CABINET MEETING IN BRIEF

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ During its regular meeting on December 20, the Cabinet discussed following issues. The Cabinet adopted a revision to Guidelines on Quarterly Monetary Incentive for Teachers and Staff of Government-run Schools, Kindergartens and Educational Institutes. The Guidelines will take effect on January 1, 2018. The teachers and staff will receive monetary incentive every season. The Cabinet discussed and approved proposals to establish diplomatic relations with the Republic of Djibouti, the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis and Belize. The proposal is up for Parliamentary discussion. Mongolia has diplomatic relations with 186 nations around the world. The Cabinet resolved to withdraw M.Batsaikhan, Permanent Representative of Mongolia to UNESCO, and appoint Mongolia’s Ambassador to France A.Battur to the post. Holders of diplomatic, official and ordinary passports of Mongolia and Argentina will enjoy mutual visa-free visits for up to 90 days. The Cabinet approved a revision to Law on Air and Water Pollution Fees and other relevant bills and decided to submit to Parliament. Kh.Aminaa