The first meeting of the National Committee for Urban and Rural Revival, Urban Planning, and Land Management was held on August 29, 2023 at the State Palace of Mongolia.

In his opening remarks, the Prime Minister of Mongolia and the Chairman of the Committee Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai said, “We established the National Committee for Urban and Rural Revival, Urban Planning, and Land Management to enhance cross-sectoral collaboration based on the suggestions of scientists and architects. The Committee members should work diligently and responsibly to ensure the long-term sustainable development in urban and rural areas through implementing appropriate policies and strategies.” Mr. Prime Minister also noted the intention to make legal reform regarding cities and territorial units during the 2023 Autumn Session of the State Great Khural.

The implementation of the Policy on the Revival of Urban and Local Areas, future plans and the current situation of specially protected areas were presented at the Meeting. The members of the Committee discussed and exchanged views on the challenges and obstacles in land management, geodesy and cartography.

The Government of Mongolia has increased the budget of the capital city for the first time, with the aims of alleviating traffic congestion, reducing air pollution, and improving the durability and standards of roads.

“After presenting and discussing the problems, it is important to reach a common understanding at the level of government and parliament. As of today, the requirements, rules, and procedures for land use have been regulated in conformity with 12 laws. We must improve the legal environment, have an integrated plan, cooperate with international experts, and involve scholars of the sector and effectively use conclusions and recommendations of international organizations,” highlighted the Prime Minister of Mongolia.

Mr. Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai mandated line ministers and relevant officials to:

-Introduce the concept of the Draft Law on Reducing Traffic Congestion and Its Negative Impacts and the final version of the Draft of the Revised Land Package Law at the next meeting of the National Committee;

-Study and resolve the land allocation of the plots included in the General Plan of Land Management.

Moreover, the Premier tasked D. Amarbayasgalan, the Chief of the Cabinet Secretariat of the Government of Mongolia and Deputy Chairman of the Committee, to present the conclusions and recommendations of international organizations, as well as the suggestions of scholars and architects on urban planning of Ulaanbaatar.

The National Committee made a decision to establish a permanent Executive Office under the Committee.