Mongolia’s government celebrated its first 100 days in office through an open public presentation Wednesday. Prime Minister Uchral Nyam-Osor and cabinet members detailed accomplishments to citizens, businesses and journalists nationwide. The event highlighted progress under the government’s “Chuluulye” or “Liberate” national initiative.
Uchral acknowledged that 100 days cannot transform everything within such limited time. Nevertheless, he emphasized ending prolonged debates while maintaining policies favorable toward citizens and businesses alike. Among the achievements, negotiations with Rio Tinto significantly increased Mongolia’s benefits from the Oyu Tolgoi project.
Specifically, these negotiations cut costs by over 30 trillion tögrög while boosting Mongolia’s financial gains substantially. Additionally, the government launched operations at the Borteeg coal deposit, creating 1,500 Gobi region jobs. Furthermore, officials initiated the IPO process for Erdenes Tavantolgoi JSC, a major state enterprise.
Regarding fiscal reforms, authorities liquidated 14 unprofitable state-owned companies, saving 67 billion tögrög overall. Moreover, the government unblocked accounts for over 12,000 taxpayers, clearing substantial accumulated debts quickly. New legislation also exempted citizens and enterprises from 3.1 trillion tögrög in taxes.
Beyond economic measures, digital governance improvements let citizens obtain 21 permit types via mobile devices. Additionally, authorities canceled thousands of scheduled inspections while simplifying business registration processes significantly. Foreign investment also flourished, with agreements worth 545 million dollars signed during this period.
Social reforms addressed pension structures, ensuring long-term contributors receive higher payments moving forward. Meanwhile, officials increased salaries for doctors and teachers while clearing Health Insurance Fund debts entirely. The government also prioritized renewable energy, launching Mongolia’s first auction within this growing sector.
Following the presentation, Prime Minister Uchral answered public questions directly from citizens and journalists. Later Wednesday, he participated in a live broadcast interview addressing additional citizen concerns nationally. Looking ahead, these first 100 days suggest an ambitious reform agenda likely continuing throughout the government’s term.
