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MONTSAME Agency names Mongolia's Top 10 highlights of 2017
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1. DP candidate elected President in a two-round election
The Mongolian people elected former Member of Parliament Battulga Khaltmaa as Mongolia's 5th President in Mongolia’s first two-round election. The President-elect was sworn in to office on July 10.
2. U.Khurelsukh becomes Prime Minister and MPP Chairman
Following the dismissal of Prime Minister Erdenebat Jargaltulga and his Cabinet on September 7, Parliament appointed Khurelsukh Ukhnaa as Mongolia’s 30th Prime Minister, who was later elected the ruling party’s Chairman on November 21.
3. Economic downturn and IMF program
The Mongolian Government and the IMF agreed on a three-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program with a total external financing package of USD 5.5 billion.
4. Mongolia pays off CHALCO debt
On March 30, the USD 350 million debt of Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi JSC owed to Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (CHALCO) was completely repaid.
5. Renewable energy sector sees major developments
Mongolia’s largest solar power plant was inaugurated in Khongor Soum, Darkhan-Uul Aimag on January 19, whereas the country’s second wind farm Tsetsii began operation in Tsogttsetsii Soum, Umnugobi Aimag on October 6.
6. Mongolian surgeon acknowledged for her skills
On October 21, Dr. Sergelen Orgoi, Head of Department of Surgery at Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences and Head of the National Liver Transplant Team, was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the American College of Surgeons.
7. Yearning for the heights and Otgontenger climbing accident
A 27-member team of mountaineers climbed Otgontenger Mountain in Zavkhan Aimag on October 21, but 17 of them lost their lives in an avalanche on their way down.
8. First Mongolian satellite launched in space
On June 4, first Mongolian satellite ‘Mazaalai’ was sent into space with a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, making Mongolia the 51st country to send a satellite into space.
9. Mongolia judoka D.Sumiya dominates world ranking
President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga awarded the title Hero of Labor to Rio Olympic silver medalist, judoka Sumiya Dorjsuren, who continues to lead International Judo Federation’s world ranking.
10. Mongolian memory athletes excel in world scene
Mongolian memory athletes of the National Intellectual Academy grabbed a total of 760 medals from 46 competitions and championships around the world in 2017, setting new records and promoting the intellectual capacity of mongolians.
The Mongolian people elected former Member of Parliament Battulga Khaltmaa as Mongolia's 5th President in Mongolia’s first two-round election. The President-elect was sworn in to office on July 10.
2. U.Khurelsukh becomes Prime Minister and MPP Chairman
Following the dismissal of Prime Minister Erdenebat Jargaltulga and his Cabinet on September 7, Parliament appointed Khurelsukh Ukhnaa as Mongolia’s 30th Prime Minister, who was later elected the ruling party’s Chairman on November 21.
3. Economic downturn and IMF program
The Mongolian Government and the IMF agreed on a three-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program with a total external financing package of USD 5.5 billion.
4. Mongolia pays off CHALCO debt
On March 30, the USD 350 million debt of Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi JSC owed to Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (CHALCO) was completely repaid.
5. Renewable energy sector sees major developments
Mongolia’s largest solar power plant was inaugurated in Khongor Soum, Darkhan-Uul Aimag on January 19, whereas the country’s second wind farm Tsetsii began operation in Tsogttsetsii Soum, Umnugobi Aimag on October 6.
6. Mongolian surgeon acknowledged for her skills
On October 21, Dr. Sergelen Orgoi, Head of Department of Surgery at Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences and Head of the National Liver Transplant Team, was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the American College of Surgeons.
7. Yearning for the heights and Otgontenger climbing accident
A 27-member team of mountaineers climbed Otgontenger Mountain in Zavkhan Aimag on October 21, but 17 of them lost their lives in an avalanche on their way down.
8. First Mongolian satellite launched in space
On June 4, first Mongolian satellite ‘Mazaalai’ was sent into space with a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, making Mongolia the 51st country to send a satellite into space.
9. Mongolia judoka D.Sumiya dominates world ranking
President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga awarded the title Hero of Labor to Rio Olympic silver medalist, judoka Sumiya Dorjsuren, who continues to lead International Judo Federation’s world ranking.
10. Mongolian memory athletes excel in world scene
Mongolian memory athletes of the National Intellectual Academy grabbed a total of 760 medals from 46 competitions and championships around the world in 2017, setting new records and promoting the intellectual capacity of mongolians.
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