Politics
Parliament Sends 2026 Budget Revision for Fourth Reading
Published: 2026-10-05
Parliament continued its third reading of amendments to the 2026 state budget, National Wealth Fund budget, Social Insurance Fund budget and Health Insurance Fund budget on October 5. The government submitted the bills on August 20. After voting on differences of principle related to the Budget Standing Committee’s proposals, the plenary session referred the package back to that committee for preparation for a fourth reading. The committee will redraft the bills before returning them to parliament. Earlier in the day, parliamentary party groups, the Budget Standing Committee, the Legal Standing Committee and working groups were scheduled to meet. MPP parliamentary group leader J. Batjargal said the revision must be passed by October 20 for implementation from November 1, while parliament also aims to approve the 2027 budget by November 15.
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Published: 2026-10-05
Prosecutors have sent the corruption and money-laundering case against former Ulaanbaatar first deputy governor T. Davaadalai and three others to the First Instance Criminal Court for Bayanzurkh, Sukhbaatar and Chingeltei districts. The prosecution alleges that Davaadalai abused his position as deputy governor for economic and infrastructure affairs during 2024 and 2025. He is accused of acting with his brother T. Munkhdalai, then a Metro Project manager at the Unified Project Management Office, his cousin N. Bilguun, director of Avangard Art Design and Engineering LLC, and project manager A. Erbol. Prosecutors allege the group secured MNT 5.2 billion in benefits for themselves and associated persons, then concealed and used MNT 2.6 billion in illicit proceeds. The case proceeds under abuse-of-office and money-laundering provisions of the Criminal Code.
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Parliament Reopens Debate on School and Kindergarten Rental Funding
Published: 2026-10-05
Parliament voted to return two proposed changes in the 2026 budget revision to its Standing Committee on Budget for further review: funding for care allowances for people with disabilities and education-sector rental costs. The review concerns a proposal involving MNT 14.1 billion in Ministry of Education rental funding. Budget Committee Chair N. Naranbaatar said the allocation includes rental expenses for many schools and kindergartens and warned that they could not operate normally if the expense were removed from the budget. Lawmakers who proposed the reduction said they would decide whether to withdraw it after examining conditions at rented schools. One breakdown cited MNT 13.8 billion in signed contracts covering four months of rent, equipment and furniture under the “School Near Home” program.
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MP Seeks Details on Oyu Tolgoi License and Planned Tax Transfer
Published: 2026-10-05
MP O. Batnairamdal has requested information from Finance Minister Z. Mendsaikhan about a tax transfer connected to the Oyu Tolgoi project. He said the basis and circumstances of Oyu Tolgoi LLC’s special license and its planned MNT 24.3 billion tax payment to Mongolia need clarification. Batnairamdal said the request concerns both the license and the planned payment. He warned that accepting the planned tax transfer could have adverse consequences for the state’s ownership share and for ongoing discussions. The request asks the finance minister to clarify the grounds for the planned transfer and the circumstances surrounding it in Mongolia.
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Court Orders Director B. Baatar Held for 30 Days Following Prosecutor Appeal
Published: 2026-10-05
A district court ordered Hero Entertainment director and filmmaker B. Baatar detained for 30 days from October 5 after a prosecutor successfully challenged an earlier decision rejecting pretrial detention. Authorities are investigating Baatar as an accused person in cases involving fraud, money laundering and alleged actions intended to undermine national unity. He had already been barred from leaving Mongolia. On October 2, the court found that prosecutors had not established a concrete risk that Baatar would commit another offense or continue the alleged offense. After reviewing the prosecutor’s complaint, the chief judge found the earlier ruling did not properly assess the evidence in the case file and approved detention. The investigation remains ongoing.
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Parliament Enables Ratification of International Labour Inspection Conventions
Published: 2026-10-05
Parliament has passed legislation enabling Mongolia to ratify International Labour Organization Conventions No. 81 and No. 129 on labour inspection. The Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Protection said the legal framework will support preventive, risk-based inspection methods aligned with ILO standards. Ratification is intended to strengthen the labour-inspection system, improve inspectors’ capacity and introduce more independent oversight suited to industrial and agricultural workplaces. The ministry said the approach will focus on preventing workplace accidents, occupational diseases and violations of workers’ rights. It is also designed to provide employers and employees with guidance on compliance, rather than relying primarily on fines and penalties. The conventions cover effective governance for enforcing labour legislation and protecting occupational safety and health.
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Published: 2026-10-05
The Anti-Corruption Agency is investigating former Ulaanbaatar mayor Kh. Nyambaatar over suspected abuse of office connected to the MNT 500 billion Tuul Expressway case, according to the two reports. Tug.mn said the agency had sent prosecutors a proposal to designate him as an accused person under Criminal Code Article 22.1. Isee.mn, citing official sources, reported that he had already been designated an accused person but authorities had been unable to deliver the formal notice. The report says Nyambaatar left Mongolia during the summer and has not returned, possibly residing in Canada, while his social-media post said he was studying abroad. Isee.mn reported that authorities could consider an Interpol notice because Mongolia and Canada lack a mutual legal-assistance treaty.
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Customs Inspectors Receive Prison Sentences in Bribery Cases
Published: 2026-10-05
Courts have ruled on 16 of 20 criminal cases referred by the Anti-Corruption Agency involving customs inspectors, authorized customs representatives and transporters. The investigations, uncovered in May 2026, concern alleged abuse of authority during customs inspections, bribery and money laundering involving the General Customs Administration, Ulaanbaatar Customs Office and Zamiin-Uud Customs Office. A total of 71 people, including 40 state customs inspectors and 31 authorized representatives, were named as accused across 24 cases. Seven inspectors received one-year prison sentences and public-service bans for taking bribes. Six representatives were fined MNT 2.7 million each, while another was fined MNT 4 million. One inspector and one representative each received one year and one day in prison. Four cases remain under investigation.
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MP Plans Call for Social Protection Minister’s Dismissal Over Disability Benefits
Published: 2026-10-05
Member of Parliament J. Bayasgalan said he will submit a demand to Prime Minister Uchral seeking the dismissal of Family, Labour and Social Protection Minister T. Aubakir. Bayasgalan linked the move to debate over disability pensions and benefits during consideration of the 2026 budget amendment. He said a measure concerning those payments, previously included in the budget, had been removed and then reintroduced, and criticized Aubakir for voting against it and leaving a committee meeting. Bayasgalan said he would also submit the demand to the DP (Democratic Party) parliamentary group. He argued that benefit levels should be set by the government in line with the subsistence minimum, citing the Social Welfare Law. His statements constitute a political demand; the reports do not indicate that Aubakir has been removed or that the government has acted on it.
“A ministry responsible for population policy should be led by someone with a human-rights sensibility.” - J. Bayasgalan (tug.mn)
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Published: 2026-10-05
A criminal court has scheduled an October 16 hearing to determine the guilt of former Energy Minister N. Tavinbekh and several co-defendants after rejecting defense requests to return the case for further investigation. Prosecutors allege that Tavinbekh used positions at state-owned energy companies and the Energy Ministry to influence procurement, arrange unjustified pay and bonuses, and accept bribes. The allegations include losses of MNT 13 million at Baganuur Southeast Region Electricity Distribution Network, MNT 25 million at Ulaanbaatar Electricity Distribution Network, MNT 24 million at Erdenet Thermal Power Plant, and MNT 11 million at Ulaanbaatar Heating Network. Other defendants include B. Bat-Erdene, who was executive director of Erdenet Thermal Power Plant in 2022; R. Dagdan, who was executive director of Ulaanbaatar Electricity Distribution Network in 2023; and finance department head A. Enkhbat.
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Ulaanbaatar Plans Budget Revision to Fund Civil Servant Pay Rise
Published: 2026-10-05
Ulaanbaatar plans a third revision to its 2026 municipal budget after Parliament approves the national budget amendment, Governor B. Purevdavaa said. The revision would add funding for pay increases for civil servants working in the capital, following the government’s decision to raise public-sector salaries. The governor said the revision would not alter the city’s underlying revenue or expenditure plan. He also said MNT 1.5 trillion is planned for the Selbe Smart City project in 2026. Separately, he said about MNT 787 billion is expected to be spent by December and MNT 758 billion has been moved to the 2027 budget. According to the Civil Service Council’s latest report, 52.7 percent of Mongolia’s civil servants work in Ulaanbaatar.
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Economy
Government Seeks New Fuel Sources as AI-92 Sales Rise
Published: 2026-10-05
Mongolia is seeking fuel supplies from China, South Korea, Singapore and Belarus as deliveries from Russia have fallen from about 70,000 tonnes a month to 54,000-55,000 tonnes. The country normally consumes 75,000 tonnes of AI-92 gasoline monthly; imports totaled 54,000 tonnes in August and 62,000 tonnes in September. Industry and Mineral Resources Minister G. Damdinnyam said China had discussed supplying 70,000 tonnes next month, while officials are also pursuing contracts for smaller volumes. Daily AI-92 distribution has risen from roughly 1,000 tonnes to 1,700-1,800 tonnes. The government plans 22 storage facilities, aiming to add 150,000 cubic meters of capacity in 2026 and reach 300,000 cubic meters by August 2027.
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Trade Unions Demand 2027 Budget Fund Higher Minimum Wage
Published: 2026-10-05
The Confederation of Mongolian Trade Unions has called on the government and parliament to revise the 2027 budget to fund a minimum monthly wage of MNT 1 million from January 1. The National Tripartite Committee on Labour and Social Partnership decided on August 17 to raise the minimum wage by 26.3 percent from MNT 792,000, setting the hourly minimum at MNT 5,900. Union president E. Tamir said the draft budget still uses the current MNT 792,000 level. The union says sectoral wage floors linked to the national minimum, including in mining, energy, transport and civil aviation, would also change. It said agreed education-sector measures are absent from the draft. Separately, it said remaining agreed health-sector pay increases have not been implemented, and that about 10,000 health workers have signed in support of a possible strike if their demands are not addressed.
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Employer Social Insurance Contributions to Fall From 2027
Published: 2026-10-05
Mongolia will reduce employer-paid social insurance contributions from January 1, 2027, under amendments to the General Law on Social Insurance passed by parliament on July 2, 2026. The overall employer rate will decline by 0.1 to 0.2 percentage points, depending on the applicable tier: 10.5% will become 10.4%, 11.5% will become 11.3%, and 12.5% will become 12.3%. The change follows lower rates for industrial accident and occupational disease insurance, which will fall from 0.5%, 1.5%, and 2.5% to 0.3%, 1.2%, and 2.2%, respectively. At the same time, the unemployment insurance contribution will rise from 0.5% to 0.6%.
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Published: 2026-10-05
The Bank of Mongolia has submitted its 2027 monetary-policy guidelines to parliament, proposing 17 measures focused on price stability and financial-sector resilience. The plan targets medium-term inflation of 5 percent, plus or minus two percentage points, after annual inflation reached 12.5 percent in the first eight months of 2026. It would maintain tight policy until inflation approaches target, end central-bank financing of fiscal-style programs, and transfer the mortgage program fully to the government. The bank also proposes legislation to coordinate fiscal and monetary policy, government securities to address its accumulated MNT 6.9 trillion loss, and changes to foreign-exchange operations. Other measures include allowing foreign-bank subsidiaries, strengthening Basel standards, and creating a national asset-management company for nonperforming loans.
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Economist Links Expanding 2027 Budget to Election-Cycle Spending Risks
Published: 2026-10-05
Economist and Fiscal Stability Council member N. Uuganbaatar said Mongolia’s proposed 2027 budget cannot be viewed separately from upcoming elections, citing research showing a relationship between budget planning and presidential and parliamentary election years since 2000. He said the proposed budget keeps the deficit within legal limits, reducing immediate financial risk, but warned that large expenditure increases are difficult to reverse. Uuganbaatar opposed repeated amendments to the Fiscal Stability Law, which parliament is considering changing for a 24th time alongside the 2026 budget revision and 2027 draft. He said fiscal and monetary policy should be aligned, noting the council estimates the combined budget measures could add about 1.5 percentage points to next year’s inflation.
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India Tests Mongolian Coking Coal as It Seeks New Supply Sources
Published: 2026-10-05
Steel Authority of India (SAIL) has flown a one-ton sample of Mongolian coking coal to India for testing, its first such shipment from the country. The state-backed steelmaker will assess whether the coal meets steelmaking requirements before deciding whether long-term supply is commercially feasible. India imports about 95% of its coking coal needs, with Australia providing roughly half, and is seeking to diversify supply as steel production expands. Mongolia’s landlocked location and transport constraints remain central obstacles: Indian authorities have favored a longer route through Russia because of strategic concerns involving China. India and Mongolia agreed last year to cooperate on supplies of coking coal and copper for Indian companies. BigMint expects India’s coking-coal imports to rise 3% to 5% in 2026/27 from 64 million tons a year earlier.
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Diplomacy
Kazakhstan and Mongolia Step Up Special Economic Zone Cooperation
Published: 2026-10-05
At the 10th Mongolia-Kazakhstan Intergovernmental Commission meeting in Astana earlier this month, the two governments agreed to pursue measures to expand trade, investment and economic cooperation. Under their 2025-2027 roadmap, they set a target of raising bilateral trade from about USD 60 million to USD 500 million. Deputy Prime Minister N. Nomtoibayar said the sides agreed to explore a large meat-processing plant in western Mongolia to supply halal markets, purchase diesel fuel and crude oil from Kazakhstan, and step up mining exploration and research. They also proposed a joint working group with neighboring countries on connecting the Bulgan-Takashiken railway route with Kazakhstan’s Ayagoz-Bakhty line. Authorities will examine cooperation mechanisms, project needs and possible joint initiatives for special economic zones. Mongolia is also preparing a draft Law on Special Economic Zones.
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Chinese Embassy Cases Return to Court as Russian Mission Incident Is Investigated
Published: 2026-10-05
Several cases involving alleged attacks on Chinese diplomatic personnel and property in Ulaanbaatar have reached courts, while an incident involving the Russian diplomatic mission remains under police investigation. In one case, a court found J.O. guilty of attacking a Chinese Embassy vehicle and its driver in October 2024, but dismissed the criminal case and ordered six months of compulsory medical treatment. An appeals court returned for retrial the case against O.M., who was accused of attempting to enter the Chinese Embassy compound in February 2025, damaging property, attacking police officers, and later throwing glass into the compound. Separately, police are investigating a September 19 incident in which a 38-year-old woman allegedly drove a Mercedes-Benz into the gate of the Russian diplomatic mission. A prosecutor will decide whether to transfer that case to intelligence authorities.
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Infrastructure
Ulaanbaatar Reports 90% Progress on Winter Preparedness
Published: 2026-10-05
Ulaanbaatar has completed about 90% of preparations for the 2026-2027 winter season, officials reported. The city has repaired and upgraded 18.7 kilometers of main heating pipelines using national, municipal and foreign loan funding. Heating supply is reported complete for residential buildings, schools, kindergartens and hospitals, while coverage for businesses and organizations stands at 89.6%. Electricity-sector winter preparations are 80.5% complete, and water supply and sewerage preparations are 90% complete. The city has also built 81% of its planned stockpile of salt and anti-slip materials for public streets and squares. It has prepared 96 specialized salt-spreading vehicles and 432 road-cleaning machines, as seasonal conditions approach.
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Ulaanbaatar Launches Task Force to Ease Traffic and Improve Bus Service
Published: 2026-10-05
Ulaanbaatar has established a rapid-response task force to reduce congestion, improve road safety and increase public-transport access. Created by order of Mayor B. Purevdavga, the unit is based at the Traffic Management Center and includes representatives from municipal bodies and implementing agencies. Coordinator L. Khosbayar said it will operate year-round, with particular attention to ensuring buses run during peak traffic periods and improving service around hospitals and schools. Leaders of 17 public-transport operators held a weekly meeting at the center to discuss putting vehicles into service promptly, urgent operational issues, coordination among agencies and maintaining normal fuel supplies. The task force previously operated during the COP17 conference.
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Oyu Tolgoi Power Auction Draws Calls for Disclosure
Published: 2026-10-05
An Energy Ministry auction on September 24 selected a partnership of Net Zero Tech, MCS International and Inner Mongolia Energy International Cooperation to develop a renewable-energy source for the Gobi region, according to the report. Ten companies expressed interest, while two reached final price bidding; the selected partnership offered 7.9 cents per kWh, below the opening price of 9.7 cents per kWh. The project was required to provide electricity with 99.5% reliability through a balancing solution. Lawyer B. Solongoa said the auction is directly linked to Oyu Tolgoi’s power supply and called for its documents, technical requirements, ownership and tariff calculations to be disclosed. The ministry says Oyu Tolgoi buys about 1.6 billion kWh annually from Inner Mongolia and that its existing contract ends in 2030. The Tavan Tolgoi Power Plant remains unbuilt.
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Cable-Car System Begins Safety Tests Before Planned Opening
Published: 2026-10-05
Safety testing has begun on the cable-car line connecting Yarmag and the Kharkhorin shopping center. The Ulaanbaatar Transport Authority will deliberately simulate power failures, overspeeding, simultaneous operation of multiple cabins and emergency stops to assess the rope, brakes, controls and safety sensors. Five cabins will be used in the first phase, followed by mechanical tests on all 96 cabins using 750-kilogram water or sand loads. Bureau Veritas of France will conduct an independent engineering audit before the state commissioning board reviews the project. The line is planned to open for passengers only after those reviews. Its 567-kilowatt main motor has two separate power feeds, while a 275-kVA backup generator is intended to move passengers to a safe stop during a total outage. France financed the project through a $51 million concessional loan.
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City Governor Says Selbe Subcenter Financial Model Needs Revision
Published: 2026-10-05
Ulaanbaatar Governor B. Purevdavaa said the financial model for the Selbe subcenter redevelopment project must be revised, arguing that state-supported housing should be more affordable for residents. About MNT 700 billion has already been allocated for land acquisition and infrastructure, while the current calculation requires apartments to sell for MNT 5.5 million per square meter to finish without additional costs. He said market prices range from MNT 3.7 million to MNT 9 million per square meter and suggested a state-backed project should aim for MNT 3 million to MNT 3.5 million. He said the city supports ger-area redevelopment and housing construction but will reassess the project’s financing and expected social and economic returns.
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Society
Ulaanbaatar Fire Calls Increase as Emergency Agency Issues Safety Warning
Published: 2026-10-05
Ulaanbaatar recorded 37 fire calls and two rescue calls during the previous week, according to the Capital Emergency Management Agency. Emergency personnel reported saving one life and protecting MNT 1.6 billion in property. The agency said fire calls increased from the week before and urged households to take fire-safety precautions. Residents were advised to keep carbon monoxide detectors operating in homes and gers, turn off electrical appliances fully after use, and safely extinguish open flames, matches, candles, incense and juniper. The warning also called for protecting the safety of young children, older people and people with disabilities. It said emergency routes, exits and doors should be marked, kept clear and accessible, rather than blocked with waste, goods or equipment or secured so doors cannot open.
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Environment
Authorities Investigate Unauthorized Breeding-Goat Sales After Disease Outbreak
Published: 2026-10-05
The Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Ministry has asked intelligence and police authorities to investigate unauthorized sales of breeding bucks linked to an outbreak of contagious goat pleuropneumonia. Laboratory testing confirmed cases in Tsogt and Delger soums of Govi-Altai Province and Altanbulag soum of Tuv Province in September. Authorities reported 637 infected goats in 28 households and the culling of 5,871 goats from 15 households to contain the outbreak. Officials said bucks marketed online as the Arvas breed may be the source, and are tracing their import and distribution across 10 provinces. Quarantine measures, checkpoints and disinfection are in place. Minister Ts. Iderbat also defended agricultural programs, citing domestic coverage of potato, wheat and flour demand, 70% coverage of vegetable demand, and 53 new factories under the Food Revolution program.
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Draft Law Proposes Long-Term Land Rights in Protected Areas
Published: 2026-10-05
Parliament’s MPP group reviewed the concept for a revised Law on Special Protected Areas alongside proposed amendments to civil procedure. MP B. Bat-Erdene said the draft would allow herders whose grazing land has been designated a protected area to use and pass on that land without a time limit. Tourism businesses operating in protected areas could receive land-use rights for 60 years, renewable once for 15 years, he said. The draft would permit cancellation of those rights for misuse or damage to natural conditions. It would also create an urban and settlement restriction-zone category to manage protected areas near cities. For Bogd Khan Mountain, the draft would bar expanding settlement zones unless Parliament considers the matter.
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Grain Harvest Reaches 273,900 Tons as Wheat Reserve Builds
Published: 2026-10-05
Mongolia had harvested 273,900 tons of grain from 186,900 hectares as of October 5, according to the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry. Farmers had also windrowed 36,600 hectares. The harvest included 134,300 tons of potatoes from 10,700 hectares, 111,600 tons of vegetables from 7,900 hectares, 124,100 tons of animal feed from 34,800 hectares, and 11,300 tons of oilseeds from 19,100 hectares. The ministry’s preliminary balance projects this year’s output at 555,300 tons of grain, including 497,100 tons of wheat; 168,200 tons of potatoes; 218,400 tons of vegetables; 50,400 tons of oilseeds; and 201,800 tons of feed crops. To stabilize domestic supply, the government plans to build a 100,000-ton wheat reserve and has accumulated 52,600 tons so far.
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Published: 2026-10-05
Researchers and conservation specialists at Mongolia’s COP17 discussions called for stronger management of protected areas, arguing that expanding coverage alone will not protect ecosystems. Protected areas cover 21% of the country, above the global average, and Mongolia aims to reach 30% by 2030. Speakers cited pressure from settlement, tourism and unauthorized construction in Bogd Khan Mountain, Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, Lake Khuvsgul and Otgontenger National Park. Wildlife Conservation Society Mongolia director Justin Alexander called for a strategic roadmap to identify priority ecosystems and maintain ecological connectivity. Environmental policy researcher N. Unenbat said buffer-zone regulation is weak. Separately, he said tourism permits in restricted zones have been misused for housing and villa developments. The report says protected-area revenues enter the central budget, while site administrations receive limited allocations.
“Mongolia must develop a strategic roadmap to meet its goal of protecting 30% of its territory by 2030.” - Justin Alexander (unuudur.mn)
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Innovation
Property Rights and Collateral Registration Move Online
Published: 2026-10-05
Mongolia has launched two digital systems designed to move property-rights registration and collateral services online. The upgraded e-Property platform will maintain the state register of property rights electronically and apply a unified methodology to registration work. A separate platform will accept and register collateral rights electronically and process the release of collateral agreements. The systems are intended to make property and collateral-related registration services faster and more accessible for individuals and legal entities. Digitizing the services creates the possibility of reducing in-person visits, travel, time and associated costs. The e-Property system also enables property-rights registration work to be organized in a digital environment.
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Health
Ulaanbaatar Extends Flu Vaccinations for Young Children to October 15
Published: 2026-10-05
Ulaanbaatar will continue seasonal influenza vaccinations for children aged six months to six years through October 15, extending the previously announced October 3 deadline. The city health department said 69.2% of its planned 293,610 target-group vaccinations had been completed by October 2. Parents and guardians can obtain the vaccine at their nearest family health clinic or health center; the campaign uses a South Korean-made quadrivalent influenza vaccine. Employers and organizations have been asked to give staff with young children time to arrange vaccination. Nationwide, 310,957 people in target groups had received flu vaccines as of October 5, according to one report. Coverage among children aged one to two was 37.6%, substantially below the reported 82.4% rate for those aged three to six.
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Russian Authorities Say Plague Not Confirmed in Irkutsk Laboratory Worker Death
Published: 2026-10-05
Russian authorities have not confirmed plague as the cause of death of 28-year-old laboratory worker Darya Shipilova, who died in Shelekhov, Irkutsk Oblast, on October 2 after hospitalization for pneumonia of unknown origin. Shipilova worked at the Irkutsk Research Institute for Plague Control in Siberia and the Far East. Authorities imposed additional infection-control measures, hospital restrictions and contact monitoring after the death, amid unconfirmed reports of possible pneumonic plague and a laboratory incident. Rospotrebnadzor said testing found no pathogen connected to her professional work and described the epidemiological situation in Irkutsk and Shelekhov as stable. Mongolia’s National Center for Zoonotic Diseases said the death has not been confirmed as plague and therefore currently presents no infection-import risk to Mongolia.
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MP Raises Concern Over Drug Use Among Children Aged 10 to 14
Published: 2026-10-05
Member of Parliament B. Bayarbaatar said drug use among children aged 10 to 14 is increasing, speaking at a discussion organized by Parliament’s Standing Committee on Legal Affairs on rights-based budgeting. Bayarbaatar leads a working group on legislation governing controlled psychotropic medicines and narcotic drugs, and said it has scheduled a public hearing for next spring. He said several institutions presenting at the discussion had raised the issue of drug use and suggested that a closed meeting could allow fuller discussion of available information. The reports do not provide prevalence data, an official assessment, or details of proposed legislative changes. Bayarbaatar also referred to a reported recent case involving a 24-year-old woman, while saying that information about the incident had subsequently been denied.
“Drug use among children aged 10 to 14 is increasing day by day.” - B. Bayarbaatar (eagle.mn)
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