Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene facts for kids
Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene (born June 29, 1980) is a Mongolian politician. He served as the 31st prime minister of Mongolia from 2021 to 2025. He was elected to the State Great Khural (Mongolia's Parliament) three times. Oyun-Erdene resigned on June 3, 2025, after a vote of no confidence and served as a caretaker until a new prime minister was chosen on June 13, 2025.
The State Great Khural had re-appointed Oyun-Erdene as prime minister on July 5, 2024. This happened after his party, the Mongolian People's Party, won the 2024 parliamentary election for a third time. Even though his party had enough seats to govern alone, Oyun-Erdene decided to form a "grand coalition" government with other parties.
As Prime Minister, Oyun-Erdene started the New Recovery Policy. This plan helped Mongolia recover after the COVID-19 pandemic. It was part of Mongolia's bigger plan called Vision 2050. He also launched E-Mongolia, a digital platform for government services. He also helped change the constitution to make parliament bigger and change how elections work.
Before becoming prime minister, Oyun-Erdene was the Chief of the Cabinet Secretariat of the government of Mongolia. He held this role from February 2, 2019, to January 27, 2021.
Quick facts for kids
Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene
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| Лувсаннамсрайн Оюун-Эрдэнэ | |
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Oyun-Erdene in 2023
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| 31st Prime Minister of Mongolia | |
| In office 27 January 2021 – 13 June 2025 |
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| Preceded by | Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh |
| Succeeded by | Gombojavyn Zandanshatar |
| Chairman of the Mongolian People's Party | |
| Assumed office 25 June 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh |
| 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 |
| Member of the State Great Khural | |
| Assumed office 5 July 2016 |
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| 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 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 June 1980 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolian People's Republic |
| Political party | Mongolian People's Party |
| Spouse | Boldyn Tuul |
| Children | 3 |
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Education and Early Career
Oyun-Erdene studied at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. He earned a Master's degree in Public Administration in 2015.
In 2016, he was elected as a Member of Parliament for Khentii Province. He led many public demonstrations. One notable protest in 2018 involved over 30,000 people. They were protesting against government corruption.
Chief of the Cabinet Secretariat
As Chief of the Cabinet Secretariat in 2019, Oyun-Erdene helped change Mongolia's Constitution. These changes made the Prime Minister's role stronger.
During this time, he also planned a 5-year program. This program aimed to improve Mongolia's digital systems. The first step was launching E-Mongolia. This online platform offers 182 different services to citizens.
Prime Minister of Mongolia
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Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene became Prime Minister of Mongolia on January 27, 2021. He changed his cabinet and appointed new ministers in August 2022. As Prime Minister, his main goals included:
- Making Mongolia more independent in energy.
- Building stronger connections with other countries.
- Helping Mongolia's economy grow for a long time.
- Improving the government and fighting corruption.
He was re-appointed as Prime Minister on July 5, 2024. This happened after his party won the 2024 elections for a third time.
Vision 2050 and New Recovery Policy
In December 2021, Oyun-Erdene introduced the New Recovery Policy. This was part of Mongolia's Vision 2050 program. The policy focused on making Mongolia's economy more diverse. It also aimed to help the country recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The policy has six main parts. Each part works to solve economic problems and help growth in areas like:
- Border ports
- Energy
- Industry
- City and country development
- Green development
- Government efficiency
Because of this policy, Mongolia's economy grew by 4% in 2022. This was more than the expected 2.6%. The country's budget deficit (when the government spends more than it earns) was cut by 60%. Exports also increased. In December 2022, Mongolia paid off a large loan called the 'Chinggis bond'. This was a big step in managing the country's debt. In 2023, experts predicted Mongolia's economy would grow even more.
Under the New Recovery Policy, Mongolia has completed several projects. The Zuunbayan-Khangi rail link opened in November 2022. Construction also started on the New Settlement Zone of Khushigt Valley. Other projects finished in 2022 include solar power plants in Borkh and Altai soum.
In February 2025, Oyun-Erdene announced a deal to build the Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod railway crossing. This crossing is expected to increase Mongolia's coal exports by 30 million tons.
Tourism
On November 29, 2022, the Mongolian government announced plans to boost tourism. They launched the 'Welcome to Mongolia' campaign. They also named 2023–2025 as the 'Years to Visit Mongolia'. The goal is to encourage more people from other countries to visit Mongolia. The government is working to open more travel routes. They are also making Mongolia's visa system easier and trying to lower flight costs.
In June 2022, South Koreans could visit Mongolia without a visa for up to 90 days. In January 2023, people from 34 countries no longer needed a visa for tourism. In August 2023, during Oyun-Erdene's visit to the United States, he met with Vice President Kamala Harris. They announced that direct flights between the US and Mongolia would start in 2024.
Digitalization Policy
In December 2022, Oyun-Erdene's government launched Mindgolia. This is a new online portal for government purchases. It aims to help Mongolia's tech sector grow. It also helps the country's economy move "from mining to mind." The website lets companies find products, read reviews, and see ratings.
In April 2023, Oyun-Erdene launched the E-Business online platform. This platform helps businesses start and grow more easily. It reduces paperwork and waiting times. In July 2023, the government announced a deal with SpaceX and Starlink. This will bring high-speed internet to Mongolia using satellites. Mongolia now has two licenses for SpaceX to provide internet services. In August 2023, during his visit to the United States, it was announced that Google would work with Mongolia. They will help improve digital skills for teachers and young people. This includes giving 20,000 Chromebooks to schools.
Mining
On March 13, 2023, the Prime Minister visited the Oyu Tolgoi mine in the Gobi Desert. He was there to celebrate the start of underground mining at this copper mine. Oyu Tolgoi is a partnership between Rio Tinto and Mongolia. The mine has been operating since 2011. About 20,000 people work there, and 97% are Mongolian. The mine works with over 500 Mongolian suppliers. It has spent about $15 billion in Mongolia since 2010. This includes $4 billion in taxes and other payments to the government.
Oyu Tolgoi is expected to produce a lot of copper each year. This amount would be enough to make about 6 million electric vehicles annually. The Prime Minister said he was proud to celebrate this step. He said it helps Mongolia become a major copper producer. He also said it shows Mongolia can work well with investors.
In December 2024, Oyun-Erdene announced a $1.6 billion uranium mining agreement with a French company called Orano. Parliament approved this in January 2025. Uranium production is expected to start in 2028.
Under Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene, the new Natural Wealth Fund was created in 2024. This fund aims to use money from natural resources for investments. These investments could help Mongolia rely less on mining.
Anti-Corruption Efforts
Oyun-Erdene became known as a leader who wanted to make reforms. He aimed to challenge powerful groups in the mining and banking industries.
In December 2022, there were protests in Mongolia's capital. People were upset about concerns of corruption in the coal industry and rising prices. As part of his New Recovery Policy, the Prime Minister proposed changes to the company Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi JSC (ETT). He wanted to make the company public. This was to make the mining sector more open and honest. The Prime Minister also started a six-month investigation into ETT.
In January 2023, Mongolia took more steps against corruption. They passed the Commodities Exchange Law. This law requires state-owned companies to trade export goods on a new mining exchange. In January 2023, Mongolia's anti-corruption group announced that over 30 officials were being investigated. This included the head of Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi. They were being investigated for misusing money.
In May 2023, the Mongolian Parliament changed the constitution. They decided to make the legislative body larger, from 76 members to 126. They also adopted a new election system for the 2024 elections. Oyun-Erdene said this new system would help prevent the government from being used for private 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.
Foreign Affairs
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In 2023, Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene visited the White House. He met with then-Vice President Kamala Harris.
In January 2024, Mongolia said it wanted to hold a meeting with China and Russia. The goal was to find more economic opportunities. This included the China–Mongolia–Russia Economic Corridor. This corridor is part of China's Belt and Road Initiative. That same month, Oyun-Erdene said that relations between Mongolia and China were at their best. He said the two countries were working towards a strong partnership.
2025 Protests and Resignation
In May 2025, public concern grew after social media posts by the fiancée of Oyun-Erdene's son. The posts showed luxury items. These images led to questions about the family's wealth. People wondered if it was more than what a public servant's family would normally have. This added to existing concerns about fairness and government actions in Mongolia. A petition asking for his resignation received over 59,000 signatures. Oyun-Erdene allowed an investigation by the Independent Authority Against Corruption.
Small protests began in mid-May 2025. Young Mongolians gathered at Sükhbaatar Square in Ulaanbaatar. They called for the prime minister to resign. They were upset about the concerns of unfairness and broader issues related to government actions. They demanded that Oyun-Erdene explain his income. On May 21, the Mongolian People's Party removed the Democratic Party from the ruling coalition. This was because some of their members supported the protests. This effectively ended the coalition government.
Oyun-Erdene resigned on June 3, 2025. He lost a vote of no confidence in a secret ballot. He remained in office as a caretaker until a new prime minister was appointed on June 13, 2025.
See also
In Spanish: Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene para niños
