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Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene
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| Лувсаннамсрайн Оюун-Эрдэнэ | |
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Oyun-Erdene in 2023
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| 32nd Prime Minister of Mongolia | |
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Caretaker
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| Assumed office 27 January 2021 |
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| President | Khaltmaagiin Battulga Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh |
| Preceded by | Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh |
| Member of the State Great Khural | |
| Assumed office 5 July 2016 |
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| Chief Cabinet Secretary of Mongolia | |
| In office 2 February 2019 – 27 January 2021 |
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| Prime Minister | Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh |
| Preceded by | Gombojavyn Zandanshatar |
| Succeeded by | Tsendiin Nyamdorj |
| Chairman of the Mongolian People's Party | |
| Assumed office 25 June 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh |
| President of the Social Democracy Mongolian Youth Union | |
| In office September 2010 – 21 June 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Gombojavyn Zandanshatar |
| Succeeded by | Ganzorigiin Temüülen |
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| Born | 29 June 1980 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolian People's Republic |
| Political party | Mongolian People's Party |
| Spouse | Boldyn Tuul |
| Children | 3 |
Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene (Mongolian: Лувсаннамсрайн Оюун-Эрдэнэ, romanized: Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene; born 29 June 1980) is a Mongolian politician who has served as the prime minister of Mongolia since 27 January 2021. He was re-appointed as prime minister on July 5, 2024, after his party won the 2024 parliamentary election. Even though his party, the Mongolian People’s Party, won a majority, Oyun-Erdene decided to form a "grand coalition" government with other parties.
As Prime Minister, Oyun-Erdene launched the New Recovery Policy to help Mongolia recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and achieve its Vision 2050 development goals. He also introduced E-Mongolia, a digital platform for government services, and worked on changes to the constitution to make the parliament larger and change the election system.
Before becoming prime minister, Oyun-Erdene was the Minister and Chief of the Cabinet Secretariat of the government of Mongolia from 2 February 2019 to 27 January 2021.
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Who is Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene?
Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene is a key political figure in Mongolia, known for his leadership as the country's Prime Minister. He was born on June 29, 1980, in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. His political journey began with his election to the Mongolian Parliament, known as the State Great Khural, in 2016.
Early Life and Education
Oyun-Erdene studied at Harvard language school, graduating in 2015. This education helped prepare him for his future roles in government.
From Parliament Member to Prime Minister
After being elected to Parliament for Khentii Province in 2016, Oyun-Erdene became known for leading public demonstrations. For example, in 2018, he led a large protest with over 30,000 citizens against government corruption. These actions showed his commitment to public service and fighting for what he believed was right.
In 2019, he became the Chief of the Cabinet Secretariat of Mongolia. In this role, he helped make important changes to the Mongolian Constitution, which gave more power to the Prime Minister. During this time, he also started plans for a 5-year program to improve Mongolia's digital systems. The first part of this plan was launching E-Mongolia, an online platform that offers 182 different services to citizens, making it easier for people to access government help.
On January 27, 2021, Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene was appointed Prime Minister of Mongolia. He was re-appointed on July 5, 2024, after his party's success in the 2024 elections.
What are Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene's Goals?
As Prime Minister, Oyun-Erdene has focused on several important goals for Mongolia. These include:
- Making Mongolia more independent in its energy supply.
- Building stronger connections with other countries around the world.
- Helping the Mongolian economy grow for a long time.
- Improving how the government works and fighting corruption.
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Vision 2050 and New Recovery Policy
In December 2021, Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene introduced the New Recovery Policy. This policy is part of Mongolia's bigger plan called Vision 2050, which aims to develop the country over the next few decades. The New Recovery Policy focuses on:
- Making Mongolia's economy more diverse, so it doesn't rely too much on one thing.
- Helping the country recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Driving long-term development.
The policy has six main areas: improving border ports, energy, industrial growth, urban and rural development, green development, and making the government more efficient.
Thanks to these efforts, Mongolia's economy grew by 4% in 2022, which was more than expected. The country also reduced its budget deficit (the amount of money it spends more than it earns) by 60%, and exports increased. A big achievement was paying off the 1.5 billion USD 'Chinggis bond' in December 2022, which was important for managing Mongolia's national debt. Experts predict that Mongolia's economy will continue to grow significantly in 2023 and 2024.
Several projects under the New Recovery Policy have been completed, such as the Zuunbayan-Khangi rail link, which opened in November 2022. Other projects include new power plants using solar energy. In 2025, an agreement was made to build the Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod railway crossing, which will greatly increase Mongolia's ability to export coal.
Boosting Tourism in Mongolia
To encourage more people to visit Mongolia, the government launched a big plan on November 29, 2022. This included the 'Welcome to Mongolia' campaign and declaring 2023-2025 as the 'Years to Visit Mongolia'. The goal is to attract more international travelers for holidays and tourism. The government is working to:
- Open more travel routes.
- Modernize Mongolia's visa system.
- Reduce the cost of flights to the country.
As part of this, South Koreans can now visit Mongolia without a visa for up to 90 days since June 2022. In January 2023, citizens from 34 other countries also became visa-exempt for tourism. During a visit to the United States in August 2023, Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene met with Vice President Kamala Harris, and they announced that direct flights between the US and Mongolia would start in 2024.
Advancing Digital Technology
In December 2022, Oyun-Erdene's government launched Mindgolia, a new online portal for government purchases. This aims to help Mongolia's technology sector grow and shift the economy "from mining to mind." The website allows companies to find products, view reviews, and choose services based on ratings. In April 2023, the E-Business online platform was launched to make it easier for businesses to start and grow by reducing paperwork and waiting times.
At the Mongolia Economic Forum in July 2023, the government announced a partnership with SpaceX and Starlink to bring high-speed internet to Mongolia using low-orbit satellites. Mongolia now has two licenses for SpaceX to provide internet services. In August 2023, during his visit to the United States, Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene announced that Google would work with Mongolia to improve digital skills for teachers and young people, including providing 20,000 Chromebooks to schools.
Developing Mongolia's Mining Sector
Mongolia is rich in natural resources, and mining is a very important part of its economy.
Oyu Tolgoi Copper Mine
On March 13, 2023, Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene visited the Oyu Tolgoi mine in the Gobi Desert to celebrate the start of underground copper production. This mine is a partnership between Mongolia and Rio Tinto. The mine has been operating since 2011, and most of its 20,000 workers are Mongolian. Oyu Tolgoi works with over 500 Mongolian suppliers and has invested about $15 billion in Mongolia since 2010, including $4 billion in taxes and other payments to the government.
The Oyu Tolgoi mine is expected to produce a large amount of copper each year, which is enough to make millions of electric vehicles. Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene expressed his pride in this project, saying it shows Mongolia's ability to work with investors and become a trusted partner in the global copper market. He believes this project will help Mongolia achieve its 'New Recovery Policy' and 'Vision 2050' goals.
Uranium Mining and Natural Wealth Fund
In December 2024, Oyun-Erdene announced a $1.6 billion agreement with the French company Orano for uranium mining. Production is expected to begin in 2028.
Under Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene's leadership, the new Natural Wealth Fund was created in 2024. This fund aims to use money from natural resources to invest in other areas, helping Mongolia reduce its dependence on the mining sector.
Fighting Corruption
Oyun-Erdene has worked to be seen as a leader who wants to bring about change and challenge old ways of doing things, especially in the mining and banking industries.
During protests in December 2022, thousands of people in Mongolia's capital protested against alleged corruption in the coal industry and rising prices. To address these concerns and as part of the New Recovery Policy, the Prime Minister proposed making the state-owned mining company, Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi JSC (ETT), a public company. This was meant to make the mining sector more transparent. He also started a six-month investigation into ETT. In January 2023, Mongolia took further steps to fight corruption by passing a law that requires state-owned companies to trade export goods on a new mining commodity exchange.
In January 2023, Mongolia's anti-corruption agency announced that over 30 officials, including the head of Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi, were being investigated. In May, the Mongolian Parliament made changes to the constitution to increase the number of members from 76 to 126 and adopt a new election system for the 2024 elections. Oyun-Erdene stated that this new system would help prevent the government from being used for personal gain. In July 2023, Mongolia became the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to follow all 40 recommendations from the Financial Action Task Force, an international body that fights money laundering and terrorism financing.
Mongolia's Place in the World
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In January 2024, Mongolia expressed its desire to host a summit with China and Russia to explore more economic opportunities, including the China–Mongolia–Russia Economic Corridor. This corridor is an important part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, which aims to connect countries through trade routes. In the same month, Oyun-Erdene described the relationship between Mongolia and China as being at its strongest point, with both countries working towards a comprehensive strategic partnership. Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene has also visited the White House and met with Vice-President Kamala Harris, showing Mongolia's efforts to strengthen ties with the United States.
Recent Political Developments
In June 2025, Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene resigned after losing a vote of no confidence in the Parliament. This means that not enough members of the Parliament supported him to continue as Prime Minister. He will remain in office as a caretaker until a new prime minister is chosen within 30 days.
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In Spanish: Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene para niños
