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Fifth Thermal Power Plant Project to Be Implemented Through Public-Private Partnership www.montsame.mn

During its 6th irregular session, the Citizens' Representative Khural of the Capital City discussed and approved the implementation of the Thermal Power Plant-5 Project through a public-private partnership.
The Project was presented by First Deputy Governor of the Capital City Davaadalai Tumendalai. The Plant, which will be built on the main site 400 meters from “TPP-II” in the XX khoroo of Bayangol district, will have a capacity to produce 300 MW of electricity and 340 Gcal/h of thermal energy. It will use environmentally friendly technology with CFB boilers, air cooling, and multi-stage air pollution control. The Project is regarded as a model project for public-private cooperation, which ensures Mongolia's energy security and is economically efficient and environmentally friendly.  The Citizens' Representative Khural of the Capital City supported the implementation of the Project under a single partnership agreement under the "Design, Build, Finance, Operate, Maintain" method, which is commonly used in international practice, as specified in Article 15.1.1 of the Law on Public-Private Partnership.
The estimated cost of the Thermal Power Plant-5 Project is USD 658 million.
First Deputy Governor of the Capital Davaadalai Tumendalai said, “The total project investment is USD 658 million. A bid will be announced. After the selection, negotiation will be held on the contract, which will be presented to the Citizens' Representative Khural of the Capital City. The investment cost will not increase. The price of 1 kWh will be USD 0.095 over the period of 25 years, and this price will not be raised during the contract period. A preliminary estimate was made that 80 percent of the investment will come from the private sector and 20 percent from the Capital City budget. If the private sector invests 100 percent, we will renegotiate what discounts and benefits can be included in the contract.”
When TPP-5 becomes operational, USD 200 million is estimated to be generated in sales per year. In addition, officials noted that payments of the principal loan will be exempted in the first three years, and fully paid off in the next seven years.
The TPP-5 Project was initially presented 14 years ago, and now the Project is planned to be implemented in 2025-2028.

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Archaeologists Uncover New Evidence about Construction and Purpose of Gobi Wall www.sci.news

The Gobi Wall is a 321-km-long structure made of earth, stone, and wood, located in the Gobi highland desert of Mongolia. It is the least understood section of the Medieval Wall System that extends from China into Mongolia. In a new study, archaeologists aimed to determine builders, purpose, and chronology of this structure. They found that the main construction and usage phase of the wall and its associated structures occurred throughout the Xi Xia Dynasty (1038-1227 CE), a period characterized by advanced frontier defense systems and significant geopolitical shifts.
Stretching 321 km across the highland deserts of Mongolia, the Gobi Wall is part of an extensive wall system that once spanned from China into Mongolia.
Until now, its origins, function, and historical context remained largely unknown.
“The Medieval Wall System stretches approximately 4,000 km across extensive regions in northern China and Mongolia, as well as shorter sections in Siberia,” said Hebrew University’s Professor Gideon Shelach-Lavi and his colleagues.
“It represents one of the most extensive yet enigmatic architectural features in East Asia.”
“In recent years, several projects have extensively studied and published on different sections of this wall line.”
“Such research demonstrated that this extensive system of earthen walls was built by different empires from c. the 10th to the 13th centuries CE.”
“Among the different sections of the system, the wall section located in the southern Mongolia’s Gobi Desert is the least explored and still poorly understood.”
“Our study focuses on a 321 km-long segment of this wall line, located in Ömnögovi province of Mongolia, that we refer to as the Gobi Wall.”
In the study, Professor Shelach-Lavi and co-authors were able to uncover new evidence about the wall’s construction and purpose.
They found that the wall and its garrison complexes were primarily constructed during the Xi Xia (1038-1227 CE), a dynasty ruled by the Tungut tribe of Western China and Southern Mongolia.
This period marked by the expansion of frontier defense systems amid significant geopolitical transformations.
Contrary to the traditional view of such walls as solely defensive structures, the research highlights the Gobi Wall’s multifunctional role in boundary demarcation, resource management, and the consolidation of imperial control.
While the main phase of construction and occupation belongs to the Xi Xia, the expedition reviled evidence of periodic occupation of this remote area from the 2nd century BCE through the 19th century CE, with layers of artifacts pointing to the wall’s long-term strategic significance.
The fortifications were made of rammed earth, supported by stone and wood reinforcements, illustrating the adaptive use of local materials in this arid, remote environment.
Moreover, the study’s ecological and spatial analysis shows that the wall’s route was carefully selected based on resource availability, particularly water and wood.
The placement of forts and garrisons took advantage of natural geographic features such as mountain passes and sand dunes to enhance the wall’s effectiveness.
“This research challenges long-standing assumptions about imperial frontier systems in Inner Asia,” Professor Shelach-Lavi said.
“The Gobi Wall was not just a barrier — it was a dynamic mechanism for governing movement, trade, and territorial control in a challenging environment.”
The findings offer critical insights into the interplay between environmental adaptation and state power in medieval empires, with broader implications for understanding ancient infrastructure and its legacy on today’s political and ecological landscapes.
“The research supports a broader reconceptualization of medieval frontiers — not merely as static defensive barriers, but as dynamic administrative infrastructures,” the archaeologists said.
“The Gobi Wall exemplifies a mode of Xi Xia statecraft that used architectural investments to manage re-sources, population movement, and territorial boundaries.”
“This understanding aligns with theoretical models framing frontiers as zones of control and interaction, rather than rigid dividing lines, and invites broader comparative analysis across Eurasian contexts.”
A paper on the findings was published in the journal Land.

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Jade Gas says it's first to launch production fracking well in Mongolia www.msn.com

Jade Gas Holdings (ASX:JGH) has today asserted it’s the first company to ever bring a horizontal coal bed methane (CBM) well into production in Mongolia.
“Two horizontal production wells have now been completed for production, and the dewatering process will commence imminently once the Company receives approval from the regulator,” the company wrote on Monday.
Shares jumped 18% in first trade, to 3.3cps, but before we hit 11:30am, some gains were pared off as investors appeared to get out while they could.
Regardless: It’s, if only due to a technicality, a history-making moment for Jade.
Also known as a fracking well, the technicality here is that Jade is set to commence a production well. A number of pilot wells have been sunk in Mongolia by the likes ofElixir Energy (now back in Queensland) and TMK Energy (these days, an illiquid penny stock).
What now remains for Jade – and its share price – is to lock in sales.
“Jade continues to progress negotiations with partners on these near-term commercialisation opportunities, with a focus on Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) capabilities to capture value,” Jade added – a sentiment backed by company chief Dennis Morton.
JGH last traded at 3.3cps.

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Mongolia to Host “Golden Shears – 2025” International Shearing and Woolhandling Championships www.montsame.mn

Under the auspices of President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, the “Golden Shears – 2025” International Shearing and Woolhandling Championships will be held in Mongolia for the first time on June 20-21, 2025. 
Since 1961, countries around the world have regularly hosted the International Shearing and Woolhandling Championships aimed at introducing advanced machinery, equipment, and technology to the livestock industry and improving the quality of raw material preparation. The first Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships were held in England in 1977, and the Championships have since taken place every two years.
The Championships have international categories, such as wool pressing and wool classing. Mongolia began training professional shearers in 2022, and to date, 28 individuals have become certified in this field.

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Project on “Supporting Climate Change Adaptation in Mongolia” to Be Implemented in Rural Areas www.montsame.mn

The Launching Ceremony of the “Supporting Climate Change Adaptation in Mongolia” Project, financed by the China International Development Cooperation Agency and to be jointly implemented by the Mongolian Red Cross Society and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), was held on May 26, 2025. 
Globally, the number of natural disasters and hazardous events driven by climate change is becoming increasingly frequent. In Mongolia, disastrous cases increased by 26 percent over the decade (2015-2024) compared to the previous ten years, with associated economic losses rising by 47 percent. The severe dzud in 2023-2024 led to the loss of 8.1 million heads of livestock and caused widespread socio-economic disruption, affecting 186,000 herder households. 
The Project, aimed at strengthening the capacity of communities to adapt to climate change, reduce disaster risks, and build resilient livelihoods, particularly among vulnerable and at-risk groups, will be implemented in Bayankhongor, Gobi-Altai, Dundgobi, and Umnugobi aimags, benefiting around 20,000 people, of whom 5,000 will receive direct support. 
Under the Project, the project team will establish early warning and response systems in targeted aimags and soums, raise public awareness and knowledge about climate issues, enhance institutional capacity, and support the development of climate-related policies.

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Mongolia PM expected to call vote of confidence in the face of protests www.theguardian.com

The political direction of mineral rich Mongolia is to be put to the test, with the country’s prime minister expected to call a vote of confidence in his premiership, amid claims that allegations swirling about his son’s lavish lifestyle are being exploited to push the country back to authoritarianism.
Mongolia has been an outpost of parliamentary democracy since 1992, uneasily squeezed between superpowers Russia and China.
Small but persistent protests by young Mongolians have been held in the capital’s main square over the past week after reports appeared on Instagram that the son of prime minister, Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai, had given lavish gifts to his fiancee. Concerns over inequality and minerals related to corruption have been a frequent source of protests, but until recently the prime minister maintained a reputation as someone who was challenging the many vested interests that kept rare minerals in the hands of a small wealthy oligarchy.
The prime minister’s allies say he is leaning towards announcing the vote of confidence on Tuesday with the vote likely to occur in the middle of next week.
The protests have been fuelled by allegations the prime minister’s family are enjoying wealth far beyond a civil servant. The fiancee of the prime minister’s 23-year-old son, Temuuleni, posted pictures on her Instagram account showing luxury bags, an expensive ring and even a Mercedes-Benz, prompting anger.
It has been claimed the prime minister must have been aware of his son’s luxury lifestyle or even funded some of gifts. Luvsannamsrai has submitted himself to a full inquiry by the country’s anti-corruption watchdog, but has explained little in public. A petition signed by 59,000 people had called for him to quit citing the unknown sources of his son’s wealth, high inflation and growing repression of press freedom.
But sources inside the government say the lifestyle of the prime minister’s son is being exploited by the supporters of Mongolia’s President, Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükhto, in a bid to give him the power to sideline the parliament and take up a second term in office. Currently the president can only serve one term of six years.
Last September the president courted controversy in Europe when he invited Vladimir Putin to Mongolia even though as a signatory to the Rome Statute, Mongolia had an obligation to arrest the Russian leader for war crimes in Ukraine as requested by the international criminal court. The president also attended Putin’s recent “victory parade” in Red Square.
Figures inside the government say Khürelsükh, previously the country’s prime minister and like the current prime minister a member of the Mongolian People’s Party, wants to be able to stand for a second six year term and would like to see Luvsannamsrai removed in favour of someone willing to reduce the power of the parliament.
Luvsannamsrai was re-elected prime minister only 10 months ago, with his party winning 68 seats in the 126 seat parliament. But trying to build a political consensus around the long-term changes needed to modernise the country’s economy, including developing a national wealth fund and some major infrastructure investments, he chose to form a three party coalition with the Democratic Party (42 seats) and the HUN Party (8 seats) instead of governing alone.
But after three members of the Democratic Party (DP) expressed support for the street protests against the prime minister, the Congress of the Mongolian People’s Party at a marathon closed door meeting voted to declare the DP had expelled themselves from the coalition, a decision that could spell the end for the prime minister.
DP leader Gantumur Luvsannyam, who is the deputy prime minister, said that the views of the three legislators were not his or his party’s position, but exercising their right to free expression was not in conflict with any coalition agreement.
Jargal DeFacto, a leading Mongolian commentator and broadcaster, told the Guardian: “Those that want an extended Presidency with more power have a simple argument. They say because China and Russia, our neighbours, have stability, when we keep changing political leaders, we need a strong Presidency. This clash has been coming for more than a year because the next Presidential election is in 2027. The controversy is dividing the ruling Mongolian People’s Party into two camps”.
He added “The government also wanted to move away from being a commodity and debt driven economy by setting up a sovereign wealth fund funded by strategic deposits. That has set the prime minister against wealthy private individuals that will not relinquish their strategic resources to the wealth fund.”
“Ironically he is facing political resistance because he is disclosing corruption in banking, mining and education, which means he is making a lot of enemies, but the court system is itself corrupt so they do not go after the big shots, and instead concentrate on small cases. It creates distrust in the state as a whole, especially when inflation and interest rates are high.”
China is Mongolia’s single biggest export market, but the coalition government has tried to diversify the economy by focusing on a raft of 14 major infrastructure projects.
BY Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor

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Mongolia’s Youth Protests Lead to Political Shenanigans www.diplomat.com

After two straight weeks of youth protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai, Mongolia’s political atmosphere has taken a sharp turn as instability mounts and prime minister contenders battle for power. While Mongolia’s young protestors have successfully mobilized a peaceful protest that seems set to result in a change of government, internal political dynamics and oligarchic interests are also at play here.
Two weeks into May, public outrage erupted after a social media post showcased Oyun-Erdene’s son’s lavish birthday and a fancy engagement proposal. Outraged young Mongolians used social media platforms to mobilize and execute protests.
As of May 27, the protests were entering their 14th consecutive day. The Instagram page @ogtsrokh_amarkhan has gathered nearly 60,000 supporters for a petition to not only oust Oyun-Erdene as prime minister but also overthrow the coalition government that he leads.
On May 26, organizers read the following extended demands to the public:
1. The resignation of Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai under the premise of political and moral accountability;
2. Oust the coalition government and not to reconstitute a new coalition government;
3. For the purposes of government stability, not to amend the Constitution.
Although these demands are organic concerns raised by the people, without a coherent agenda, the door was opened for political shenanigans by the Mongolian leader.
Oyun-Erdene responded to the public’s demands last week, after days of silence. Speaking to members of the media, he stressed that the social media posts were personal matters and said that his son had not asked for any financial support from him. He emphasized that Mongolia’s Anti-Corruption Agency is currently investigating the situation and offered to resign – without protest – if the agency discovered any irregularities in his financial statement.
But Oyun-Erdene also broached a topic that he had not discussed publicly before, by mentioning certain families affected by his government’s decision making. Oyun-Erdene insinuated that some of the country’s mining oligarchs are seeking to remove him from office, as the coalition government has aimed to dismantle the oligarchic system. Oyun-Erdene’s government has been seeking to create a system in which mining conglomerates are obliged to share profits, either via taxation or by state ownership over a certain percentage of strategic sites. The prime minister implied that the mining oligarchs’ opposition to these policies was behind the movement to force his resignation.
The protests – and the demand for a just society and an end to corruption – emerged organically. But there’s no denying that the redistribution of wealth in Mongolia is of great concern to certain actors.
Observing the youth protest and the ongoing political environment, parliamentary members began to speak up but most remain hesitant to show full support for overthrowing the coalition government, fearing political instability. Mongolia’s ruling coalition consisted of Oyun-Erdene’s Mongolian People’s Party (MPP), the Democratic Party (DP), and the HUN Party.
The MPP held a party congress last week to hear Oyun-Erdene’s political statement. It ultimately decided to disband the coalition government by excluding the DP, after several members of the Democratic Party offered support for the protests. In response, the DP has formally demanded that the MPP provide a written explanation and public apology for its abrupt decision to remove DP from the coalition government without official notice.
Parliamentary member Uyangakhishig Gonchigdorj of the HUN Party told the media that “we need to assess the current situations separately – Oyun-Erdene’s social media matters [must be separated] from the coalition government’s work.”
She added, “The overthrowing of the coalition government will not protect nor defend Mongolia’s national interest. The ousting of the prime minister will need to go through the Parliament.”
A Democratic Party MP, Lodoisambuu Chuluunbileg, stated, “In the last two days, I have heard – in hearsay – that there are talks of $2 trillion to preserve the coalition government.” Neither he nor the press offered confirmation of the claim.
Lodoisambuu added that whether the coalition is to be disbanded, or Oyun-Erdene to resign, the parliament will need to discuss it.
As the youth protest continue to grow, a “battle of the five armies” – the coalition government, the MPP, the Democratic Party, the Parliament, and the Office of the President – will determine the government change. While political dealings can happen behind doors, especially within political parties, the mechanism and the power to maintain a stable government – and to constitute a new government – resides in the State Great Hural, Mongolia’s parliament. The fight for executive power is likely to center on political wrangling within the MPP, which holds over half the seats in the legislature.
Opposition parties, analysts, and constitutional experts have warned against a possible attempt to amend to the constitution, with a presidential election coming up in 2027. Under a 2019 amendment to the constitution, Mongolia’s president is limited to a single six-year term. But President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa’s power play within the MPP, and the power to steer the next government have increased suspicion of an amendment that might reshape the presidency.
On May 18, the Press Office of the President stated that Khurelsukh will not be seeking a second term in the 2027 election. Opposition party, observers, and some analysts say differently.
Democratic Party parliamentary member Temuujin Khishigdemberel stated that one of the roles of the DP as an opposition party is to defend the constitution, which bars Khurelsukh from seeking another term. Temuujin also highlighted the “three-headed government” of Mongolia, while claiming that the Office of the President was wielding its political powers within the MPP in choosing the next prime minister.
“The discussion on Mongolia considering becoming a presidential government is not a new topic,” political economy analyst and columnist Bolorerdene Bazarsuren told The Diplomat. “The current political situation is more a constitutional rather than a legal debate. In the case of Mongolia changing its governance model, there might a legitimate grounds for considering presidential governance.”
Other political analysts and observers have raised concern over the fact that neither the president, the prime minister, nor the coalition government has made a public statement amid 14 days of continued protest. As a result, the suspicion of backroom political dealings and the mingling of politics and business has only risen.
Protests are a healthy democratic function, where the youth assemble and voice their concerns. However, there are still reasonable grounds for concern over the stability of the Mongolian government amid opportunistic political shenanigans.
When it took office, the coalition government was a fresh face for Mongolia. It aimed to diversify the country’s mining-dependent economy, increase foreign investments, and proactively expand Ulaanbaatar’s foreign policy. The disbanding of the coalition government and reshuffling of the Cabinet certainly creates opportunities for other political factions to manipulate the situation to their advantage.
From a foreign policy standpoint, Mongolia once again will need to convince global partners that it is a stable, legitimate government that can deliver on its promises.
Despite the internal political chess game taking place as the country braces for another government change, this round of youth protests once again highlighted the vibrant but fragile nature of Mongolia’s democracy. With the protestors putting forward three concrete demands, it is likely that the parliament will yield to the will of the people. Thus far, the quest for strong, stable, continued government in Mongolia has been a difficult one.
By Bolor Lkhaajav

 

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Mongolia steps up fight against tobacco and e-cigarettes www.who.int

Tobacco use claims around 4 300 lives every year in Mongolia. The government is stepping up its efforts to fight the tobacco epidemic by introducing amendments into the Tobacco Control Law. In addition to tobacco, e-cigarettes are catching up as a serious threat, especially among the youth. 
E-cigarettes are harmful and are not smoking cessation alternatives. They contain nicotine and other substances such as heavy metals, cancer-causing chemicals, and toxic flavourings. Even products claiming to be nicotine-free have been found to contain it.
These products are aggressively marketed to the youth, with sweet flavours, flashy designs and through gamification, and influencers promoting them on social media. The result: a false image of fun and safety that masks serious health threats.
E-cigarettes are harmful to health:
E-cigarettes impair brain development in adolescents, increase the risk of anxiety and learning disorders, and lead to lifelong nicotine dependence.
The toxic chemicals in e-cigarettes can damage the lungs and contribute to heart diseases.
They are a pathway to nicotine addiction. Alarmingly, using e-cigarette triples the likelihood that youth will begin smoking traditional cigarettes.
A new study commissioned by WHO Mongolia reveals a worrying picture:
Nearly 60% of surveyed youth have tried e-cigarettes or vaping products.
1 in 3 adolescents are current users.
Among current users, nearly 1 in 5 vape 10 or more times per day, signs of growing addiction.
E-cigarette imports surged in 2024, making up nearly a quarter of all tobacco imports 
These findings were presented at High-Level Meetings held on 14–15 May 2025 in Ulaanbaatar. The event brings together parliamentarians, health leaders, partners and technical experts to:
Share the evidence.
Recommend urgent policy actions.
Build consensus on strong, protective regulations to protect youth.
Mongolia does not currently have comprehensive regulation on e-cigarettes. Similarly to conventional tobacco products, stringent regulations and a comprehensive ban should be introduced to protect the health of children, youth and the entire population. Without immediate policy intervention, e-cigarette use risks becoming deeply entrenched in the lives of Mongolia’s next generation, putting thousands at risk of lifelong addiction and long-term health harms.

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Mongolia and the Republic of Austria Sign a Joint Declaration www.montsame.mn

At the invitation of President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, Federal President of the Republic of Austria Alexander Van der Bellen is paying a State Visit to Mongolia on May 25-28, 2025.
During the State Visit, the two parties signed the following documents to strengthen the legal basis for bilateral cooperation. 
1. The Joint Declaration of Mongolia and the Republic of Austria was signed by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh and Secretary-General for Foreign Affairs at the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria Nikolaus Marschik.
The two sides reaffirmed shared commitment to respecting the fundamental principles of the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and international law, including human rights, strengthening multilateral cooperation within international organizations, promoting human rights and freedoms, ensuring global peace and security, addressing global challenges, such as climate change and biodiversity loss, ensuring the effective implementation of international humanitarian law, and advancing sustainable development.
The two sides agreed to expand friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries, aligning the principles of Mongolia's peace-loving, independent, open, and multi-pillar foreign policy and the "Third Neighbor" policy with Austria's consistent policies and activities aimed at strengthening global peace, security, and sustainable development.
2. An Agreement on Social Protection between Mongolia and the Republic of Austria was signed by Minister of Family, Labor and Social Protection of Mongolia Enkh-Amgalan Luvsantseren and Secretary-General for Foreign Affairs at the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria Nikolaus Marschik.
The Agreement establishes legal conditions to ensure social security for citizens of the two countries, create favorable working and living conditions and opportunities, and receive pensions for the period of payment of social insurance contributions in Mongolia and Austria.
3. An Agreement on Visa Exemption for Diplomatic Passport Holders between the Government of Mongolia and the Government of the Republic of Austria was signed by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh and Secretary-General for Foreign Affairs at the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria Nikolaus Marschik.
Citizens of the two countries holding diplomatic passports can now travel visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. The Agreement aims at easing visa requirements for citizens traveling abroad and increasing the number of countries that Mongolian citizens can travel to visa-free under the “Strong Mongolian Passport” goal.
4. An Agreement on the Repatriation of Illegally Residing Citizens between the Government of Mongolia and the Government of the Republic of Austria was signed by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Republic of Austria Tsengeg Mijiddorj and Secretary-General for Foreign Affairs at the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria Nikolaus Marschik.
The Agreement will establish the legal framework for the formal requests for repatriation of citizens illegally residing in the two countries, and expand bilateral cooperation in facilitating legal migration.
5. A Letter of Intent on Financial Cooperation between the Ministry of Finance of Mongolia and the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Austria was signed by Minister of Finance of Mongolia Javkhlan Bold and Secretary-General for Foreign Affairs at the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria Nikolaus Marschik.
Following the completion of the EUR 40 million Financial Cooperation Agreement, the two sides affirm mutual aspiration to establish the next agreement. The two sides will work together to spend the funds from the General Loan Agreement on health, medical equipment, infrastructure, agriculture, and education sectors.
6. A Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Exchanging New Technology and Best Practices in Mining between the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Mongolia and the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Austria was signed by Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources of Mongolia Tuvaan Tsevegdorj and Secretary-General for Foreign Affairs at the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria Nikolaus Marschik.
Under the Memorandum of Understanding, the two sides will collaborate in sharing and introducing new technology and best practices, conducting joint research, and training professionals in the mining sector.
The two sides agreed to cooperate in facilitating cooperation between research and analysis institutions of the two countries, implement joint projects and programs, implement projects that support the planning, construction, and operation of waste processing plants, develop sustainable energy technologies, ensure cybersecurity, digitize small and medium-sized enterprises and develop engineering operations in the mining and mineral resources sectors. To implement these measures, a joint Working Group will be established.
7.  An Agreement on Cooperation in Science between the Mongolian Academy of Sciences and the Austrian Academy of Sciences was signed by President of the  Mongolian Academy of Sciences Demberel Sodnomsambuu and President of the Austrian Academy of Sciences Heinz Fassmann.
Under the revised Agreement, the scope of cooperation will expand, the number of traditional and new joint research projects and programs will increase, and the human resources of the sector will be strengthened.
8. A Protocol on the Implementation of an Agreement on Cooperation in Science between the Mongolian Academy of Sciences and the Austrian Academy of Sciences for 2025-2030 was signed by President of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences Demberel Sodnomsambuu and President of the Austrian Academy of Sciences Heinz Fassmann.
The two sides will implement the "Mobility" Project to exchange scientists and researchers, exchange information and good practices through joint research, strengthen human resources of the sector, and expand the network of scientists and researchers.
9. A Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation between the Mongolian State Conservatory and the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna was signed by Director of the Mongolian State Conservatory Sharavtseren Tserenjigmed and Rector of the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna of the Republic of Austria Ulrike Sych.
The two universities will collaborate by exchanging classical music teachers, students, and musical pieces by Mongolian and Austrian composers, jointly creating works, implementing joint projects for teachers, organizing scientific and academic conferences, and implementing projects on morin khuur, tsuur, and ethnic musicology in collaboration with Austrian music scholars. It will enable the introduction of new teaching methods and new approaches in Mongolia for the first time.
10. A Memorandum of Understanding between the Chinggis Khaan National Museum of Mongolia and the Institute of Iranian Studies of the Austrian Academy of Sciences was signed by Director of the Chinggis Khaan National Museum of Mongolia Chuluun Sampildondov and President of the Austrian Academy of Sciences Heinz Fassmann.
The two sides will collaborate on scientific studies and research, mutually study historical documents and collections, and implement joint scientific projects.

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Construction of the Selbe Sub-Center to Begin on May 29 www.montsame.mn

 Construction of the Selbe Sub-Center will start on May 29, 2025.
Contractors have been selected for the first two packages of the model “20-Minute City” Selbe Sub-Center Project, which spans 158 hectares and 2,206 land plots in Chingeltei and Sukhbaatar districts. Geographically, these initial packages cover a 25.6-hectare zone around “Zurgaan Buudal” and the Orgil Shopping Center, where apartments for roughly 4,400 households will be built.
Work on social facilities and engineering infrastructure across the 158-hectare site is underway. Current projects include 6.7 km of roads, 5.3 km of power and telecommunication lines, 9.7 km of district-heating pipes, 19.7 km of water-supply and sewer lines, a 2.4 km flood-protection dikes, a 1,000 cubic meter water reservoir, three bridges, a heating plant, an information-communications hub, a business incubator training center, and a substation. Two kindergartens with capacities of 150 and 240 children each have already been commissioned.

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