The Mongolian government is reportedly considering scraping the deal with Rio Tinto to expand the Oyu Tolgoi project in the Gobi Desert. A new agreement with improved terms for the project is planned …
Regular meeting of Fund of Assistance to Mongolian Citizens takes place
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Head of the Board of the Fund of Assistance to Mongolian Citizens Living Abroad B. Battsetseg chaired the Board’s regular meeting on February 8.
Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai, Recent Kennedy School Graduate, Appointed Mongolian Prime Minister
Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai, a recent Kennedy School alum, ascended to the post of Prime Minister of Mongolia on Jan. 27 following his predecessor’s resignation in response to protests over the …
Mongolia seeks Rio backing to terminate mine agreement
The government of Mongolia is seeking Rio Tinto’s agreement to terminate the deal that underpins the construction of a $6.75bn underground Gobi Desert, accord …
Vaccine diplomacy: India seeks to rival China with broad shipments
India has approved the shipment of COVID-19 vaccine to Cambodia and plans to supply Mongolia and Pacific Island states, officials said on Sunday, as supplies arrived in Afghanistan – all part of the …
Southern Mongolia: UNPO, SMHRIC File Letter of Allegation with the UN Special Procedures
On 5 February 2021, the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization, together with its member the Southern Mongolia Human Rights Information Center, filed a letter of allegation with the United …
China to provide vaccine aid to developing countries including Mongolia
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on regular press conference that China is providing vaccine aid to developing countries including Mongolia.
Mongolia’s accession to Generation Unlimited discussed
On February 4, a virtual meeting was held to discuss Mongolia joining Generation Unlimited, a global partnership for and with young people.
Turquoise Hill gets interim relief in funding spat with Rio for Mongolia mine
Canada’s Turquoise Hill said on Thursday it has received temporary relief in the arbitration proceedings against Rio Tinto, related to the proposed funding of the Oyu Tolgoi mine.
Notes on Mongolia’s accession to UK GSP Enhanced Framework exchanged
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Munkhjin and Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Mongolia Philip Malone exchanged notes on Mongolia’s accession to the …