Resolution will be submitted on "Measures for overcoming economic difficulties"

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The Cabinet of Ministers held an irregular meeting on Wednesday in regard to the completion of the public poll to choose Mongolia’s developmental way. The Ministers discussed a parliamentary draft resolution on "Measures required for overcoming economic difficulties" and decided to submit it to parliament. After the meeting, The Premier Ch.Saikhanbileg made a statement and thanked the people for actively taking part in the poll. A total of 365,841 citizens participated in the poll that took place between 10 am of January 31 and 10 pm of February 3. The first option about forwarding Oyu Tolgoi and other large construction projects to revive the national economy was preferred by 56.1 percent of the poll participants, the second one about minimizing expenses and putting discipline over the economy was chosen by 43.9 percent. "Therefore, the Government will pursue a forwarding of the construction projects and straightening budgetary and financial policies and reducing budget deficit,” said the PM and hoped that parliament will support the cabinet’s actions. This draft will be submitted to parliament along with the action plan for stabilizing the macroeconomic conditions and ensuring realistic economic growth, he said. "The time has come to prioritize our country’s interests and to lessen politics," he added.