Government of Mongolia explained

Government Name:Government of Mongolia
Nativename:Монгол Улсын Засгийн газар
Date:29 December 1911 (as the Government of the Bogd Khanate of Mongolia)
21 July 1992 (current form)
State:Mongolia
Address:Ulaanbaatar
Appointed:State Great Khural
Leader Title:Prime Minister
Ministries:16
Responsible:State Great Khural
Url:mongolia.gov.mn

The Government of Mongolia (Mongolian: Монгол Улсын Засгийн газар, Mongol Ulsyn Zasgiin gazar) is the highest executive body and national cabinet of Mongolia. It conisist Prime minister and other members. The Prime minister is designated by the State Great Khural, and the remaining members are appointed and dismissed by the Prime Minister. The government is collectively responsible to the State Great Khural and must resign if a motion of no confidence is adopted by the State Great Khural. The State Great Khural determines the structure and composition of the government by submission of Prime Minister. The government is one of the 3 subjects that have the right to initiate laws. [1]

Powers

As defined in the constitution, government shall enforce the laws of the State, in accordance with the common functions to manage the economic, social and cultural structure shall exercise the following main/full powers:

  1. Organize and ensure nation-wide enforcement of Constitution and other laws;
  2. Develop a comprehensive policy on science and technology, guidelines for economic and social development, and state budget, credit and fiscal plans, and submit them to the State Great Khural;
  3. Elaborate and implement measures on sectoral, inter-sectoral, as well as regional development matters;
  4. Implement measures on environmental protection, and on proper use of natural resources and ecological restoration;
  5. Controls and manages central organs of state administration (ministries) and directs local administrative organs;
  6. Ensure national security and strengthen the defense capabilities;
  7. Take measures for the protection of human rights and freedoms, strengthening of public order, and prevention of crime;
  8. Implement foreign policy;
  9. conclude and implement international treaties to which Mongolia is party in consultation with and subsequent ratification by the State Great Khural, as well as to conclude and abrogate inter-governmental treaties.

Current Cabinet

The current cabinet, headed by Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene was formed on 29 January, 2021,[2] succeeding the Second cabinet of Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh. When the cabinet was first established, it had 14 ministries, keeping the same number of ministries as the previous cabinet. In 2022, with the creation of two new ministries,[3] Ministry of Economy and Development and Ministry of Digital Development and Communications, it currently has 16 ministries. In 2022, due to the amendment of the Constitution, members of the Parliament can serve as members of the cabinet without any limit. A cabinet reshuffle occurred, and 9 members of the State Great Khural were appointed as members of the cabinet.[4] Currently, 16 out of 22 ministers, including the prime minister, are members of the parliament.

Office(s)Minister
Constituency
Took officeTime in officeParty

Prime Minister
Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene
MP for 18th
Khentii Province
27 January 2021Mongolian People's Party

Deputy Prime Minister
Sainbuyangiin Amarsaikhan
MP for 21st
Bagakhangai, Baganuur, Nalaikh district
29 January 2021Mongolian People's Party

Deputy Prime Minister
and Minister of Economy and Development
Chimediin Khürelbaatar
MP for 15th
Uvs Province
5 January 2023Mongolian People's Party
Minister of the Mongolia
and Chief Cabinet Secretary
Dashzegviin Amarbayasgalan30 August 2022Mongolian People's Party
Minister of the Mongolia
and Chair of National Committee
for Revival of Border Ports
Buyaagiin Tulga7 April 2023Mongolian People's Party
Minister of the Mongolia
and Chair of National Committee
for Reducing Traffic Congestion in Ulaanbaatar
Borkhüügiin Delgersaikhan
MP for 8th
Dornogovi Province
5 October 2023Mongolian People's Party
Minister of the Mongolia
and Chair of National Committee
for Olympism, Physical Culture and Sports
Badmaanyambuugiin Bat-Erdene
MP for 18th
Khentii Province
30 August 2022Mongolian People's Party
Minister of Foreign AffairsBatmönkhiin Battsetseg29 January 2021Mongolian People's Party
Minister of FinanceBoldyn Javkhlan
MP for 19th
Darkhan-Uul Province
29 January 2021Mongolian People's Party
Minister of Justice and Home AffairsBattömöriin Enkhbayar
MP for 22nd
Bayanzürkh district
5 October 2023Mongolian People's Party
Minister of Environment and TourismBat-Ölziigiin Bat-Erdene18 January 2022Mongolian People's Party
Minister of DefenceGürsediin Saikhanbayar29 January 2021Mongolian People's Party
Minister of Construction and Urban DevelopmentTserenpiliin Davaasüren
MP for 17th
Khövsgöl Province
5 January 2023Mongolian People's Party
Minister of Education and ScienceLuvsantserengiin Enkh-Amgalan
MP for 17th
Khövsgöl Province
29 January 2021Mongolian People's Party
Minister of Road and Transport DevelopmentSandagiin Byambatsogt
MP for 16th
Khovd Province
30 August 2022Mongolian People's Party
Minister of CultureChinbatyn Nomin29 January 2021Mongolian People's Party
Minister of Mining and Heavy IndustryJambalyn Ganbaatar
MP for 26th
Bayangol district
29 January 2021Mongolian People's Party
Minister of Labor and Social ProtectionKhürelbaataryn Bulgantuya
MP for 23th
Bayanzürkh district
5 January 2023Mongolian People's Party
Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light IndustryKhayangaagiin Bolorchuluun
MP for 7th
Dornod Province
30 August 2022Mongolian People's Party
Minister of Digital Development and CommunicationsNyam-Osoryn Uchral
MP for 28th
Songino Khairkhan district
30 August 2022Mongolian People's Party
Minister of EnergyBattogtokhyn Choijilsüren
MP for 15th
Uvs Province
30 August 2022Mongolian People's Party
Minister of HealthSodnomyn Chinzorig
MP for 10th
Övörkhangai Province
5 January 2023Mongolian People's Party

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Constitution of Mongolia . legalinfo.mn . 1992-01-13 . 2024-06-18.
  2. News: Ministers of new cabinet appointed . Montsame . 2021-01-29 . 2024-06-20.
  3. Web site: Mongolia Country Report 2024 . bti-project.org . 2024-06-20.
  4. News: Mongolia Unveils New Pro-Business Cabinet . The Diplomat . 2022-09-07 . 2024-06-20.