Thursday, 05/10/2017 17:29 (GMT+7)
The Mongolian Parliament on October 4th named Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh of the Mongolia People’s Party (MPP) as new Prime Minister.
Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh (Source: gulf-times.com)
In a speech following his victory, Khurelsukh pledged to "improve people's lives, declare discipline and rules, fight corruption and punish those who are irresponsible".
"My cabinet... will declare justice again," he said, adding, "don't come to me with illegal acts, as well as my cabinet members, and don't pressure us to act illegally."
Mr. Khurelsukh succeeds Jargaltulga Erdenebat, who was voted out of office in September amid allegations of corruption and incompetence.
Mr. Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh has served as Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia since September, 2016.
He was elected to the Parliament of Mongolia three times, in 2000, 2004 and 2012, served in the Cabinet of Mongolia as Minister for Emergency Situation from 2004 to 2006, as Minister for Professional Inspection from 2006 to 2008. Also, he was the Secretary General of Mongolian People's Party from 2008 to 2012./.
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