US EditionMongolia Gets a New Prime Minister Who Pledged to Address the Economic Demands of Protesters
- Gombojav Zandanshatar was confirmed as Mongolia's new prime minister on Friday by a parliamentary vote of 108 to 9 following the resignation of Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene.
- Oyun-Erdene resigned after losing a confidence vote amid widespread protests fueled by outrage over corruption and economic hardships affecting predominantly young Mongolians.
- Zandanshatar, a former diplomat, parliament speaker, and head of the president's office, pledged to address the protesters' economic demands and announced an inevitable budget revision.
- He said government spending must be cut by about $640 million this year to avoid a revenue shortfall and promised inclusive growth with tax reforms targeting the middle class and luxury consumption.
- The leadership change reflects public anger over corruption and economic decline amid rising inflation, falling exports, and a fragile democracy with persistent calls for political accountability.
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Gomboja Zandanshatar was elected after the resignation of Oyun-Erdene, distrusted following strong protests in UlanBator. Former banker with studies in Russia and research in Stanford, will face serious economic challenges. "Inevitable budget review," he said. Announced tax reforms and tight on luxury consumption and high incomes.
Radio France Internationale
laboussoleinfos.comMongolian MPs invested Gombojav Zandanshatar, 52 years old, as the new Prime Minister, after his predecessor's resignation in early June following anti-corruption demonstrations. Thousands of young people had demonstrated in Ulaanbaatar in recent weeks, expressing their distrust of the elites and the alleged corruption of part of the political class.
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Mongolia gets a new prime minister who pledged to address the economic demands of protesters
The new prime minister of Mongolia has pledged to address the economic demands of protesters after their daily rallies led to the fall of his predecessor.
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