1. Presidents of neighbour countries visited Mongolia
The President of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Mr Xi Jinping paid a state visit to Mongolia on August, whereas the President of the Russian Federation Mr Vladimir Putin paid a working visit in September. These visits were the continuation of traditional high-level mutual visits between Mongolia and its neighbours.
2. Mongolia selected as host country of 11th ASEM Summit
Mongolia was selected as the country to organize the 11th Summit of the ASEM /Asia-Europe meeting/ in July of 2016. It was announced during a closing ceremony of the 10th ASEM Summit held in October in Milan, Italy.
In connection with this, on December 30, President Mr Elbegdorj issued a decree on setting up a national council for organizing the ASEM Summit.
3. State Heads of Mongolia, Russia and China meet in Dushanbe
At initiative of the Mongolian President, the first meeting of the State leaders of Mongolia, Russia and China was held within the 13th Annual Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) which was held in Dushanbe of Tajikistan.
State Heads of China and Russia backed in principle Mr Elbegdorj’s initiative and emphasized that such a meeting can be hosted not only in Ulaanbaatar, but also in any city as soon as possible.
4. Cabinet for reforms resigned and new cabinet formed
The cabinet for reforms headed by Mr N.Altankhuyag resigned early November. This cabinet was co-formed by the ruling Democratic Party, the “Justice” coalition and the Civil Will-Green Party as a result of the 2012 parliamentary election.
The new cabinet for solutions was formed this month by the Democratic Party, the Mongolian People’s Party (MPP), the “Justice” coalition and the Civil Will-Green Party. Former head of the Cabinet Secretariat Mr Ch.Saikhanbileg was nominated the 28th Prime Minister of Mongolia. With 15 Ministries and 19 Ministers, the new cabinet announced it will focus on national economy.
5. 75th anniversary of the victory on Khalkh River Battle celebrated
Mongolia and the Russian Federation celebrated the 75th anniversary of the joint victory on the Khalkh River Battle. On occasion of the event, the Russian President Mr Vladimir Putin visited Mongolia.
6. Great Construction works done in energy, road and construction sectors
The flow of investments to the energy, road and construction sectors was high this year although a size of foreign investment was low. For example, the “Amgalan” thermal power station was put into use in the city’s Bayanzurkh district, the thermal power station #3 received a new annex.
In the road construction sector, the capital city was connected by paved roads to Khovsgol, Sukhbaatar and Omnogobi aimags.
7. Mongolian athletes achieve brilliant success at international competitions
Mongolian athletes grabbed medals at World championships, Grand Slam, Grand Prix and other biggest competitions for many sports. State Honored Sportswoman and youth world champion S.Tserenchimed captured a gold medal in the Wrestling World Championship. State Honored Sportsman G.Boldbaatar won a gold medal in the 2014 Judo World Championships.
J.Nurlan has become the very first Mongolian to grab a gold medal in the Bodybuilding World Championship.
Our national team collected five gold, four silver and 12 bronze medals at the Incheon Asian Games, becoming the 16th among 45 countries.
8. “Hakuho” M.Davaajargal’s success equals highest record of sumo
State Honored Sportsman and Grand champion of Japanese professional sumo “Hakuho” M.Davaajargal won the sumo tournament of November, receiving the Emperor’s Trophy for the 32nd time. Thus, his record equaled to the record of Taikho, which is the top one in the professional sumo world.
9. Mongolia fully provides itself with flour
Mongolia harvested 465 thousand tons of wheat, thus becoming able to provide its people with flour and other products made of flour.
10. Mongolian actor enters Hollywood
Mr B.Amarsaikhan became the first Mongolian to show up in the Hollywood arena. He played a historical role of Arigbokh in the “Marco Polo” TV series produced by the Netflix company. He participated in the red carpet ceremony of the movie’s opening at the Broadway theatre in New York, wearing the national costume.