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Mongolia Ousts Deputy PM, Opens Teacher Pay Talks, Orders Audit of State Coal Firm

Officials seek to restore stability by opening teacher pay talks alongside an audit of the state coal giant.

Overview

  • Prime Minister G. Zandanashatar removed Deputy Prime Minister S. Amarsaikhan for breaching a government responsibility agreement, the cabinet’s press office said.
  • Education Minister P. Naranbayar entered negotiations with unions, with the government proposing a 30% salary increase and a plan to lift base teacher pay to MNT 2.5 million.
  • The strike that began on October 20 continues, and authorities urged flexible or remote work for parents of children under 12 and approved up to five paid caregiver days for those tending under‑6s during the Nov 1–Mar 1 flu season.
  • The Prime Minister ordered an international audit of Erdenes Tavantolgoi and the public release of coal sales contracts dating back to 2010, with irregularities to be referred to law enforcement.
  • The cabinet also advanced broader policy work as AFP reported Lukoil plans to sell foreign assets following new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil firms.