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PM Zandanshatar Presents MP B. Enkhbayar for Justice and Home Affairs Minister as Government Details Winter Readiness Steps

The nomination reaches the President as the ruling party’s leadership dispute heightens scrutiny of the appointment.

Overview

  • The Prime Minister formally submitted Battumuryn Enkhbayar’s candidacy to President U. Khurelsukh under constitutional procedure, with the appointment process now underway.
  • Government envoys reported that heat supply shortfalls tied to Ulaanbaatar’s Third Thermal Power Plant have been resolved, with three priority recovery tasks about 90% complete before peak winter demand.
  • Ulaanbaatar has received over 3,000 tonnes of semi-coke briquettes from China and set the retail price at 5,000 MNT per 25 kg bag, with sales preparations in progress.
  • The Cabinet approved a revised procedure to streamline disability assistance, reducing paperwork via ehalamj.mn and E‑Mongolia and enabling institutions to apply on behalf of eligible individuals without new budget costs.
  • The Bank of Mongolia delivered the draft 2026 main directions of monetary policy to Parliament, outlining measures to support macroeconomic and financial stability.