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Monument to Independence Unveiled No Exploration Ceremony Held to Inaugurate ‘Independence Square’ Licenses Issued in 2011 MONGOL Since 1991 the MESSENGER 500 ¥ No. 23,24 (1040, 1041) MONGOLIA’S FIRST ENGLISH WEEKLY PUBLISHED BY MONTSAME NEWS AGENCY Friday, June 10, 2011 Monument to Independence unveiled No exploration Ceremony held to inaugurate ‘Independence Square’ licenses issued in 2011 B. Ooluun Issuance of special licenses for exploration of mineral resources has been banned until December 31, 2011. When parliament discussed a Bill at its plenary meeting on prohibiting the issuance of the special license on the exploration of mineral resources, initiated by President Ts. Elbegdorj on June 3, 34 members out of 44 turnouts or 77.3 percent supported the bill. The law came into effect the day it was approved. In accordance with a recommendation by the National Security Council, the same law initiated by the President was approved by Parliament before and issuance of special exploration licenses was stopped from May, 2010 to December 31, 2010. However, the President submitted another proposal in 2011 and the issuance exploration licenses was cancelled until April 30, 2011 because it was considered that actions to be taken in the minerals sector and further purposes of the sector have not been determined in legal frames during that period. The period of prohibiting license issuance finished early in May and they are still not issuing licenses. At discussion about the new minerals law, President Elbegdorj said, “The National Security Council issued a recommendation on April 27, 2010, and gave instructions to the President to initiate a Bill on temporarily prohibiting the issuance of special licenses on minerals’ exploration and submitted it for discussion in parliament. Why this issue was discussed at the National Security Council is that relations surrounding mineral resources became an issue connected with the common interest and national security of Mongolia. There is no issue about starting to issue licenses from April 30. The issuance must be stopped until a new law to regulate relations of mineral A towering monument now marks the center of Mongolia’s historical struggle for independence resources is made based on previous lessons. Also, instructions were given to stop license trading and re-issuance B. Ooluun the square was named ‘Square of in Mongolian territory, the 805th defended and inherited by our ancestors Victory’. During the years of the anniversary of the Great Mongolian for us is the most valuable thing in On June 5, ‘Independence democratic revolution in the 1990s, Empire founded by Chinggis Khaan, the existence of our nation and to be Continued on page 4 Square’ was inaugurated in an the square was also a podium of human the 100th anniversary of the National esteemed by the people. The people area of Ulaanbaatar City which has rights, freedom, independence and Liberation Revolution, and the of present and future generations must been inseparably connected with democratic ideology and was renamed 90th anniversary of the People’s strengthen independence with sincere Inside Mongolia’s national independence. ‘Liberty Square’. In connection with its Revolution are marvelous events that hearts and constructive realization of The square is located in front of historical sources, the City Council of are eternal in national memory and effort.” Presidential visit......................p3 Chandmani Center, formerly Lenin’s Ulaanbaatar made a decision to name will be remembered forever. These The monument unveiled in the Museum, earlier named Square of it ‘Independence Square’. The decision historical anniversaries witness the middle of the square measures 19 Incoming ambassadors.............p5 ‘Yalalt (victory)’ and ‘Erkh Choloo is also connected with this year’s prideful deeds that make up the great meters, 11cms, symbolizing the year (liberty)’. In the center of the square celebrations for 2220th anniversary history of Mongolia and all coincide 1911 when Mongolia was liberated Agricultural exchange law.........p7 a monument symbolizing Mongolia’s of the Foundation of the Hun Empire, this year. We have to mark these great from Manchurian oppression and statehood, historical tradition and the the 805th anniversary of Great anniversaries perfectly and create gained independence. It is made of struggles of generations was unveiled. Mongolian Empire, 100th anniversary deeds to be remembered forever. Clear granite and marble with depictions of Takhi back home land............p8-9 In history, wise people and of Mongolia’s Independence and 90th evidence of making many creative symbols of Mongolia’s statehood and scholars who were looking for land to anniversary of People’s Revolution. works preceding the anniversaries independence. On the top, fire, sun USAID/Mongolia-20 years........p12 establish Bogd Khuree, chose a terrace Present at the inauguration is restoring and redesigning and moon have been crystallized with on the southern slope of Chinggeltei ceremony were Prime Minister S. Independence Square. This majestic copper and covered with golden plates. Mongolists met President........p15 Mountain (behind present Chandmani Batbold, Ulaanbaatar Mayor G. monument symbolizing Mongolia’s The pillar monument is covered with Center) and laid a foundation for the Monkhbayar, MPP General Secretary independence, sovereignty, literacy, outlines of Nine White Banners of Ikh Khuree in 1778. U. Khurelsukh, Chingeltei District philosophy and will is a ‘valuable the State. The Soyombo is depicted in Bloomberg commodity price 2011/06/09 In 1911, when the revolution of Governor D. Ganbold, staff members memorial’ for future generations the higher part of pillar and teachings Price National Liberty brought victory, Bogd of Ulaanbaatar City Government and and a ‘symbol’ for eternal existence. of Chinggis Khaan were carved in Khaan decreed to impose taxes on Chingeltei District Governor Office, Our living peacefully and free in Mongolian old script in the lower GOLD USD/t oz. 1536.600 merchants and traders of foreign firms. cultural representatives and citizens. independent and sovereign Mongolia part. S. Tsakhiur worked as general The merchants and traders organized In his speech, the Prime Minister is the result of great deeds by our architecte and sculptor D. Khiimor COPPER USD/lb. 406.450 many demonstrations in front of the said, “We, Mongolians have a rich vigorous ancestors who overcame designed the sun, moon and fire on SILVER USD/t oz 37.030 present Chandmani Center. Also, on history that founded our statehood in strict and hard challenges for the the top. Stone work was executed by July 6, 1921, the Mongolian army and the center of Asia, defended the nation, sake of the nation, land, freedom, Mr. Sukhbaatar and construction work BRENT USD/bbl. 117.820 units of the Red Army headed by D. experienced rises and falls at some and independence by ignoring their was done by Mr. Ganzorig. During CRUDE Sukhbaatar, gathered at the square, times, but revived its independence, to own life. This monument will remind the inauguration ceremony, all art in front of the present Chandmani reach modern prosperity. The 2220th later generations of the value of workers who created the monument SUGAR USd/lb. 23.930 Center and moved to the present anniversary of the Foundation of our ancestors’ struggle, effort and were awarded. WHEAT USd/bu 757.500 day Sukhbaatar Square. Therefore its First Statehood, the Hun Empire independence. The independence 2 THE MONGOL MESSENGER news Friday, June 10, 2011 N E W S-IN-B R I E F–From The MONTSAME AGENCY Ministers assigned to finalize negotiations with Russia l On June 14-17, President Ts. Elbegdorj will pay Director of the ISS; and M. Batchimeg, advisor to the an official visit to the USA at the invitation of US State Head on national security policy. President Barack Obama. During the forum, the gathered appreciated a proposal During the visit, the President will meet with President by L.Bold on creating a security mechanism to operate Barack Obama, Secretary of State Hillary R. Clinton, in case of disasters and accidents in the region. L.Bold and John Andrew Boehner, Speaker of the House of held individual meetings with his counterparts from Representatives. At the meeting, the sides are expected China, Vietnam, Singapore and Thailand, and with to consider issues for strengthening the present level of Michael Schiffer, U.S Deputy Assistant Secretary of Mongolia-USA relations and cooperation, developing Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs, East a comprehensive partnership, and prospects for the Asia. relations. l On June 24, a forum themed ‘Food safety in The visit also aims at maintaining the frequency of Mongolia-2011’ will run in the Government House high-level political talks and widening relations and under auspices of the Prime Minister. cooperation. Co-organized by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture l S.Batbold, Prime Minister of Mongolia, is going to and Light Industry, the UN Food and Agriculture leave for a two-day visit to China in the middle of this Organization, the Mongolian Association of Food month. The date of the visit is to be announced by the Producers, and branch of Germany’s Friedrich Ebert two countries’ governments. Foundation in Mongolia, the forum will attract some Within the visit, the sides will aim to elevate their 1,500 representatives. relationship to a strategic partnership level, and The gathered are expected to consider solutions to determine the purpose of a USD 500 million soft loan food safety and supply matters such as satisfying agreement from China. domestic needs with food products after agricultural l On June 7, Prime Minister S.Batbold met Mr. Kurt industries are restored, augmenting the reserve of M. Campbell, Assistant Secretary of State for East staple commodities to be used in case of disasters or Asian and Pacific Affairs of the USA. The dignitaries economic unstable conditions, and increasing state President Elbegdorj instructs Ministers following his Russia visit exchanged views on Mongolia-USA relations and support to reduce the nutrition shortage and spread of cooperation.
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