As for Amarsaikhan, the board of Mongolian People’s Party initially nominated him on December 28. The irregular session of the CRCC which started this morning continued under heated discussion, with Democratic Party and MPP caucus each requesting to adjourn twice. After being elected the Mayor Amarsaikhan pledged that he will begin his office by combating air and soil pollution in Ulaanbaatar and will concentrate on the safety of the citizens of Ulaanbaatar.

Amarsaikhan Sainbuyan stresses safety of Ulaanbaatar citizens
PM is expected to approve the appointment within five working days. MPP’s caucus will then face the decision on Mr. Amarsaikhan’s replacement as the Head of the CRCC.

The sides held talks on the opportunities for bilateral cooperation in energy sector.

The Mongolian minister described his visit as well as meetings held in Baku as an opportunity to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in energy and other spheres. Highlighting the development of the oil and gas sector in Mongolia, Davaasuren pointed to great potential for cooperation in this area.

Davaasuren emphasized that Mongolia is keen to take advantage of Azerbaijan’s rich experience in the field of oil and gas, also to encourage Mongolian students to study at Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University.

In turn, Shahbazov said that Azerbaijan is ready to share its experience and collaborate in the areas of mutual interest with Mongolia. He expressed confidence that the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on energy cooperation between the energy ministries of Mongolia and Azerbaijan will contribute to this process. During the meeting it was also noted that Mongolian students will be given the necessary support to study at the relevant high school in Azerbaijan.

The sides exchanged views on the current state of the energy industry in both countries and discussed prospects for cooperation in the non-oil sector.

Although diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Mongolia were established in 1992, the bilateral cooperation between the two countries entered the phase of active expansion in recent years.

Last year, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Azerbaijan and Mongolia to develop bilateral cooperation.

In addition, an agreement was also signed on the abolition of visa requirements for diplomatic and official passport holders.

Two countries are interested in the development of trade relations as well. The recent export mission organized in the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar by the Azerbaijan Export and Investment Promotion Foundation with the support of the Ministry of Economy in October 2018 has brought great results as it was agreed that Azerbaijani products will be exported to the country. Azerbaijan will start to export wine and fruit juices to Mongolia.

The location of the two countries on the Silk Road from East to West offers opportunities for trade and transit cooperation. Both countries discuss cooperation opportunities within the framework of the "One Pipeline, One Way" project initiated by China on the Silk Road.

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Minister B.Enkh-Amgalan expressed gratitude to EBRD for support, cooperation and contribution to the development of Mongolia’s economic and social sectors. He also thanked the bank for cooperation on reconstruction and extension project of 204 km road between Ulaanbaatar and Darkhan.

Within the road extension project, reconstruction of the existing two lanes will be financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and construction of additional two new lanes will be funded by EBRD.

As a result of discussion at the Cabinet, the Mongolian side offered to begin the construction of two lanes to be financed by EBRD with the funds from Development Bank of Mongolia and repay it later when the General Credit Agreement is signed with EBRD.

Mr. Bruno Balvanera said that the bank considers the refinancing offer as an opportunity to start the project early. EBRD expressed its readiness to start the project immediately as they are well aware of the social needs and significance of the Ulaanbaatar-Darkhan road extension.

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The Mongolian minister described his visit as well as meetings in Baku as an opportunity to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in energy and other spheres. Highlighting the development of the oil and gas sector in Mongolia, Davaasuren pointed to great potential for cooperation in this area.

Davaasuren also expressed his country`s willingness to encourage Mongolian students to study at Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University.

Minister Shahbazov said Azerbaijan is ready to share its experience and collaborate in the areas of mutual interest with Mongolia. He expressed confidence that the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on energy cooperation between the energy ministries of Mongolia and Azerbaijan will contribute to this process.

They exchanged views on the current state of the energy industry in both countries and discussed prospects for cooperation in the non-oil sector.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said the decision was made by its airline traffic review committee, which distributed slots secured by Seoul in the past year to local carriers.

The Mongolian route was contested by all carriers, with Asiana, the country's No. 2 full-service carrier, saying the allocation will enhance customer choice and better meet the national interest. "Asiana will make all necessary preparations to get ready to offer flight services," an executive said for the company said.

The route was previously dominated by Korean Air Lines Co., the country's largest flag carrier.

The additional passenger services from Incheon International Airport to Ulan Bator comprise three weekly flights, with one flight from the port city of Busan to the Mongolian capital going to Air Busan Co.

The ministry said the coveted route linking Busan with Singapore has been assigned to Jeju and Eastar, each securing the right to operate seven weekly flights.

On the route to Manila, Korean Air, which already operated services on it, has been given extra seats.

The ministry said Korean Air and Asiana were given additional flight slots for the route to Uzbekistan.

"If companies are able to make the necessary arrangements, they should be able to commence flight services around March 31, ahead of the peak summer travel season," the ministry said.

It added that efforts are being made to secure more slots to countries like China going forward. (Yonhap)

The Minister thanked the Azerbaijani side for granting scholarships and requested to increase number of the scholarship recipients. Moreover, during his visit, Minister Ts.Davaasuren is meeting authorities of the country’s investment funds and energy companies to discuss cooperation possibilities.

The band spent seven years putting together its first album, which it expects to release this spring. They plan to call it Gereg, the name for a diplomatic passport used during the time of Genghis Khan. For the album, the idea was to find study and incorporate as much of Mongolia’s musical culture as they could into a rock style, says the band’s 52-year-old producer and songwriter, B. Dashdondog, who goes by the name “Dashka.”

The four members of The Hu all learned to play traditional Mongolian instruments at the State Conservatory in Ulaanbaatar. The oldest in the group, G. Nyamjantsan, who goes by “Jaya,” 35, still teaches at the conservatory. N. Temuulen aka “Temka,” 28, who plays the Mongolian guitar, says their international popularity was something they expected — but not in the millions. The fourth band member is B. Enkhsaikhan, known as “Enkush,” is a throat singer and a horsehead fiddle player.