundation. Note:
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Millennium Challenge Account Mongolia: Invitation for Quotation Submission

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: ikon.mn

MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE ACCOUNT MONGOLIA INVITATION FOR REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF PRINTING PAPER AND ARCHIVING STATIONERY PRODUCT SUPPLY CONTRACT
Contract Number: MCA-M/Proc/113
Ulaanbaatar city, Mongolia The Government of Mongolia (referred to as the “Government”) and the United States Millennium Challenge Corporation (“MCC”) signed the Millennium Challenge Compact on July 27, 2018, which grants 350 million USD to support economic growth and reduce poverty. The Government will allocate a specific portion of this MCC grant through the Millennium Challenge Account Mongolia (“MCA-Mongolia”) to finance this Compact agreement. MCA-Mongolia will utilize and distribute the financing strictly in accordance with the Compact agreement and other relevant documents, ensuring full compliance with any restrictions and requirements regarding the use and management of the Compact's funds. Neither the Government nor MCA-Mongolia will extend any rights or claims to third parties regarding the proceeds or entitlements from the Compact investment. Detailed information about the Compact and related documents can be found on the MCC’s official website (www.mcc.gov) and the Millennium Challenge Account Mongolia website (https://mca-mongolia.gov.mn/). MCA-Mongolia now invites eligible legal entities to submit quotations for the supply of Printing Paper and Archiving Stationery products. Detailed information and technical specifications are contained in the Request for Quotations (RFQ) document. This procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Shopping procedure specified in the MCC Procurement Policy and Guidelines displayed on the MCC website. The RFQ document is open to all eligible entities. Interested companies wishing to participate in the tender must send an email titled “Printing Paper and Archiving Stationery” and clearly indicate their company name and contact information directly to PA-Mongolia@charleskendall.com, with a copy to procurement@mca-mongolia.gov.mn, to register and receive the download link to the RFQ document. Any questions or requests for clarification regarding this tender must be sent by email to PA-Mongolia@charleskendall.com, copied to procurement@mca-mongolia.gov.mn, by no later than 2:00 pm Ulaanbaatar time on June 12, 2025. Responses to all submitted questions and clarifications will be issued to applicants who have requested the RFQ document no later than 5:00 pm Ulaanbaatar time on June 13, 2025. Quotations must be submitted through the electronic link provided in the RFQ document by no later than 3:00 pm Ulaanbaatar time on June 18, 2025. Only electronic submissions will be accepted; proposals sent by email or as hard copies will not be accepted. Late submissions will be rejected. MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE ACCOUNT–MONGOLIA Notice: Media organizations (TV, radio, social and web pages) are strictly prohibited from using this information, either in full or in part, in any form. Usage is only permitted upon agreement and with the source (ikon.mn) clearly cited.

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Mongolian and Chinese Companies Preparing to Participate in the "TTPP-5" Tender with $600 Million Financing

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: isee.mn

Information is being provided regarding the tender to select a private sector partner for the "Thermal Power Plant No. 5" project. Consulting engineers B. Tseveen, L. Baasan, G. Enkhtaivan, and the head of the city’s legal, contract and legal department, M. Unenbat, gave updates today. - THE FINANCING OF "TTPP-5" LLC IS $600 MILLION AND THE CONTRACT TERM WILL BE 30 YEARS - During this event, it was mentioned that the tender for designing and constructing TTPP-5 was announced on the 26th of last month. The tender selection will be carried out in two phases. Financial guarantees will be required from companies that qualify for the second phase. The contract will be signed for a period of 30 years under a build-operate-transfer arrangement. The plant will be owned by the city government. Companies can participate as a consortium or partnership. Proposals must be submitted within one month. Representatives from the private sector noted that this period is short since the total financing needed for the plant is $600 million. It was also highlighted that building one megawatt for $2 million is the international standard price. - 4 TO 5 COMPANIES PREPARING TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS FOR THE "TTPP-5" TENDER - At the event, consulting engineer B. Tseveen said: "The private sector is beginning to enter this industry. There are Bureljyut and Tosontsengel plants. Now a plant is also being built in Khovd. The private sector would not enter this market without calculations, studies, and a potential for profit. Since it has become feasible to recover investments, companies are starting to build power plants. The government has also raised the price, covering the cost of electricity. The capital city is large and needs a power plant. Currently, 4-5 companies are preparing to submit proposals. If you feel that the one-month tender period is short, please submit an official letter. We will discuss and provide a response. In the preliminary selection, companies with clear technical and financial capabilities will participate. The real tender will be announced at the second stage. The feasibility study for this plant has been developed. However, there is a possibility that a company with better feasibility may emerge. It has been noted that companies from Russia, South Korea, and Japan will not participate in this project." - THERE IS NO POSSIBILITY FOR CHINESE STATE-OWNED COMPANIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROJECT; ONLY THE PRIVATE SECTOR WILL BE INVOLVED - Also, representatives from "Shunkhlai Group" and China's "Power Energy" company attended the meeting. A representative from China's "Power Energy" company stated: "The Chinese government has transparently announced that it will not provide funding for coal-burning projects. Therefore, there is no possibility for Chinese state-owned companies to participate; only private companies can participate." Nevertheless, because the selection requirements (Criterion C) cannot be met, they suggested that the rules should be revised and the research further refined.

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RCEP-2025: Asia Holds the Power to Surpass Western Countries

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: news.mn

Economic, energy technology, and trade policy changes in the Asia-Pacific region are enabling the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which includes China, Australia, Japan, and 15 member states, to establish a new, powerful collaboration that can rival U.S. tariff policies. RCEP is a free trade agreement among Asia-Pacific countries such as Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. These member states comprise about 30% of the world's population—2.2 billion people—and 30% of the world's GDP, making it the largest trade agreement in history. It is also the first free trade agreement among Asia's biggest economies, including China, Indonesia, Japan, and South Korea. Upon official accession to RCEP, member states will, within 20 years, reduce tariffs on imports between themselves by up to 90% and support all forms of trade partnership. Special attention will be given to avoiding high tariffs on imports of green technologies and intellectual property. According to some analysts, RCEP will provide Asia with the power to leave the U.S. behind in regional economic and political affairs. ASIA WILL BE THE PILLAR OF DEVELOPMENT
This year's RCEP forum started in Huangshan city, Anhui Province, China. The forum will run until Friday and brings together over 1,000 guests and delegates from 15 member countries. The 2025 RCEP forum, held under the theme of cooperation between local governments and sister cities, includes Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia as guest countries of honor. At the opening ceremony, Thailand's Deputy Minister and Minister for Digital Economy and Society, Prasert Jantararuangtong, gave a video address and called for expanding cooperation with RCEP countries. He highlighted that Thailand traded 29.4 trillion U.S. dollars with RCEP countries in 2023 and expressed confidence that this success would be surpassed in 2025. Shi Zhongjun, Secretary-General of the ASEAN-China Center, also spoke at the opening ceremony, emphasizing the instability of the global economic and trade market. He stated that while the U.S. has initiated a trade war against all its trading partners, disrupting global economic order and progress, RCEP is demonstrating its role as a stabilizing pillar for the Asia-Pacific economy by its commitment to rule-based multilateralism, free trade, and investment. In particular, in the first quarter of this year, the total volume of trade between ASEAN and China reached 23.78 billion dollars, a 6% increase over the same period last year. In 2024, bilateral trade between ASEAN and China reached 982.3 billion dollars, accounting for about 54% of China's total trade with RCEP member countries. According to the International Monetary Fund, if this momentum continues and total trade keeps increasing, by 2030, the RCEP region's GDP could grow by 10.9 trillion dollars, contributing 32% to the global economy. Currently, ASEAN and China have agreed to elevate their free trade area agreement (CAFTA 3.0) to a new level, paving the way for the Asia-Pacific to become the next economic powerhouse. Bhokin Bhalakula, former president of Thailand's parliament and president of the Thailand-China Association for Cultural and Economic Relations, made three proposals at the RCEP meeting. He called on RCEP cities to improve cooperation through cultural exchange and innovative zones and proposed initiating the Huangshan World Heritage cooperation initiative. He also urged the creation of a professional education network to support entrepreneurship by establishing collaborative solutions platforms for students and startup entrepreneurs from member countries. Through a special cooperation portal, he stressed the sharing of knowledge and best practices via projects such as China-Thailand Smart Agriculture and Indonesia's Digital Park. In conclusion, Bhokin Bhalakula said, "This forum must be more than just discussion. It should lead to signed agreements, stronger partnerships, and tangible benefits for our peoples." Wu Hailong, president of the Chinese Public Diplomacy Association, highlighted at the RCEP local governments and sister cities cooperation forum: In a time when global geopolitics and economic order are changing, unilateralism is on the rise, and trade norms are under threat, Asia must become the engine for regional cooperation. He called for mechanisms under RCEP aimed at reducing dependency on the U.S. market, improving rule implementation, and accelerating tariff reductions. He believes that Asia should overcome future unexpected economic threats with its strong economic capabilities. He also asserted that ASEAN and RCEP countries working together to develop internal and external trade rules and workforce development would be the foundation for prosperity. YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS: THE BRIDGE TO A PROSPEROUS FUTURE
Within the RCEP forum, a roundtable was held on regional cooperation, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Young entrepreneurs from Yangtze River Delta, Hong Kong, Macau, and sector experts from all RCEP member states participated, discussing topics mostly centered around digital networks, artificial intelligence capacity-building, and innovation among regional youth, as well as professional talent development. By setting up a practical dialogue platform for young entrepreneurs from RCEP member countries, the regional production, supply chain, and digital innovation collaboration are being supported. Participants highlighted that the digital economy within the RCEP framework is a main focus for trade and investment and noted the need to support anyone looking to establish a start-up. According to a delegate from Indonesia, young entrepreneurs are pioneering digital transformation and are key to ensuring cross-border trade and regional economic integration. Their ability to apply innovative technologies and generate new ideas make them a defining force for the region's economic future. A speaker from the Philippines noted that young entrepreneurs must not only be courageous enough to expand their businesses internationally but also approach innovation and competition prudently. In their view, young professionals are crucial to promoting regional trade, investment, the free flow of information, and liberalization. Since the start of RCEP, new opportunities have opened up not just for trade and investment but also for the innovation of the regional youth workforce, start-up businesses, and technology. Participants also emphasized that young entrepreneurs should lead advances in environmental protection, new energy, e-commerce, cloud computing, big data, and artificial intelligence. Moving forward, expanding digital infrastructure, international cooperation in the digital economy, and promotion of youth ideas and enterprises policies and programs should be pursued. RCEP is helping Asian, especially ASEAN, countries cooperate, reduce trade costs, and become more competitive. It is strengthening East Asia in technology, trade, and investment and attracting partners from Europe and Latin America. Whereas the U.S. once led the region, it is now receding from major trade agreements under the guise of developing domestic industry, risking the financial burden of its citizens. As a result, Southeastern Asian countries now prefer partnerships with China rather than Washington. As for Mongolia, while it pays attention to ASEAN activities, it is not yet a member. If it were to join ASEAN or RCEP, the prices of imported goods would fall and it could establish partnerships with other Asian countries, improving its economy. Moreover, opportunities would open up for young entrepreneurs to compete internationally, allowing for another step forward in development.

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Tourism Sector Frustrated by High Fees Imposed on Foreigners

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

For many years, tour guides and business owners have raised the issue that tourists entering protected areas and using various services should pay the same fees, regardless of whether they are local or foreign. In response, former Minister of Environment and Tourism B. Bat-Erdene made a decision in 2023 setting equal admission fees for both domestic and international visitors to protected areas. However, the current Minister of Environment and Climate Change, S. Odontuya, has changed this policy and sharply increased and differentiated the fees for foreign and domestic tourists. For example, under the previous regulations, anyone entering a strictly protected area, no matter their nationality, would pay a fee of 5,000 MNT. Now, domestic travelers are still charged 5,000 MNT, but foreigners must pay 20,000 MNT. At nature reserves, historical sites, and complexes, the difference is also great: Mongolian citizens pay between 1,000 and 3,000 MNT, while foreigners are charged 10,000 to 15,000 MNT. Although the country has aimed to develop tourism according to international standards, industry businesses point out that such poorly planned and insensitive decisions drive away tourists and damage their impression of Mongolia. They note that fees of 10,000 to 30,000 MNT can be a burden even for travelers who pay taxes and fees on all services and purchases. On top of this, every sedan vehicle entering strictly protected or nature complex areas is now charged 9,000 to 15,000 MNT, and buses are charged 30,000 to 120,000 MNT, which are seen as uncalculated and excessively high. Therefore, representatives of the environmentally friendly “smokeless industry” warned ministers responsible for environmental and tourism affairs to ensure their decisions are coordinated, consistent with state policy, and based on market principles and characteristics.

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66,360 Tourists Visited Mongolia in One Month

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: news.mn

In May 2025, 66,360 foreign tourists visited Mongolia. In comparison, 60,898 tourists visited during the same period last year, indicating a growth in tourist arrivals this May. From January to today, a total of 226,364 tourists have visited Mongolia. As a result of cooperation between the government and the private sector, 142,631 tourists, or 21.9% of total visitors in 2023, and 193,019 tourists, or 25.4% of total visitors in 2024, came from South Korea. Mongolia is working to develop tourism and make it a leading sector of the national economy. To this end, from 2023 onwards, the country has implemented the "Visit Mongolia Year" campaign to promote and introduce Mongolia internationally. As a result, tourism brought in $1.2 billion USD in 2023, and $1.6 billion USD in 2024 to Mongolia's economy. Furthermore, proposals have been submitted to the State Naadam Festival organizing committee to make the opening ceremony tickets more accessible to foreign tourists. Last year, between July 1–11, 2024, about 52,000 tourists arrived in Mongolia. Most tourists visit specifically to attend national and local festivals, but every year the tickets to the Naadam festival opening ceremony are limited to travel companies, leaving many tourists unable to fulfill their purpose and disappointed. Therefore, the Professional Association for Tourism has suggested selling 8,436 tickets to foreign tourists, announcing the time for the evening opening ceremony of the festival before May 28, and starting ticket sales early. Last year, 2,200 foreign tourists were given the opportunity to attend the opening event of the Naadam festival. Of the 12,000 seats at the Central Stadium, 5,000 used to be allocated to foreigners, but last year the total number of seats was 11,000, and the number of foreign tourist seats was reduced to 2,200, causing disappointment among tourism sector representatives. They have requested that the opening ceremony be held again in the evening.

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USD Exchange Rate Drops to 3,595 MNT

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: isee.mn

At the Naiman Sharga currency exchange market, the USD exchange rate decreased by five tugriks and is currently being traded for 3,595 tugriks. Meanwhile, the Chinese yuan is being sold for 502 tugriks. At commercial banks, one US dollar is bought for 3,562-3,568 tugriks and sold for 3,590-3,594 tugriks. According to the official rate from the Bank of Mongolia yesterday, the exchange rate for the dollar is 3,575.09 tugriks, while the yuan is 497.69 tugriks.

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Will Purchase Rebar, Stone Wool, Cement in Large Quantities

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: ikon.mn

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Nine Mongolian Companies Present Their Products and Services in South Korea

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

Representatives from nine Mongolian tour operator companies, totaling more than 30 people, are participating in KOTFA, a major international tourism exhibition held not only in South Korea but also considered significant in the Asian region. Also present are the Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth, the city's Tourism Department, the Tourism Professionals Association, and the "Ulaanbaatar" Theatre. They are promoting the "Visit Mongolia Year" initiative and the national brand "Go Mongolia," as well as presenting their policies and activities being implemented in the international tourism market. Last year, Mongolia received a record number of over 850,000 tourists in its history. Of these, 24 percent were travelers from South Korea. This shows that South Korean visitors play a significant and leading role in Mongolia's tourism market. Therefore, representatives from the Tourism Professionals Association highlighted that participating in the "KOTFA 2025" exhibition and presenting Mongolian products and services is of great economic importance for Mongolia. It should be noted that this exhibition, organized since 1985, features participation from over 40 countries this year.

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KHUVSGUL: More than 2,000 people work in the tourism sector

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: montsame.mn

A consultation meeting titled "Four-Season Tourism - Jobs" has started in Khuvsgul aimag, aiming to increase employment in the tourism sector and boost the participation of local citizens in regional tourism. At this meeting, various training and information sessions are being provided specifically for professionals in the tourism sector, and schedules are being set for tourism activities planned for Khuvsgul aimag in 2026. Khuvsgul aimag is working on becoming a central hub for tourism in Mongolia. Discussion topics include the preparation of skilled personnel for the tourism industry and the importance of service workers. Additionally, employers and the Polytechnic College under MUST are jointly offering job placement services, and an exhibition and sale featuring "Khuvsgul Local Brand" handicraft products is taking place. Currently, 2,326 people are employed in the tourism sector in Khuvsgul aimag. There are 120 tourist camps and 171 ger accommodations in operation with the capacity to welcome about 9,000 tourists at a time.

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Five Companies Comprise 54.8 Percent of the Capital Market

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

As of the end of last month, the value of Mongolia's capital market reached 12.1 trillion MNT, marking a 4.3 percent increase from the previous month, according to the Mongolian Stock Exchange. Of this, 54.8 percent was accounted for by five major companies in the banking, finance, and mining sectors, while the remaining valuation was made up by the 159 publicly listed companies on the stock exchange. Specifically, the combined value of APU, Khaan Bank, Tavantolgoi, Trade and Development Bank, and Erdene Resource Development Corporation JSC reached 6.6 trillion MNT during this period, comprising over half of the total market. Meanwhile, the total value for other listed companies was 5.5 trillion MNT. Currently, only one public company in Mongolia (Khaan Bank) has a market value exceeding 2 trillion MNT, while three others (APU, Tavantolgoi, and Trade and Development Bank) exceed 1 trillion MNT. There are 13 companies valued at over 100 billion MNT, most of which are in the banking and financial sector.

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Diplomacy

Russia to Implement New Border Crossing Procedures

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

By decision of the Russian government, from the 30th of this month, citizens of countries who are exempt from the visa requirement to enter Russia (such as Mongolia, Kazakhstan, etc.) will be allowed to cross the country's border under a new procedure. Specifically, at least 72 hours before traveling to Russia, travelers must install the “Gosuslugi RuiD” application on their mobile devices via Gosuslugi.ru and register their information. This includes providing their surname and first name, date of birth, passport information, travel date and location, a passport-style photo, and attaching health insurance. After successful registration, a QR code will be issued. Without obtaining this QR code, it will not be possible to enter Russia. However, employees of diplomatic missions in Russia, their family members, individuals with temporary or permanent resident status, all types of visa holders, and children under the age of six will be exempt from the requirement for this registration and may cross the border without it. Additionally, the Russian Border Protection Authority has warned that travelers planning to visit Russia who have used Ukrainian flags, anti-war posts, hashtags, likes, or comments on social networks may have their social media accounts temporarily restricted. Furthermore, if there are posts or images about politics or war, travelers are required to delete them. When asked for clarification, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated: “Information about the implementation of the new border crossing procedures from June 30th has been released. We have requested further detailed information from Russia. Once a response is received, we will officially inform the public.”

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Exchange of Views within the Framework of Mongolian-Canadian Legislative Cooperation

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Member of Parliament and head of the Mongolia-Canada Parliamentary Group in the State Great Khural, G. Damdinyam, along with the group's deputy head N. Naranbaatar, met today with Sandra Shufani, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to Mongolia, and Ken England, Director of the Northeast Asia Division of Canada's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. At the beginning of the meeting, MP G. Damdinyam noted that inter-parliamentary cooperation has played an important role in the relationship between the two countries based on the rule of law, human rights, and common democratic values. He congratulated Canada on the successful conclusion of its 45th parliamentary elections and conveyed that he looks forward to sharing many multi-faceted cooperative initiatives with the soon-to-be-formed Canada-Mongolia Parliamentary Group. He introduced the ongoing legal reforms initiated by the 126-member parliament, which, as a result of a comprehensive systemic change, now has representation from five parties and coalitions. He also provided information about certain working groups he leads under these reforms. For example, he mentioned the ongoing expanded discussions about the enforcement of the Civil Service Law and the process of drafting related legislative proposals, and exchanged views on Canada’s good practices in digital governance, digital transformation, and the digitization of government services. Additionally, he recalled that in February, a working group led by MP O. Batnairamdal visited Canada to study legislative frameworks and advanced methodologies in the field and initiated future cooperation to improve the legal environment for standards. During the meeting, results of projects and programs implemented with official Canadian governmental development assistance were discussed, highlighting programs aimed at strengthening professional civil service, enhancing gender equality, and responding to climate change. Both sides agreed that further diversifying cooperation in fields such as agriculture, education, security, and economics would be mutually beneficial. Ambassador Sandra Shufani noted that the two countries share many similarities, starting from climate characteristics and economic structure, and emphasized that there are great opportunities to strengthen multifaceted cooperation, especially in the field of energy, including renewable energy. At the end of the meeting, N. Naranbaatar, deputy head of the Mongolia-Canada Parliamentary Group, stated that he leads the working group on the Law on Minerals, and noted that the new draft aims to increase foreign investment and improve the legal environment. He expressed that attending international mining summits in Canada and exchanging views with representatives from both government and private sectors provided grounds for further research collaboration related to the legislative proposal, according to the State Great Khural's Press Office.

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Deputy State Secretary of Hungary Szilágyi Péter received for meeting

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Member of Parliament and head of the Mongolia-Hungary Parliamentary Group N. Batsumberel met today with Deputy State Secretary for National Policy of the Government of Hungary, Szilágyi Péter. During the meeting, they noted that the activities organized within the framework of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Hungary are proceeding successfully, and exchanged views on expanding cooperation between the two countries in areas such as culture, education, tourism, and science, as well as enhancing cooperation between the parliamentary groups of the two countries. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary to Mongolia, Borbala Anna Obrusánszki, was also present at the meeting, according to the Parliament's Press and Media Department.

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Infrastructure

Uncertainty Over Electricity and Heat Supply This Coming Winter

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

An explosion occurred at the "Thermal Power Plant-3" ("DCS-3") state-owned company on the night of June 1-2, resulting in the death of one individual. In connection with this, the leadership of the Mongolian Trade Union Confederation of Energy, Geology, and Mining held a press conference. A. Dagvadorj, the executive secretary in charge of the mining sector at the confederation, said: "In September 2023, we held the first convention of energy sector workers. At that time, demands regarding the dire state of the sector, the insufficient wages, and lack of social security for workers were conveyed to Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene, Energy Minister B. Choijilsuren, the then-head of the Cabinet Secretariat D. Amarbayasgalan, and Labor and Social Welfare Minister Kh. Bulgantuya. However, the Ministry of Energy and the Energy Regulatory Commission only responded with, 'Budget is insufficient, this is all we can do.' It is only a matter of time before further accidents like the recent one occur. Trade unions are tasked with protecting workers’ rights and improving work conditions. As a result of electricity tariff increases, more than 500 billion tugriks of revenue has been concentrated in the sector. Where is this money? Our demands are to increase workers’ salaries and immediately carry out technical maintenance and repairs. This year’s budget for the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism is 525 billion, while the Energy Ministry’s budget is 298 billion tugriks. We do not deny the importance of culture and the arts. However, there is doubt as to whether we will have power and heat this coming winter. Priorities must be set." Meanwhile, D. Erdenebat, the executive secretary in charge of the energy sector, stated: "The Ministry of Energy has lost the ability to develop policies. All major projects have been handed over to the Ministry of Economy and Development. Under the pretense of reform, the National Energy Committee was established and then left as it is. It is the ministry's responsibility to determine policy, not just a working group or committee. Illegal, politically-motivated appointments have become widespread. When a minister changes, even service staff are replaced. This ministry should not only be responsible for energy issues but also for ensuring national security." During this event, Sh. Enhsaran, head of the Trade Union Committee at "Thermal Power Plant-3," stated: "As the final conclusion regarding the case has not been reached, I cannot provide definitive information. Removing one person will not solve the problem. I hope the sector is led by a knowledgeable, experienced person who has the determination to solve existing issues." The commission will ultimately determine whether this was in fact a workplace accident. In connection with the incident, a criminal case has been opened, and Energy Minister B. Choijilsuren has stated that he will take ethical responsibility for the matter.

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Kh. Nyambaatar: There is a real risk that apartments in Khan-Uul district and the city center will freeze next winter

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: ikon.mn

On the night of June 1-2, a fire broke out in the high-pressure turbine workshop of "TPP-3" JSC, resulting in the tragic death of an engineer from the company. The high-pressure workshop was scheduled for maintenance starting the morning of June 2, and the incident occurred while equipment was being shut down overnight. As a result of this accident, the heat supply in the capital city next winter is expected to decrease by 15%. Regarding this, the city governor Kh. Nyambaatar stated, "Due to the accident in the high-pressure section of the 'TPP-3' company on the night of June 1-2, 2025, there is a disruption of about 1,200-1,500 tons of hot water (equivalent to 100 Gcal of heat load) and 50 MW of electricity load. As a result, the heat load for consumers in Khan-Uul district's Misheel, Zaisan, Orgil, Academy of Management, Khunnu Complex, Japan Town, 120 Myangat area, 19th district, Ikh Tengeri, Marshal Town, and from Baruun 4 Zam to Chinggis Hotel as well as the city center will decrease by 15%. Unless the new Government takes urgent measures, there is a real risk that these locations will freeze next winter. Last year, thanks to the investment in the energy sector from the capital city, we increased electricity production by 200 MW and managed to get through the 2024-2025 winter. Unfortunately, this accident resulted in the loss of a precious human life and substantial state losses. I believe the Government will pay attention to this issue without delay so that citizens of Ulaanbaatar can get through next winter warmly." According to the Mongolian Energy, Geology and Mining Workers' Trade Union, the current market value for replacing the damaged equipment at the plant is 100 million US dollars, and it would take at least 24 months, or two years, to purchase, install, and commission the new equipment. Notice: The use of this information by mass media organizations (TV, radio, social and web pages) in any form, fully or partially, is strictly prohibited unless agreed upon and the source (ikon.mn) is cited.

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Russia Offers Comprehensive Support to Address Damage at "Thermal Power Plant-3"

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: isee.mn

On the night of the 1st to 2nd of this month, a fire broke out in the High-Pressure Turbine workshop of the "Thermal Power Plant-3" Joint Stock Company, located in the 3rd sub-district of Khan-Uul District, Ulaanbaatar. The incident resulted in the tragic loss of a human life and left another person hospitalized. Additionally, as a result of the accident, the generator of the plant's high-pressure section's ninth turbine exploded, causing serious damage. It has since been reported that a replacement package for the damaged turbine assembly is readily available in Russia. Furthermore, the Russian side has offered comprehensive support to address the damages caused by the incident. This update was shared by Russian Ambassador to Mongolia A.N. Evsyukov through his official social media account. He stated, "The day after the accident, the management of 'Ural Turbine Works', a leading company in Russia's energy sector, offered comprehensive support to the Mongolian side to address the accident damage. Specifically, to eliminate the damages without delay, 'Ural Turbine Works' JSC, based on the previous technical work completed at the plant, is ready to urgently dispatch technical specialists to 'Thermal Power Plant-3' to determine ways to swiftly and fully restore and repair the damages. In addition, the replacement package for the damaged turbine assembly is already available within Russian territory, and there is an opportunity to deliver, install, and commission it in Mongolia in the shortest possible time. All that is needed is the Mongolian partners' approval."

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The Second Phase Tender for the Metro Project to be Announced Among 27 Participants

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: ikon.mn

It was reported in April that 27 participants from seven countries submitted their materials in the first stage of the international open tender for selecting the builder for the Ulaanbaatar Metro project. The estimated cost of building the metro is 8,174,309,100,000 MNT (over 8 trillion tugriks), which will be funded by the local budget. As for when the next tender stage will be announced, the Press Office of the Ulaanbaatar City Administration stated, “Preparations are underway to launch the second phase of the open tender for the Ulaanbaatar Metro project among the 27 participants.” Currently, efforts are being made to secure financing for the metro project, including negotiations with international organizations and conducting an environmental and social impact assessment with international consultants. An overall impact assessment report is also being organized. The metro project budget was originally 1.3 billion USD but increased to 2.4 billion USD according to the feasibility study. Of this, 15% will be covered by the capital city, with the remaining funds to be raised from international markets. In the first-stage tender, 27 entities from Mongolia, South Korea, the UK, Russia, France, India, and China submitted participation requests and materials. Of these, 11 are Chinese companies, 8 are South Korean, and 3 are Mongolian. The following domestic and foreign companies submitted requests to participate in the first-stage tender to build Ulaanbaatar’s metro, which has an estimated cost of 8 trillion tugriks: - China Railway 20th Bureau Group Co. Ltd - China Second Metallurgical Group Co. Ltd - LS Electric Co. Ltd - Poly Changde Engineering Co. Ltd - Hyundai Rotem Company - CRRC Dalian Co. Ltd - Joint Stock Company "Roads and Bridges" - Power Construction Corporation of China Co. Ltd - Max Road LLC - Dawonsys Co. Ltd - Samsung C and T Corporation - Larsen and Toubro Limited - Arj Capital LLC - STraffic Co. Ltd - Kolan Global Corporation - Ilsung Construction Co. Ltd - China Railway Group Limited - China Gezhouba Group Limited - Daeati Co. Ltd - CMC Engineering LLC - Alstom Transport SA - Norinco International Cooperation - Woojin Industrial Systems Co. Ltd - China First Highway Engineering Company Limited - China State Construction Engineering Corp. Ltd - Avantgarde Uran Design and Engineering LLC - Shandong Luqiao Group Co. Ltd The Ulaanbaatar metro will run from Tolgoit to Amgalan with a total length of 19.4 km, including 15 stations and one depot, and is planned to transport 17,200 passengers per hour. As a result, the traffic intensity on the city's road network will increase by 10%, the average travel speed by 18%, and the time it takes to travel by bus for 45 minutes can be accomplished by metro in 15 minutes. Additionally, according to the revised feasibility study, metro stations will directly support small and medium-sized businesses in their vicinity. Notice: Media organizations (TV, radio, social media, and websites) are strictly prohibited from fully or partially using our information in any form unless agreed upon, and in such cases, must mention the original source (ikon.mn).

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$600 Million in Financing Needed to Build "Thermal Power Plant No.5"

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: news.mn

The City Governor's Office of Ulaanbaatar organized a discussion regarding the selection of a private sector partner for the "Fifth Thermal Power Plant" project within the framework of Mongolia's Law on Public-Private Partnerships. Z. Batyrbek, the City Governor's Adviser on Investment and Economic Affairs, said: "To support domestic companies and entrepreneurs, the City Governor's Office approved the Law on Public-Private Partnerships. This law has been in effect since January 1, 2024. The first official project to be jointly implemented by the public and private sector under this law is the 'Fifth Thermal Power Plant' project. Investors can be either domestic or foreign. We want to attract these investors and open up specific business opportunities for the private sector. At the same time, problems can be solved without putting pressure on the state budget. Instead of the state being involved in everything, we are introducing this approach to create opportunities for the private sector. That is why we are implementing the Law on Public-Private Partnerships. Regarding the 'Fifth Thermal Power Plant' project, it will be built in the 20th khoroo of Bayangol district, with an installed capacity of 340 Gcal heat and 300 MW electricity. The land, coal, and water supply issues will be solved in one place, and the plant will be constructed in an environmentally friendly way. The general layout of the TPP-5 includes the main workshop, administration, electrical substation, coal unloading area, ash storage and loading equipment, as well as space for future expansion. The total financing required for the plant is $600 million. The international standard price for construction is $2 million per megawatt." During the event, citizens and businesses interested in the "Fifth Thermal Power Plant" project asked questions and received answers. B. Jargalsaikhan, director of "Buyan" company, said: "You have set high requirements for the tender and blocked domestic companies from competing. Who has built a power plant in Mongolia in the last year? In general, have we not built one yet because of restrictions imposed by Russia or China? When we try to do something new, everything is given to large companies. Loans to small companies have stopped. This is the real process taking place." Consultant engineer B. Tseveen said: "The main focus of today's discussion is building a new source of electricity in Ulaanbaatar. The power plant is envisioned to be owned by the city. The city is offering to provide 20% of the total $600 million funding, and the remaining 80% will be provided by the public and private sectors to build the plant. There are certain requirements for this: firstly, companies and individuals with technical capacity and partial funding arranged can enter the selection and get points. After this, the real tender will be announced. Of course, the companies that pass the preliminary selection will enter the tender and propose what kind of plant they will build. The technical and economic feasibility study (TEFS) has been completed. However, better proposals are not excluded. Therefore, the purpose of today's meeting was to provide this preliminary information to the public. The preliminary selection period is one month. Currently, 4-5 companies are preparing proposals. In the second stage, the official tender will be announced." The TPP-5 plant will supply heat to Tavan Shar, the 21st Microdistrict, Khilchin Town, Bayankhoshuu, the 3rd and 4th Microdistricts, and the 1st Microdistrict. Project advantages: - A total of 340 Gcal heat and 300 MW electricity will be produced, meeting Ulaanbaatar's demand and reducing electricity imports. - Citizens will be supplied with reliable, stable electric and thermal energy, improving their living conditions. - Air pollution will be reduced. - The power system's balancing and stability will be improved. - Officials stated that the plant will filter out 99% of toxic gases contained in smoke.

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News Overview: Information about the Fifth Thermal Power Plant Project to be Announced

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: news.mn

In the News Overview section, here is a brief of events happening today. 09:00 AM: The "Dialogue for Sustainability - Climate Change: Billion Trees" international conference will be held at the State Palace. 09:00 AM: Information will be provided at the Cultural Center about the selection process for private sector partners for the "Fifth Thermal Power Plant" project. 11:00 AM: The National Center for Communicable Diseases and the Ulaanbaatar City Health Department will give an update about the current situation of measles, the ongoing outbreak, and response measures being taken. 12:00 PM: The youth group ALL_IN_HIT will announce their upcoming performance at SocialPay Park.

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"The Fifth Thermal Power Plant (TPP-5) Will Be Built and Commissioned in 30 Months. The Contract with the Project Implementing Partnership Will Be Signed in Mid-August"

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: ikon.mn

A presentation and discussion on the preliminary and competitive selection documents for choosing the private sector partner for the "Fifth Thermal Power Plant (TPP-5)" project was held today at the Cultural Center. The purpose was to provide information to interested citizens and businesses, and to ensure transparency and a common understanding. With the construction of TPP-5, Mongolia's power generation capacity will increase by 300 MW. In addition, the plant will have the capacity to supply heat and produce steam, which is expected to provide heating for 51,000 households in the ger districts of Tavan Shar, Tolgoit, Bayankhoshuu, and Bayangol Valley. The production of steam will also increase the productivity of food and processing factories. The Fifth Thermal Power Plant will be built in the location of the previous TPP-2's ash storage site. The feasibility study conducted in 2021 was updated in March of this year to include railway supply, heat calculations, ash disposal technology, electrical substations, and overhead transmission lines. The 2025 project budget is set at $658.5 million. Eighty percent of the plant's construction will be funded by the private sector and twenty percent by the city budget. It is expected to generate 2.2 billion kWh of electricity annually. The Energy Regulatory Commission has approved the tariff for new coal-fired plants at 8.2-8.9 cents. Based on an estimated 7,500 operating hours per year, the plant will generate about $200 million in annual revenue. Given current economic difficulties, the project is expected to be implemented as a public-private partnership. One Gcal/h of heat is enough to warm approximately a nine-story residential building with 92 apartments. The 340 Gcal/h heat output of the Fifth TPP is calculated to reduce the number of chimneys for 51,000 households and supply heat to the western part of Ulaanbaatar. During today's meeting, M. Unenbat, head of the City Legal and Contract Department, met with private sector representatives and provided the following information: "According to the Law on Public-Private Partnerships, the implementing partner must have experience with similar projects. Previous experience in projects of this type is the main requirement for successful implementation. Our main objective is to build a 300 MW power plant, not to secure jobs for a specific country's businesses. Based on the feasibility study, we are working to build and commission the plant within 30 months. On June 25, we will receive the initial selection documents, create a shortlist, and conduct the selection process. We estimate that the contract with the implementing partnership will be signed in mid-August or early September," he said. Notice: Media organizations (TV, radio, social, and web platforms) are prohibited from using this information, in whole or in part, in any form, except with permission and with credit to the source (ikon.mn).

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Public Transport Bus Timetable to the Airport Has Changed

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: ikon.mn

According to information from mpa.mn, since last May, public transport buses have been running to the "Chinggis Khaan" International Airport located in Khöshig Valley, Sergelen soum, Tuv province. Specifically, seven “ZK6117H” model buses serve citizens on two routes: X:19 Sukhbaatar Square to Chinggis Khaan International Airport and X:20 5 Shar to Chinggis Khaan International Airport, operating daily between 05:30 and 00:10. The Public Transport Policy Agency has announced adjustments to the X:19 and X:20 bus schedules, extending the operating hours to 05:30–00:40. UPDATED BUS TIMETABLES TO THE AIRPORT: X:19 Sukhbaatar Square - Chinggis Khaan International Airport: Arrivals at Chinggis Khaan International Airport: 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 09:30, 10:30, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 13:30, 14:30, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 17:30, 18:30, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 21:30, 22:30. Arrivals at Sukhbaatar Square: 09:10, 10:10, 11:10, 11:40, 12:40, 13:10, 14:10, 15:10, 15:40, 16:40, 17:10, 18:10, 19:10, 19:40, 20:40, 21:10, 22:10, 23:10, 23:40, 00:40. Departures from Chinggis Khaan International Airport: 07:40, 08:40, 09:40, 10:10, 11:10, 11:40, 12:40, 13:40, 14:10, 15:10, 15:40, 16:40, 17:40, 18:10, 19:10, 19:40, 20:40, 21:40, 22:10, 23:10. Departures from Sukhbaatar Square: 05:30, 06:30, 07:30, 08:00, 09:00, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 11:40, 12:40, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:00, 17:00, 17:30, 18:30, 19:30, 20:00, 21:00. X:20 5 Shar - Chinggis Khaan International Airport: Arrivals at 5 Shar stop: 08:50, 10:30, 12:10, 13:50, 15:30, 17:10, 18:50, 20:30, 19:10, 20:50, 22:10, 23:50. Arrivals at Chinggis Khaan International Airport: 07:00, 08:40, 10:20, 12:00, 13:40, 15:20, 17:00, 18:40, 20:20, 22:00. Departures from 5 Shar: 05:50, 07:30, 09:10, 10:50, 12:30, 14:10, 15:50, 17:30, 19:10, 20:50. Departures from Chinggis Khaan International Airport: 07:40, 09:20, 11:00, 12:40, 14:20, 16:00, 17:40, 19:20, 21:00, 22:40. Fares for the X:19 Chinggis Khaan International Airport – Sukhbaatar Square route are 15,000 MNT for adults and 7,000 MNT for children. For the X:20 Chinggis Khaan International Airport – Tavan Shar route, the fare is 10,000 MNT for adults and 5,000 MNT for children. Notice: It is prohibited for media organizations (TV, radio, social media, and websites) to use this information, in whole or in part, in any form. Usage is only permitted with mutual agreement and the source (ikon.mn) must be cited.

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D.Ülemj: Countries Focus on Enhancing the Security of Energy Systems

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The "Ulaanbaatar Dialogue" international conference, jointly organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Institute for Strategic Studies, is continuing its second day under the theme of “Resilience of Northeast Asia’s Energy Systems and Climate Change.” The dialogue is taking place across five main sessions, with the sub-theme on the resilience of Northeast Asia’s energy systems and climate change being highlighted for the first time. The energy sector is the main driving force for economic growth and development, as well as a vital need for modern society. However, climate change is bringing many new and multifaceted challenges to this sector. Northeast Asia is one of the world’s most vulnerable regions to global warming, and in recent years, the frequency of disasters such as heavy rains, strong winds, and storms has increased, negatively affecting the energy infrastructure. Overcoming this and developing resilience at all levels of the energy system is of utmost importance. During this conference, participants are discussing possibilities and the significance of increasing resilience to climate change, aiming to find solutions and strategies for building a secure regional energy future. D. Ülemj, Deputy Director of the School of Power Engineering at MUST, stated, “After international changes such as COVID-19, the Russia-Ukraine war, and American policies, energy issues have become tense at the regional level. Therefore, it is essential that every country agrees on ensuring the security of their energy systems and improving their resilience. In Mongolia’s case, the security and resilience of our energy system is rather weak. For instance, we rely on other countries for 96-98% of petroleum products and around 20% of our electricity system. Regarding the types of fuel used in our electric system, about 91% depend on coal, which presents many challenges. These factors influence our foreign policy to a certain extent. First and foremost, we need to diversify the types of electricity sources, improve the coal-dependent system, and change the energy market model for wind, solar, and hydro power plants.” More than 230 scientists, researchers, and representatives from over 40 countries—including Australia, UAE, USA, UK, Oman, Iceland, Canada, Estonia, and France—are participating in this conference, in addition to Northeast Asian nations.

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Kim Kyong Hu: The 2,007-Apartment Residential Complex in Bayangol Valley Will Have Schools, Kindergartens, and an Eco-Friendly Park. Total Budget: $94 Million

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: ikon.mn

Today, officials presented updates on the progress of the project to construct a residential complex of 2,007 apartments in the 34th khoroo of Songinokhairkhan District, Bayangol Valley. Regarding this, the First Deputy Mayor of Ulaanbaatar, T. Davaadalai, said: “In Bayangol Valley, on the road to the well-known Nairamdal Camp, affordable housing is being built with a highly concessional loan from South Korea's EXIM Bank. We are visiting the project site today.” Kim Kyong Hu, Director of the Mongolian branch of South Korea's “Il Seung” company, which is the main contractor of the project, said: “Building these 2,007 apartments is aimed at reducing ger districts and improving air quality. In the center of the residential area, there will be a school, a kindergarten, an eco-friendly park alongside Bayangol Valley, and entrances and exits built on both the north and south sides. The total budget of the Bayangol Valley project is $94 million, financed by the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF). The project client is the Ulaanbaatar City Administration, and supervising office is Korea’s AUM&Lee company. Construction work will continue for 36 months, and the entire project is expected to take 48 months until completion. The residential complex will feature five designs (A-E), mostly one-room apartments. Only the D section will have two-room apartments. The apartments will include a living room, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom. The buildings will be 11 stories high with warm garages, totaling 14 blocks with a steel frame structure.” South Korea’s EXIM Bank’s Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) provided a highly concessional loan of $94 million, to be repaid over 136 months from 2030 to 2060, at an annual interest rate of 0.15%. Edelgermaa, director of the Mongolian subcontractor company “Sumber Tsamkhag,” said: “For the Bayangol Valley project, or the 2,007-apartment complex, the state commission will conduct their evaluation in June 2027, and the buildings will be commissioned in August. This is affordable housing. All preparations started on March 1 of this year, and the main construction work started on March 15. As of today, the progress is at 4.5%. Since the Bayangol Valley is a windy area, all assembly work for the apartments is planned to be completed by this October. Over 420 Mongolian workers are currently working at the construction site, and a Mongolian company is acting as subcontractor. The residential complex will have a school for 960 children, a kindergarten for 620 children, and 1,008 parking spaces.” Meanwhile, the Ulaanbaatar City Administration has undertaken to construct, with city budget, a school for 960 children and a kindergarten with 380 beds next year. The 2,007 apartments will have an area of 38-47 square meters with 1-2 rooms, centralized heating, and will be affordable. These apartments can be rented with the option to own them later. Notice: Media organizations (TV, radio, social, and web pages) are prohibited from using our information in part or in full in any form unless agreed upon, and must cite the source (ikon.mn) in any usage. Please be advised!

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A Housing Project for 2007 Households with School and Kindergarten Complex is Being Implemented in Bayangol Valley

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: news.mn

A residential complex for 2,007 households is being constructed on a 10-hectare plot in the 34th khoroo of Songinokhairkhan district, Bayangol Valley. T. Davaadalai, the First Deputy Governor of the capital city in charge of economic development and infrastructure, visited the project site. He stated, "This project is being built with preferential loans from South Korea's 'Exim' Bank, within the framework of the project to support young families and provide access to mortgage loans, implemented by the National Committee for Public Housing of the Government of Mongolia. An open tender was announced in January 2024 for the construction of these apartments, and South Korea's 'Il Sung' JSC was selected as the general contractor. Construction work began in March and is planned to be commissioned in the third quarter of 2027." The complex includes a school for 960 children and a kindergarten for 240 children. The overall project consists of 17 ten-storey apartment blocks with 1–3 room, energy-efficient and income-appropriate apartments. There will be five choices of apartment sizes ranging from 38 to 47 square meters. In addition, the company noted the inclusion of an environmentally-friendly park and accessible entrances and exits on the north and south sides of the complex. For your information, Bayangol Valley is one of the new residential development areas of Ulaanbaatar city, with a partial general plan for 75,000 residents on 450 hectares. CITY GOVERNOR'S PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

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Traffic Opens from the Narnii Bridge Side Road to the Train Station Bus Stop

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: isee.mn

The construction of the 0.73 km road from the western side road of the Narnii Bridge to the bus stop on the north side of Ulaanbaatar Railway Central Station is 85% complete. The traffic on this section has been opened from 06:00 today. The contractor, “Gots Tech Engineering” LLC, executed the project with a team of more than 35 people, utilizing 20 dump trucks and 8 machines and mechanisms. The repair and renovation of the paved road, which is being carried out with funding from the state budget, is ongoing. Specifically, under the scope of Package Two works in Bayangol District, repair and renovation work has been planned at a total of four locations. We spoke with Z. Dorjbat, a road and road facilities inspection specialist at the Ulaanbaatar City Administration, for more details. He said, “Currently, repair and renovation work is being carried out at the fourth location in Package Two, which is on Drivers’ Street in the 1st khoroo of Bayangol District. The repair and renovation of the 0.73 km road section from the western side road of Narnii Bridge to the final bus stop of Ulaanbaatar Railway, or the train station bus stop, is 85% complete. The traffic on this road section was closed at 23:00 on the 4th of this month and will be reopened tomorrow at 06:00 in the morning. As part of the repair and renovation, the width of the carriageway will be made 6.5 meters, and the sidewalk will be between 2.5 and 1.8 meters wide, with metal barriers separating the road and pedestrian walkway. Additionally, parallel parking will be constructed at seven locations and three new soak wells will be built.”

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Work on Installing Cable Car Columns Continues

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Within the framework of 24 mega projects aimed at developing Ulaanbaatar and reducing traffic congestion, construction of the cable car transport project is ongoing. Construction of the first line of the project, which runs from Yarmag to Kharkhorin, began on March 10. As of today, drilling for the foundation piles has been fully completed, and 30 percent of the work for installing the connecting platforms and column bases has been finished and is ongoing. Regarding the progress of the work, B. Munkhbayasgalan, the Project Manager from "Monnis Engineering" company, stated: "Out of the total 19 support columns for the project, after installing the foundations of six columns located in the Tuul river basin, assembly work for the metal structures of the column piles will begin. As of now, the column foundations in the river basin are ready for concrete pouring. Once the concrete has set to 70 percent strength after pouring, the assembly of the upper metal structures will begin. We plan to complete all the foundation work by August of this year." More than 70 engineers and technical staff are working at 21 locations along the cable car transport route. Officials clarified that all construction and assembly work is scheduled to be fully completed by December this year, with the handover to the state committee planned for the second quarter of next year. The Yarmag-Kharkhorin cable car line will be 4.2 km long, have two stations and 98 cabins. Each cabin will have a capacity of 10 passengers, a travel time of 11 minutes, support column heights ranging from 7.5 to 42 meters, and a transport speed of 21 km/h. Upon completion, this infrastructure is expected to ease rush-hour traffic loads, reduce congestion in Yarmag and Nisekh, and increase the average traffic speed by four percent.

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Society

Over 230 International Scholars and Researchers Gather in Mongolia

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

The 10th International "Ulaanbaatar Dialogue" Conference on Northeast Asian security issues began yesterday. This event will continue for two days. The purpose of the dialogue is to ensure security and stability in Northeast Asia, strengthen trust between countries in the region, and encourage cooperation. In recent years, the discussion has also focused mainly on issues such as climate change, energy, and interregional cooperation. This time, more than 230 scholars and researchers from 40 countries, including Australia, the UAE, the United Kingdom, the United States, Iceland, the Netherlands, Ukraine, and France, are participating in the conference. Since the 1980s, Mongolia has aimed to establish a dialogue mechanism for Northeast Asia, and officially began organizing this event in 2014. The conference is being held under topics such as challenges and opportunities for Northeast Asian security, multilateral cooperation, climate change, and energy challenges.

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Suspension Issued for Violation of the Right to Fair Acquisition and Ownership of Real Estate

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: news.mn

In the middle session of the Constitutional Court of Mongolia, a case was reviewed regarding whether certain provisions of the Law on State Registration of Property Rights violated the relevant articles of the Constitution of Mongolia. From this session, it was decided that the provision stated in Article 9.3 of the Law on State Registration of Property Rights, "Except for the cases specified in 9.1.5 of this law, the price specified in 9.1.3 and 9.1.4 shall not be registered at a reduced value compared to the most recently registered price," was found to violate the following articles of the Constitution of Mongolia: - Article 1, Section 2: “The supremacy of the law is the fundamental principle of state activities.” - Article 5, Section 3: “The right of ownership can only be restricted on the grounds specified by law.” - Article 16, Section 3: “... the right to acquire immovable property fairly, … own property, …” Therefore, the relevant provision will be suspended effective June 6, 2025, and the Constitutional Court rendered its Conclusion No. 06 of 2025.

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Citizens Demand Lower Vehicle Taxes!

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: news.mn

A strong protest movement demanding the reduction of vehicle taxes is underway online. In Ulaanbaatar, the motor vehicle tax and road usage fee were increased starting from January 1, 2025. However, citizens are opposing this increase, claiming that the tax hike is unjustified, and have started campaigning for its reduction to the previous level. A citizen who drives a small car, averaging about 6,000 km per year between work and home, previously paid 20,000 MNT annually in road usage tax, which equated to three MNT per kilometer. Under the new system, a citizen driving a small car will have to pay 100,000 MNT per year. The current payment system was established 12 years ago, in 2013. Officials have stated that, compared to the increases in the assessment of roadworks, materials, technology costs, and project budgets since then, the old payment system was no longer suitable for the quality of roadwork required. However, 33,000 citizens have signed a petition to cancel the vehicle tax increase in Ulaanbaatar, prompting Parliament to set up a working group last month. At the working group meeting, it was determined that the tax should not have been increased without informing citizens. Despite this, no decision has been made yet regarding lowering the increased vehicle taxes. Officials explained the tax increase as follows: "There may be three main reasons for increasing the road usage fee. The Law on Roads stipulates that all funds collected into the road fund must be used for road maintenance and repair. Up to 2024, it was only possible to repair approximately 18-20 km of road annually. However, the total length of Ulaanbaatar's road network exceeds 1,200 km. Repairing 18-20 km per year meant only 1.5% of all roads were maintained, leaving the remaining 98% without any maintenance. Also, when major repairs are required every 10 years, lack of funds leads to a decrease in road quality. This situation is expected to improve going forward." To explain simply, there are two main strategies: 'good road first' (maintain good roads as they are) or fix bad roads first. If the latter is chosen, it means following the worst strategy. Conversely, if good roads are built and maintained from the start, their lifespan can be extended and costs reduced by about 40% in the long term. Previously, only the most urgently needed repairs were funded from the road fund. If the old system continues, road quality would further deteriorate. In 2024, 162.3 km of road was repaired. In the last four years, more than 200 km of main streets and roads have been repaired. There are also extensive repair plans ahead. The plan is to concentrate and carry out maintenance and renewal work according to schedule, aiming to keep road quality indicators over 80%.

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Will the Joint Mongolian-Swiss Rescue Operations Project Continue?

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

At the 8th Global Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction held in Geneva, Switzerland, a delegation from Mongolia led by the head of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Major General G. Ariunbuyan, participated. The conference brought together about 4,000 representatives from over 130 countries to discuss ways to accelerate the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. National representatives discussed the assessment of disaster risks in Mongolia, damages incurred, measures taken, and the budget spent on risk reduction. During the meeting, Major General G. Ariunbuyan held discussions with Patricia Danzi, Director of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Deputy Director Arno Wicki, and other delegates. They discussed the project that aims to strengthen the capacity for search and rescue operations in Mongolian cities, a joint initiative between the two countries. This project has been implemented in three phases and is set to conclude this year. Major General G. Ariunbuyan expressed Mongolia's desire to continue the project further. He noted that by doing so, it would contribute significantly to improving the professional skills, equipment, and organization of rescue teams and help establish an internationally recognized intermediate-level urban search and rescue team in Mongolia. In response, the Swiss side indicated that they would thoroughly review the planning, organization, and feasibility required to continue the project, and would work on it accordingly.

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VIDEO: Mongolian Citizen Arrested in South Korea for Hit-and-Run, Found to be Under the Influence of Alcohol

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: isee.mn

In the Gwanji district of Seoul, South Korea, at around 11:40 AM yesterday, a traffic accident occurred and a citizen of Mongolia, referred to as “A”, was detained. Specifically, the 40-year-old Mongolian citizen “A” caused a traffic accident while driving a car and fled the scene. Subsequently, during the police investigation, “A” returned to the scene and admitted to the crime. He was detained for causing a traffic accident and fleeing while driving a large five-ton truck. Further examinations revealed that he was under the influence of alcohol while operating the large vehicle. The police are currently investigating the cause of the accident caused by the Mongolian citizen “A”. At present, there are no reports of injuries. We will provide updates on this story.

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Rural Residents Cut Ahead in Mortgage Queues, Urbanites Are Left Behind

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

Two friends simultaneously started applying for subsidized housing loans and began collecting the necessary documents. One of them had their loan approved in less than a month, while the other has been waiting for around ten months since submitting their application to the bank. The bank employee repeatedly explained, "We process loan applications in the order received. We haven't yet reviewed your documents or discussed your case in the loan committee. On average, a decision takes 6-12 months, and during high traffic times, processing can take up to 24 months." The young man, eager to secure a home before welcoming a new family member and before his rental contract expired, was left shaking his head in disappointment: "This really isn't working." Meanwhile, his friend had already moved into his new apartment and settled down, even suggesting that the first friend consider how quickly a mortgage could help him get a place. However, since he planned to live and work only in Ulaanbaatar, he wasn't interested in relocating and didn't even consider it. Thus, he had no choice but to wait in the long queue at the bank along with thousands of other applicants. The crux of the matter is that one friend is a resident of the capital, while the other lives in Darkhan-Uul province. Policies on subsidized housing loans now differ for urban and rural populations. The government has started implementing policies offering varying loan conditions to city and rural residents, with real-life consequences. The friend who managed to secure an apartment without delay tried to convince his friend to move to Darkhan-Uul province to escape the pollution and congestion of the city, but to no avail. This difference—between urban and rural opportunities—means more young people and families will be faced with a choice: prioritize a home or the location of their life. The government is now using subsidized housing loan policy as a main tool to decentralize Ulaanbaatar and increase migration to rural areas, reflected in recent policy refinements and agreements. In line with Government Resolution No. 483 of 2023 and the "Concept of Regional Development of Mongolia," for the past two years rural residents have been eligible for loans with tiered interest rates. Specifically, public servants who move to rural areas and buy their first home can access mortgages with a 3% interest rate, with the government subsidizing the other 3%. Additionally, the required down payment dropped from 30% to 12%. For example, someone who would have needed a 45 million MNT down payment now only needs 18 million MNT. This regulation is still in effect. However, as the policy increasingly favors rural applicants, the opportunity for urban residents to access mortgages has diminished. From 2013, when the subsidized housing loan program launched, until 2023, about 20-25% of total mortgage financing went to rural areas, with the remainder allocated to city dwellers. In the past three years, the policy has shifted to allocate at least 40% of housing loan funds to rural areas. This year alone, out of the 1.3 trillion MNT allocated for mortgages by the Central Bank, commercial banks, and the Accumulation Fund, over 600 billion MNT (around 45%) is earmarked for rural regions. As a result, urban residents face slower processing and longer waiting times for mortgages. The phrase "mortgage loan disbursement has stalled due to funding" reflects this new reality: rural residents get loans quickly, while those in the city are left waiting months or even years. A new regulation drafted by the Central Bank will require at least 50% of mortgage loan financing to go to rural areas, with plans to increase this proportion over time. The new rules also propose to further distinguish interest rates: central versus peripheral districts in the capital will have different rates. Last spring, the Central Bank Governor B. Lkhagvasuren announced mortgage interest rates would range from 6-14% depending on location and apartment size. The Minister for Urban Development, Construction, and Housing, J. Batsuuri, also stated that future mortgage lending would be directed more toward peripheral zones, such as "New Zuunmod City." These proposals are enshrined in the new regulation, which will assign 50% of mortgage funds for Ulaanbaatar to redevelopment, resettlement, and satellite towns. In other words, lending will be limited in the crowded city center and redistributed to peripheral districts and ger areas. If more than half the total funding is concentrated in rural areas and the rest split with "urban outskirts," then opportunities to secure a mortgage in central districts continue to shrink. When pressed for details on which districts and areas will be prioritized, the Ministry of Urban Development, Construction, and Housing representatives declined to specify, noting that only the Central Bank knows how the final regulations will reflect their recommendations. Central Bank officials, for their part, stated that once the new regulation is ready, they will provide unified, factual information to the public. The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection and the Ministry of Urban Development, Construction, and Housing have jointly proposed a four-tiered mortgage interest rate system based on apartment size. An official explained: "We have recommended setting mortgage interest at 6% for apartments up to 60 square meters, 8% for 61–80 square meters, 10% for up to 100 square meters, and 14% for anything larger, with a base rate applied to 40 square meters. Rumors that only apartments between 50-60 square meters will be eligible are unfounded; it only means those units are eligible for the lowest interest rate." Despite long discussions about tailoring loans to different needs and income levels, such differentiation is only now being implemented. Research shows that low- and middle-income residents have historically struggled to access mortgages, even though they are the target group. Of the 110,000 mortgage recipients, only 40% are of average or below-average income; the majority are higher earners. Moving forward, the policy aims to be more accessible for first-time homebuyers in peripheral and rural areas with average or below-average incomes. In support of regional growth and housing policies, the government plans to roll out packages such as "My First Apartment," "My Rental Housing," "My Own House," "My Choice—Rural Region," and "My Choice—Public Servant." Mortgage regulation revisions are aligned with these programs. Notably, the policy now allows people to use mortgages for private homes, provided they are energy efficient, earthquake-resistant, and eco-friendly. Thus, significant reforms are being introduced to the mortgage loan criteria, although no official announcement has been made about the launch date.

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Environment

TODAY: 'Sustainability Dialogue - Climate Change: Billion Trees' International Conference Will Be Held

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Overview of today's events: 9:00 AM: The "Sustainability Dialogue - Climate Change: Billion Trees" international conference will take place at the State Palace. 9:00 AM: Information will be provided at the State Theater of Opera and Ballet regarding the selection of private sector partners for the "Thermal Power Plant No. 5" project. 11:00 AM: The National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) and the Public Health Department (PHD) will provide information on the current situation and response measures concerning the measles outbreak. 11:00 AM: The opening of an exhibition of crafts made from horsehair by Sakha Yakutian artisans will take place at the National Museum of Mongolia. 1:00 PM: The award ceremony for the Sharav Surenzhav Prize, named after Mongolia's People's Writer and State Prize Laureate Sharav Surenzhav, will be held at the Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts. 4:00 PM: The opening of the exhibition "Unbroken Trace" by a class of artists will be held at the Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts. In the provinces: - In Sukhbaatar soum, Sukhbaatar aimag: the "Selenge Marathon-2025" annual mass relay race will be held as tradition. - At the Arkhangai aimag museum: the temporary exhibition "Nature Up Close" is open until July 28. Abroad: - At the Czech National Museum: the international exhibition "Genghis Khan" will continue until June 22.

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Sustainability Dialogue 2025 – Climate Change: Billion Trees Summit Begins

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Under the patronage of the President of Mongolia, the international "Sustainability Dialogue 2025–Climate Change: Billion Trees" summit has begun at the State Palace. In his opening speech at the summit, President U. Khurelsukh highlighted that, in these times of global challenges such as climate change, desertification, land degradation, and environmental pollution, convening this summit is of significant importance. He expressed Mongolia's aspiration to leave a green country for future generations. As a result, Mongolia has been implementing nationwide movements such as "Billion Trees," "Healthy Mongolian," and "Food Revolution," all interconnected initiatives. For instance, within the three years since the start of the "Billion Trees" national movement, Mongolia’s stock of seedlings has reached 86 million, and 84 million trees have been planted and tended. Within this initiative, not only have trees been planted, but measures to combat harmful insects have been carried out over 341 thousand hectares, protecting 1.9 billion trees from losing their ability to regenerate due to pest infestations. The President further stated: "76 percent of our country's land is affected by desertification and land degradation, negatively impacting the economy, people's livelihoods, heritage, and especially traditional nomadic animal husbandry and the lives of herders. Therefore, Mongolia has taken the initiative to have 2025 declared as the International Year of Cooperatives, and 2026 as the Year of Pastureland and Nomadic Herders, through resolutions adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. In addition, Mongolia is preparing to host the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in 2026. Within this framework, we have initiated the 'International Coalition on Sustainable Pastureland and Land Issues for the Future.' With the global support of this initiative, investments and financing targeting over 100 countries practicing traditional pastoralism will increase, providing tangible support to improve and protect the health and livelihoods of approximately 500 million people. Our mutual understanding, cooperation, bold decisions, and steadfast efforts are critical to achieving our climate change mitigation goals on time and, furthermore, to realizing sustainable development." Over 400 participants from 11 countries and more than 40 prominent speakers from sectors such as environment, finance, and technology are attending the summit. Special addresses were delivered by Ban Ki-moon, the eighth Secretary-General of the UN and head of the Ban Ki-moon Foundation; Professor Gi-Wook Shin, director of the Asia-Pacific Research Center and Korean Studies Program at Stanford University; Peter Szilágyi, Deputy Secretary of State at the Prime Minister's Office of Hungary; and Muralee Thummarukudy, director at the UN Convention to Combat Desertification. The summit will feature discussions on four main topics: "Climate Finance for Sustainable Development," "Technical Cooperation, Social Responsibility, and Experience Sharing," "Supporting Climate Change Resilience and Regional Stability through Cooperation," and "Accelerating Climate Change Action by Reducing, Restoring, and Protecting Land Degradation."

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Speech by Oyu Tolgoi CEO Deirdre Lingenfelder at the 'Sustainability Dialogue 2025' Event

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: ikon.mn

Climate change is not a distant issue of the future, but a real problem that is already upon us. How we respond today will determine whether we are remembered in history as those who turned a crisis into an opportunity, or as those who stood by and missed the chance. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, greetings to all of you on this day. It is an honor for me to participate in this year’s “Sustainability Dialogue.” This platform has long served as a compass for regional development, and its bold initiatives have led to real change. As the CEO of Oyu Tolgoi, and a professional specialized in sustainable development and the mining sector, I emphasize not only fulfilling production plans but also having a positive impact on the environment and the local community where we operate. When I was young, I never thought of working in the mining industry. Some of you may find this surprising. I always wanted to change the world, perhaps by developing policy or through education. As time passed, I realized that mining is one of the few sectors that can bring positive effects to everyone’s daily life—in terms of infrastructure, jobs, technology, and the environment. Today, I am here to share three main ideas with you: 1. Climate change is a pressing, wide-reaching issue. 2. How Oyu Tolgoi is improving its capacity to tackle this change. 3. That only by making real changes alongside adaptation can we tackle this challenge together. To start my speech, let me show you a picture. It may remind you of a Mongolian winter. But actually, this picture was taken in November in my birthplace, South Africa. For the first time in 85 years, heavy snow fell in South Africa in November—a time when summer usually begins in the southern hemisphere. At the time, I was in Mongolia, and my friends and family wrote to me asking, "Did you steal our summer?" While this is just one weather event, it is a clear example of climate change, something scientists have warned us about for decades. Unexpected, intense weather patterns are no longer just theory; they are becoming real and frequent. According to the World Meteorological Organization, the number of natural disasters worldwide in the last 50 years has increased fivefold. In Mongolia, the impacts—such as changes in the frequency of late spring snow or rain or increasingly severe dzud (winter disasters for livestock)—are evident. Once, when I worked in Umnugovi province, a heavy rainstorm hit. I saw camels sheltering near a solar panel—an unusual but striking sight. In that moment, I deeply realized that our decisions and choices affect even the most remote areas. We are the first generation to feel the impacts of climate change and the last generation able to take significant action against it. President Obama said these words in 2014. Eleven years later, they are more relevant than ever. Whenever climate change is discussed, I think of my daughter. She has grown up listening to me talk about mining, meetings, and strategy. What I want her to truly understand is why I do this work. Although my job requires technical knowledge and is complex, my ultimate goal is to leave a legacy of value for future generations. The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction warns that by 2030, there may be three major disasters every 48 hours. This is not just a statistic—it is a stark reminder of how it will affect our children and grandchildren’s daily lives. It’s estimated that about half of the children born in 2020 will experience unprecedented hot days if the global average temperature rises by 1.5°C. In contrast, only 16% of people born before 1960 will face this risk. Besides extreme heat, issues like water scarcity, food security, population movement, and economic inequality will arise. Therefore, it is important that not only environmental professionals and policymakers, but all humanity, act responsibly. These facts clearly show that we must face the truth and the major challenges ahead without delay. If you want to go far, go together. Strengthening resilience is a shared responsibility, and the mining sector plays a crucial role. Frankly, managing mining operations with a climate and sustainability orientation is not easy. We have to make balanced decisions among many daily choices. For mining, adaptation—and above all, progressing with the times—is essential. Let me elaborate. Building a sustainable mine takes decades. During this time, shifts in technology, legislation, public expectations, and climatic factors constantly test our skills, systems, and operational stability. Descending 1,300 meters underground to Oyu Tolgoi's mine and seeing our engineers, geologists, and workers, I am reminded that a mine is its people. Their safety and future are our responsibility. That’s why our resilience policy focuses on human development, the environment, and infrastructure. Here are some examples. Oyu Tolgoi is an active supporter and contributor to the national “Billion Trees” movement. We have pledged to contribute the equivalent of 100 million trees, and are implementing multiple projects beyond just tree planting. For example, we are working with state organizations like the Forestry Agency to increase seed stock, create nursery gardens, and improve professional capacity. Oyu Tolgoi’s team has rehabilitated 600 hectares of land previously damaged by artisanal mining, and plans to restore another 400 ha this year. Furthermore, I am pleased to announce that within the next two years, Oyu Tolgoi will restore all degraded lands in Selenge province caused by irresponsible mining. There will be no unreclaimed land left due to irresponsible mining in Selenge. These actions prove our genuine desire to exist long-term in this area, and to do so responsibly. Thanks to advances in technology, Oyu Tolgoi is now a world-class mine with leading technologies and extensive expertise. Moreover, Mongolia is becoming a global leader in block caving mining technology. Our underground mine is located 1,300 meters below the surface in Umnugovi. The journey down takes just 2 minutes thanks to technological marvels. In every corner of the over-200-km mine tunnels (the equivalent of Ulaanbaatar to Darkhan), thousands of our skilled specialists work relentlessly. Sensors and cameras are installed throughout the underground mine, allowing us to control and monitor the underground environment remotely. We call this a "digital twin" of the mine. This technology allows us to track the movement of every rock in real time, providing direct data essential for increasing safe, sustainable production step by step. Let me briefly mention our newly launched Asset Monitoring Center. By automatically and continuously collecting data and metrics, and using advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning, we can increase equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and improve operational efficiency and productivity. It’s like monitoring Oyu Tolgoi’s heartbeat at all times and applying preventive measures as needed. Moving from adaptation to real change. Adaptation is needed to survive, but making real change is the value we leave for the future. Change is happening faster than we imagine. The iPhone 12 in your pocket is faster than the computer that landed humans on the moon. Solar panels are used daily by herder families; electric cars are no longer a fantasy but a reality. Copper, our main product, is a driving force behind the energy transition—key to wind turbines, electric vehicles, power grids, and home power supplies. Oyu Tolgoi is proudly and responsibly contributing to the global energy transition. We have introduced 14 battery-powered electric vehicles at our mine and aim to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. In conclusion, we cannot negotiate with the climate. But we can negotiate with each other and our partners, and together, we can change the future we create. We are not only businesspeople and policymakers, but also ancestors who will someday be asked by our descendants: "What did you do at the most important moment?" Warning
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Call for Unified Action Against Climate Change

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: news.mn

Under the auspices of the President of Mongolia, the "Sustainability Dialogue 2025 – Climate Change: Billion Trees" summit is taking place at the State Palace. The summit aims to synchronize policies and measures on climate issues in Mongolia, attract investment, strengthen multi-stakeholder cooperation, and support innovative initiatives. It will also address common challenges and pressing issues arising from environmental and climate change, and aims to intensify cooperation for achieving the commitments of the UN Sustainable Development Goal 13. Furthermore, aligning with the President’s "Billion Trees" national movement, participants will discuss critical environmental concerns such as land degradation, desertification, forest depletion, and loss of biodiversity. President U. Khurelsukh of Mongolia gave the opening address at the summit. He emphasized that international and regional cooperation, mutual understanding, a unified stance, and a joint voice are crucial in solving environmental challenges like climate change, desertification, land degradation, and environmental pollution. Mongolia is committed to working openly, mutually beneficially, and effectively with countries, international organizations, donors, and development partners worldwide. He also called for collective efforts and a unified aspiration to cherish and protect nature, and to leave behind a green future for coming generations. Ban Ki-moon, the 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations, expressed his gratitude for Mongolia hosting the "Sustainability Dialogue 2025 – Climate Change: Billion Trees" summit. He highlighted that the "Billion Trees" national movement is Mongolia’s substantive contribution to the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius. He noted that work related to climate change and the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals has reached a new level in the past decade and called for everyone to work together as one family. Ban Ki-moon also stressed the importance of research, innovation, creative solutions, and policy partnerships, believing that engaging all parties and maintaining perseverance is essential. The summit will hold discussions on four main topics: - "Climate Finance for Sustainable Development" - "Technical Cooperation, Social Responsibility, and Experience-sharing Collaboration" - "Enhancing Climate Resilience and Regional Cooperation for Sustainable Development" - "Intensifying Climate Change Measures by Reducing and Restoring Land Degradation" The summit involves over 40 speakers from 11 countries—including Ban Ki-moon, head of the Ban Ki-moon Foundation and holder of the Chinggis Khaan Order; Stanford University; Hungary; Kazakhstan; the UN Convention to Combat Desertification; the Global Green Growth Institute; the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia—and more than 600 participants from the environment, finance, and technology sectors. The summit is organized by the Office of the President of Mongolia, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ban Ki-moon Foundation, Stanford University’s Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center, and the Mongolian Sustainable Finance Association. In addition, organizations such as the United Nations, Asian Development Bank, Oyu Tolgoi LLC, private sector entities, and civil society organizations are also participating. Mongolia aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. To do this, the country is implementing advanced technologies in energy, transportation, agriculture, mining, urban development, and is pursuing climate-resilient development policies. Through the "Billion Trees" national movement, 86 million saplings and seedlings have been secured over the past three years, and 84 million trees have been planted and cultivated. Recently, 1.9 billion trees have been protected from harmful insect infestations to maintain their viability. Mongolia has also initiated and had resolutions adopted at the UN General Assembly to mark 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives and 2026 as the Year of Pastoralists and Pastoralism. Additionally, for 2026, an umbrella initiative called "International Coalition for Sustainable Pasture and Land Issues for the Future" has been proposed as part of the 17th Conference of Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification to be held in Ulaanbaatar. This initiative aims to direct increased investment and funding to over 100 countries practicing traditional pastoralism, potentially providing real support in improving the health and livelihoods of about 500 million people. Source: President.mn

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Green Development Project with the Czech Republic Implemented within the Framework of the 'Billion Trees' Movement

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Within the framework of the "Billion Trees" movement, a green development project is being implemented in cooperation with the Czech Republic. During the state visit of President U. Khurelsukh of Mongolia to the Czech Republic, the two parties established a Comprehensive Partnership and signed several cooperation documents. Within this framework, the "Czech Villadom" project is being implemented on two hectares of land in the 34th subdistrict of Songinokhairkhan district with Czech investment, consisting of residences for 40 families. The residential buildings constructed under this project will incorporate advanced Czech technology, European standards and innovations, know-how, renewable energy, smart systems to reduce heat loss, and will be earthquake-resistant up to 8-10 magnitude. In support of the national "Billion Trees" movement, 3,500 trees will also be planted and grown as part of this project. The parties emphasized that the project is a real manifestation of the agreements reached between the presidents of the two countries, and that it will make a significant contribution to supporting investment from businesses and fostering mutually beneficial cooperation. The project is being carried out by "CHM Blue Lines," a company with Czech investment. Previously, Czech company "Finep" invested USD 30 million in Orkhon province, constructing 1,000 residential units for staff of the "Erdenet Factory" SOE. The project inauguration was attended by J. Bat-Erdene, chairman of the Standing Committee on State Structure of the Parliament and head of the Mongolia-Czech Parliamentary Group, Jan Vytopil, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to Mongolia, E. Odbayar, Foreign Policy Advisor to the President, Ch. Tugsdelger, Chief Architect of the Capital City, and other officials.

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Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Donates 180 Million MNT to Support the 'Billion Trees' National Movement

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: ikon.mn

President of Mongolia U. Khurelsukh received Ban Ki-moon, the 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations, head of the Ban Ki-moon Foundation, and recipient of the "Chinggis Khaan" highest order, who is participating in the "Sustainability Dialogue 2025 – Climate Change: Billion Trees" summit. President U. Khurelsukh noted that he highly values the proactive work that Ban Ki-moon undertook to implement the Sustainable Development Goals, protect the environment, and combat climate change during his tenure as UN Secretary-General. He expressed satisfaction that Ban Ki-moon continues this work and is expanding its scope, now co-organizing the "Sustainability Dialogue 2025 – Climate Change: Billion Trees" summit under the patronage of the President of Mongolia. Ban Ki-moon expressed his gratitude for organizing the summit, which displays leadership in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals and fighting global climate change. He expressed his confidence that other countries will follow Mongolia’s example, support its initiatives, and become more active in this area. The Ban Ki-moon Foundation indicated its intention to continue cooperation in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals, addressing climate change, improving public health, fostering women’s leadership and participation, and supporting children and youth. In support of the President's "Billion Trees" national movement, Ban Ki-moon announced a donation of 180 million MNT. He also expressed initiative to expand the national movement into a regional initiative and continue further cooperation. Notice: Media organizations (Television, Radio, Social and Web pages) are prohibited from using our content in any way, in full or in part, unless consent is given and the source (ikon.mn) is cited.

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Z.Batjargal: The 'One Billion Trees' Movement is the Most Important for Mitigating Climate Change

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The international conference "Sustainability Dialogue 2025 – Climate Change: One Billion Trees," organized under the auspices of the President, is taking place at the State Palace. During the event, climate researcher Z. Batjargal was interviewed about climate change and the "One Billion Trees" movement. – How would you assess the significance of the conference "Climate Change: One Billion Trees"? The conference is addressing the issue of climate change. Throughout Mongolia, the "One Billion Trees" movement is led by the government, with participation from citizens, businesses, organizations, and individuals. Speaking is one thing, planning is another, but what actually happens on the ground is a much more important issue. When the "One Billion Trees" movement was announced, special emphasis was placed on the role of trees in absorbing greenhouse gases. If we look closely, as a result of climate change and increased aridity, particularly in our country, more of the precipitation that falls on the land evaporates. Slowing this evaporation involves issues related to plant cover—forests, shrubs, grasses, in short, all vegetation. Mitigating and adapting to climate change is critical, especially since one of Mongolia's unique climate characteristics—aridity—not only affects all economic sectors but also has a negative impact on people's lives. Fighting aridity is the most significant aspect of this movement. – As a professional, how fast do you think climate change is occurring in Mongolia? Climate change in Mongolia is typically measured by how much the average air temperature has increased and become warmer. Over the past 80 years, precipitation has decreased by 7-8 percent, while the average air temperature has increased by 2.55 degrees Celsius. This is considered to be faster than the global average. While the world aspires to keep the increase in average air temperature to below 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2030, the current increase has already reached 1.55 degrees. Thus, the target has already been exceeded. However, the world's average and Mongolia's average are different. Not only in Mongolia, but also in other cold-climate regions, temperatures are increasing and warming is happening rapidly. Due to climate change, the number of natural disasters is also increasing. Our country aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 14 percent. Increasing our vegetation cover could reduce greenhouse gases by 33-34 percent. However, climate change is, in some ways, beyond our control. Its primary cause is greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere. Although Mongolia's total greenhouse gas emissions are low, per capita and per unit of production, our emissions are higher than many other countries. – Through the "One Billion Trees" movement, more than 86 million trees have been planted and grown. How are you participating in this movement? Planting trees in Mongolia is not easy. You cannot just plant anywhere—they will not always grow. There is a lot of work involved, from caring for the seedlings, watering, and even at the very least protecting them from livestock. However, I believe the "One Billion Trees" movement is progressing well. Due to my profession, I am one of those who believe that all plants that can grow in Mongolia should be planted. However, we cannot just plant anywhere and anything, as there are non-native species. If we excessively introduce and plant non-native plants, they can displace native plant species, and as a result, pasture animals and wildlife could lose their food sources. We should not displace fodder-producing plants. Therefore, we need to consider economic factors, soil stabilization, and other aspects when choosing which plants to grow. In other words, when planting trees, we must consider what benefits they will bring to the ecosystem and to people's lives. – In general, what types of trees and shrubs are suitable for the soil and climate of Mongolia? First and foremost, we should focus on planting native species that grow naturally in the area. However, the purpose for which we are planting matters. For example, the type of tree might be different if it's for windbreaks on farmland, roadside planting, or for decorative purposes in urban areas. Therefore, tree planting should be carried out according to a plan, with the involvement of professionals and based on scientific grounds. Randomly planting trees here and there without a plan will not be productive. On the other hand, there are many enthusiastic non-professionals in the countryside who plant trees voluntarily, gain experience, and are achieving positive results. I believe that disseminating their best practices, encouraging exchange of experience, and providing guidance and advice are the most practical and effective actions in real life.

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Innovation

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: ikon.mn

As buildings and structures are constructed, human energy consumption increases. Therefore, reducing heat loss in buildings and using energy efficiently has become a top priority. Worldwide, there is an increasing focus on green buildings and energy efficiency. Responding to this trend, Pyramid Industry LLC organized a seminar yesterday titled "Prospects of the Construction Sector and the Significance of an Integrated Insulation System in Green Building Structures" to share experiences. The seminar featured the participation of Woo Woo Hyun, Director of the Seoul Building Research Institute of South Korea, and Park Sung Hyun, Director of the Institute for Sustainable Architecture, who presented research and shared experiences on the future, development, and technological advancements of the construction sector in their country. "Among insulation materials, foam boards have a high thermal insulation capacity and are considered energy-efficient products." During the event, B. Anudari, Senior Manager at Pyramid Industry LLC, provided information about the seminar and integrated thermal insulation systems for buildings. She noted, "Internationally, the construction sector is transitioning towards green buildings. Integrated insulation systems—insulation materials—are crucial for green buildings. Foam board, in particular, has excellent thermal insulation properties and is therefore categorized as an energy-efficient product. As a pioneer in this field, our company aims to introduce the latest technologies for these products without delay. In this endeavor, we maintain ongoing cooperation with South Korea." South Korea updated its legal framework for green buildings in 2020 and is working toward ensuring that by 2050, all buildings are energy-efficient with no heat loss. Koreans also conduct research five years after installing insulation in buildings to measure effectiveness. Research has shown that EPS foam boards are more effective among insulation types, of which there are generally about 6–7 varieties. EPS foam board is particularly notable for being non-combustible, lightweight, and for maintaining its insulating properties for 20–30 years. In Mongolia, EPS foam board makes up the majority of the insulation material sector. Our company commissioned Mongolia's first foam board insulation plant in 1996 and co-developed the country's first foam board standard with the Architecture Corporation in 1998. The widely used NF board today has many advantages: it's lightweight, easy to install, affordable, has no adverse health impacts, is more recyclable, does not burden building loads, and prolongs a building's lifespan." "To build energy-efficient buildings, ventilation must be effectively managed." Continuing, Park Sung Hyo, Director of the Institute for Sustainable Architecture, gave a talk on modern technology for integrated insulation systems. He stated, "In our country, all new buildings are constructed to eliminate thermal loss, and we have started renovating older buildings to make them energy-efficient as well. Standards for insulation material are now set much more stringently. Korea typically insulates residential buildings from the inside using EPS foam board, which was often very thick. Recently, denser and thinner foam is being used for apartment buildings. For office buildings, thick glass and glass wool insulation are used. This reduces heat loss and improves energy efficiency, with special technology used to prevent heat loss through glass façades. However, effective ventilation is necessary for energy-efficient buildings: devices are used to regulate cold air entering from outside and warm air exiting. Systems that use incoming cold air to recover heat are especially common." "Producing construction materials involves many steps and permits; soon, there will be amendments to the Construction Law." At yesterday's seminar, representatives from the construction sector as well as government officials participated, shared experiences, and exchanged views. D. Batnyam, Director of Building Material Production and Certification at the Construction Development Center, said, "The quality of construction is defined by its materials. Currently, we produce about 20% of all construction materials domestically. During the pandemic, material shortages began to show, so we supported enterprises to boost local production, resulting in a 4-5 times increase over the past three years. However, quality issues have arisen with increased output, so in the past 2-3 years, we have focused on the quality and standards of both imported and domestically produced materials. We continue to support both domestic and imported construction material production. There are many steps and approvals required for producing construction materials, and with imminent amendments to the Construction Law, the legal environment will be improved." Note: Media organizations (Television, Radio, Social, and Web pages) are prohibited from using any part of this article, in whole or in part, without permission; if agreed, the source (ikon.mn) must be cited.

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Health

55.4% of Children Infected with Measles in the Capital Have Not Been Vaccinated, 17.1% Have Received Only One Dose

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: ikon.mn

Since the beginning of 2025, 4,209 cases of measles have been confirmed in the capital city. Today, Z. Bolormaa, Head of the Public Health and Infectious Diseases Department of the Ulaanbaatar Health Department, presented an analysis of the investigation and response to these cases. She stated: “By district, the highest number of cases was recorded in Bayanzurkh District, accounting for 30% or 1,226 cases. In Khan-Uul District, there were 21% or 900 cases; in Bayangol, 17% or 708 cases; in Songinokhairkhan, 666 cases; in Chingeltei, 280; in Sukhbaatar, 270; in Baganuur, 73; and in Nalaikh, 12 cases.” Looking at the epidemiology, the first measles case in the capital was confirmed on February 18. Initially, only 1-2 new cases were reported per day, but starting May 1, the daily confirmed cases rose to 120, and on May 25 and 26, up to 265 cases were reported in a single day. After activities involving schools, classes, and gatherings of children within the districts and across the capital, infection rates increased significantly. Regarding the vaccination status of the infected children: - 55.4% had not been vaccinated at all - 17.1% had received one vaccine dose - 15.2% had received the full course of vaccinations - 13.1% were children not yet of vaccination age Additionally, contact tracing was conducted for 46,816 children to determine their vaccination status, and outbreak response immunizations were administered to those not yet vaccinated. As a result, 39,075 children received vaccinations during the outbreak response. In other words, 85.6% of the children infected in the capital were either unvaccinated, had received only one dose, or were not yet old enough to be vaccinated. Therefore, the National Center for Infectious Diseases advised parents and guardians to ensure their children receive vaccinations at 9 months and 2 years old, to check if they are fully vaccinated, and if not, to visit their local family or district health centers for catch-up vaccinations. Note
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1,463 Children With Measles Are Being Treated at Home and in Hospitals

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: ikon.mn

As of June 6, 2025, the number of confirmed measles cases nationwide has reached 5,565. Of these, 4,100 have fully recovered. Currently, 852 patients are being treated at home, and 611 are receiving treatment in hospitals, according to the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD). The incidence rate per 10,000 people is highest in Dundgovi province, at 37.9. Measles is a highly contagious disease but can be prevented through vaccination. Since measles cases largely occur in outbreaks at general education schools, it is important that children and citizens who study and work together get vaccinated against measles to protect themselves and others from the disease. Notice: Media organizations (Television, Radio, Social and Web pages) are strictly prohibited from fully or partially using our information in any form. Use is allowed only with permission and by correctly citing the source (ikon.mn).

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Most Measles Cases Confirmed in Bayanzurkh District

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: news.mn

The National Center for Infectious Diseases gave its latest update today on the measles situation. Of the patients who contracted measles, 4,100 have recovered, but as of today, 611 people are currently hospitalized. It was emphasized that 5,565 cases of measles have been confirmed in the past two months. Z. Bolormaa, Director of the Public Health and Infectious Diseases Department, stated: "We have conducted monitoring on the 4,209 confirmed cases of measles registered in Ulaanbaatar. Of these, the highest number of cases—30% or 1,226—were registered in Bayanzurkh district. Furthermore, 21% or 900 cases were in Khan-Uul district; 17% or 708 cases were in Bayangol district; 16% or 666 cases were in Songinokhairkhan district; 280 cases in Chingeltei district; 270 cases in Sukhbaatar district; 73 in Baganuur district; and 12 in Nalaikh district. The first measles case in the capital was detected and confirmed on February 18, 2025. Since then, the surveillance research team has started active operations. According to their monitoring, from May 1, there has been an average of 120 cases per day. On May 25 and 26, 265 cases were recorded. The spread is believed to have increased due to school, kindergarten, and community activities in these districts. Of all the children who have fallen ill, 57% are boys and 43% are girls. Regarding vaccination status: 15.2% were fully vaccinated, 55.4% were unvaccinated, 17.1% were partially vaccinated, and 13.1% were not of vaccination age. Moreover, 4,242 people with local addresses in the provinces have been treated in Ulaanbaatar; 1,880 of them have recovered, and more than 170 are currently hospitalized. There are 776 people being treated at home and 20 contacts being monitored at family health centers. As of today, 485 patients have recovered and been discharged from hospitals. Measles cases have been registered in 130 general education schools in the city, and outbreaks have been contained at 11 schools, where disinfection and vaccination were carried out. A total of 35,488 children have been exposed, and 81.7% of them have received immunization. Additionally, 16 kindergartens have had confirmed cases, with 1-3 cases per kindergarten, where contacts were traced and outbreaks contained. Thus, disinfection measures are being taken at confirmed measles outbreak locations in the capital. On the official Facebook page of the Ulaanbaatar City Health Center, you can get timely instructions and recommendations for measles prevention. The hotline numbers for the city's general hospitals are also in regular operation, so please obtain information without delay, officials advised.

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NCCD: 15% of Children Infected With Measles Were Fully Vaccinated

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: isee.mn

The National Center for Communicable Diseases provided an update regarding the current situation of measles. As of today, there have been a total of 5,565 laboratory-confirmed cases of measles, 611 patients are hospitalized, 852 are being treated at home, 4,100 have recovered, 36,307 are identified as contacts, and there have been two deaths. According to official sources, 57% of children infected with measles are boys and 43% are girls. Regarding vaccination status, 15.2% of the infected children were fully vaccinated, 55% had never been vaccinated, and 17.1% had received just one dose. Children not yet eligible for vaccination make up 13% of total cases. Measles is a highly contagious but vaccine-preventable disease. Since most measles cases are centered in general education schools, students and staff are encouraged to get vaccinated against measles to protect themselves and others from the disease.

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Bayanzurkh District Opens a Combined Hospital for Elderly and Children

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

Bayanzurkh district, which has the largest population among Ulaanbaatar’s districts, has opened a combined hospital for elderly people and children. Specifically, a new nine-story hospital with 160 beds, under the district's Health Center, was inaugurated yesterday. Regarding this, the district governor, G. Jargalsaikhan, said, “Today we have resolved a pressing issue in providing healthcare services to Bayanzurkh’s 450,000 residents. In particular, there was a shortage of beds for inpatients. This hospital will provide 22 types of outpatient services to the residents of 12 neighborhoods in the eastern area. It has a total capacity of 160 beds, with the possibility of adding 40 more beds if necessary. During flu season, the hospital is planned to accept only children.” Additionally, last year the hospital acquired equipment such as X-ray and endoscopy machines, as well as medical furniture, with funding of 1.3 billion tugriks from the district budget and 5 billion tugriks from the city budget. In the future, there is a need to acquire CT and MRI scanning equipment.

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G. Narantuya: Chemicals Produced During Waste Incineration Are More Harmful to Health

Published: 2025-06-06 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

We spoke with G. Narantuya, head of the Mongolian Zero Waste Association and the NGO "Eco Soum," about the negative effects of waste on health and the environment, the principles of zero waste, and what measures are appropriate for Mongolia going forward. - The Southeast Asian regional meeting of the International Alliance Against Incinerators was held in Seoul, South Korea. You attended this meeting representing the Mongolian Zero Waste United Association and the "Eco Soum" NGO. What was the main goal and significance of this meeting? How many countries participated and what issues were discussed? - We are a member of the International Alliance Against Incinerators. So, we attended the Southeast Asian regional meeting held on the 2nd of this month and have now returned home. The meeting involved NGOs working in the waste sector. During it, we focused on what zero waste principles Asian countries should follow to reduce and prevent waste, why these are needed, listened to members' opinions, and drafted our plan. Representatives from Mongolia, China, Japan, South Korea, India, and the Philippines attended. A few years ago, research showed that Asia is the world's biggest polluter in terms of waste, especially plastic waste. This was calculated simply by measuring the amount of plastic waste produced per country per day. For example, the daily amount of plastic waste from the Philippines. The results indicated Asia is the largest plastic waste polluter. However, the organization did not determine the reason for such high waste in Asia. Multinational corporations supply their products in small packages to fit Asian consumers' purchasing power. For example, single-use shampoo and cooking oil packets, as we call them, are part of this. The smaller the packaging, the more people can afford to buy. These corporations supply packaging and products without taking responsibility for the resulting waste. In contrast, developed countries send their sorted recyclable waste to less developed or developing countries in the name of recycling. For instance, plastic waste commonly ends up in Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, leading to unfairness. Therefore, we are discussing how to protect smaller countries and ensure fair waste management. We need policy regulation and responsible production. Also, in Mongolia, we need to identify the types of waste produced, their origins, what packaging national producers use, how to reduce and reuse them, and create corresponding infrastructure. - Internationally, incinerating waste is seen as the worst option. However, in Mongolia, we often burn waste to reduce its size and volume. - The law in Mongolia prohibits burning waste. The world also prohibits it, because incinerating waste produces many harmful chemicals. These compounds react and release toxic substances harmful to health and the environment. We end up breathing this air, with smoke being the simplest example. Tiny particles fall onto the soil, contaminating it, and they could also contaminate groundwater and surface water. Some researchers warn that the less visible the smoke, the more dangerous it is. Incineration also leaves bottom ash and fly ash; the latter, emitted through chimneys, is considered especially toxic. Chemicals formed during burning are particularly harmful to human health. Despite many studies proving we should not burn waste, we seem to rush toward outdated technologies the world is moving away from. Western countries are already struggling with how to close existing incinerators. Incineration plants are expensive, and their maintenance involves a lot of operating costs, which taxpayers fund. Contracts with suppliers typically last 30-70 years, effectively locking us in. It is also internationally recognized that waste-to-energy incineration is economically inefficient. If the technology is outdated, there's a high risk of accidents or explosions. Moreover, people even burn waste in small backyard stoves, which also causes air and soil pollution. Burning plastic bags, for example, may seem to make them disappear, but this actually releases large amounts of carcinogens, with some ash remaining to pollute soil. - Since waste is inevitable wherever people live, how does mismanagement affect human health and the environment? - Waste has reached a crisis level. Just as birth and death are certain for humans, so is the generation of waste. Even a perfectly good item becomes waste if discarded. For example, if my pen is still working but I throw it away simply because I don't want it, it becomes waste. As the global population grows, so does consumption. This has resulted in mass production of new products, some not even strictly necessary. There is a joke among engineers: "Let's invent something—then we'll determine its purpose later." Our ancestors only produced and used what was necessary, and passed down clothes and belongings from generation to generation. Now, with globalization, we consume not only domestic but also foreign products. Our current lifestyle is a linear economy—extracting resources, producing goods, using them, then disposing of them—without restoring what we use up. - How can we solve this issue in a way that is friendly to people and nature? - Waste management is often thought of as incineration, landfilling, recycling, or composting. But these are measures taken after waste is created. For example, a plastic bag thrown away is already waste, but it's not harmless: it's made from petroleum, which has many negative effects. To make plastic containers, many stages and chemical additives are needed. More than 16,000 chemicals are used in plastics production, but only about 4,000 have been studied for health effects. When plastics heat, cool, or are exposed to humidity, chemicals are emitted into the air and plastics don't biodegrade. They break into microplastics—tiny inorganic particles—further fragmenting into nanoplastics which disperse in the wind. Humans consume or inhale these tiny particles: studies have found microplastics in every human organ, including the heart, placenta, breast milk, blood, urine, feces, testicles, and brain. Larger plastics can be expelled, but tiny pieces accumulate in organs. Plastics also absorb environmental pollutants, bacteria, and may affect hormones, development, and disease risk. Many studies connect plastics exposure to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, infertility, and other health issues. Moreover, 66% of our clothes are made of plastic, and we use plastics constantly throughout the day. - Recently, the zero waste principle has become widely adopted internationally. Is it feasible to implement in Mongolia? - Many assume zero waste is impossible. It's true that as long as people exist, some waste will be produced. But the focus should be on reducing and minimizing waste. Instead of dealing with waste after it’s created, we need to ensure resources do not become waste in the first place—for example, producing goods with reusable packaging. Zero waste is relevant to all sectors. List your personal products and examine what is truly necessary; start by controlling consumption driven by desire rather than need. So, zero waste is also possible for us. - What are your future goals and plans? - We aim to spread successful experiences as widely as we can. Our project has been launched. We select participating locations, provide information and training, and assist them in establishing simple local waste management systems. - How do you select participating local areas? - First, the local government must be committed to solving waste problems. They must send an official request and visit our pilot activities in Khishig-Undur soum, Bulgan province. After gauging citizens' involvement and readiness, we select the location. - Many think waste reduction is solely the government's job. But in reality, businesses and citizens must all participate. How do you think these three should cooperate? - People often see waste as merely an environmental problem, but it's a crisis-level issue affecting human health. Everyone must get involved—beginning with reducing their own consumption and sorting waste at the source, monitoring government policies, and developing responsible regulations for producers. From individuals to policymakers, all must work together to cope with the enormous waste generation.

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