U.KHURELSUKH BECOMES 30TH PRIME MINISTER OF MONGOLIA

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ A plenary meeting of the State Great Khural appointed Khurelsukh Ukhnaa as the 30th Prime Minister of Mongolia on Wednesday. The appointment of the new PM was included in priority agenda of the plenary session. During the discussion, questions and stances were put forward by MPs S.Erdene, D.Terbishdagva, O.Baasankhuu, O.Batnasan, Z.Narantuya, D.Erdenebat, J.Batzandan, Kh.Nyambaatar, D.Khayankhyarvaa, D.Battumur, Ch.Ulaan, S.Javkhlan and Ya.Sanjmyatav. After the approval, Prime Minister-designate U.Khurelsukh expressed his position with several statements. “Mongolia is still suffering from economic difficulties. The repayment of several bonds including Chinggis Bond will start next year. Otherwise, the economic situation will deteriorate further,” U.Khurelsukh said. “We mainly focused on the mining sector last years. But it is wrong attitude. We must develop a multi-pillared economy, and in order to do so, we should advance the land farming and animal husbandry. If the economic situation allows, I will not scant money from teachers, physicians and children,” he said. “Dubai Agreement should be inspected. This matter should be resolved in compliance with Mongolian laws and regulations. The Tavan Tolgoi project should be moved forward as well,” he said. Following the question and answer session, the Parliament voted up the appointment by 100 percent. 47 MPs are attending the Wednesday plenary session. Kh.Aminaa