Overview
- Prime Minister G. Zandanshatar signed the Peace Council’s founding rules in Davos on January 22, with the government stressing that a cited $1 billion threshold clause does not obligate Mongolia and that participation is time‑limited and voluntary.
- In Beijing on January 22, Environment Minister B. Batbaatar briefed more than 70 embassies on preparations to host UNCCD COP17 in 2026, seeking diplomatic backing, financing, and technology partnerships.
- A January 20 boiler failure at Thermal Power Plant IV triggered 1–2 hour rolling electricity restrictions in Ulaanbaatar; Energy Minister B. Choijilsuren said repairs restored the affected unit in 29 hours, apologized for disruptions, and noted constraints persist as the BÖrölzhüüт plant operates below capacity.
- National police reported 307 narcotics‑related cases in 2025 and warned there may be up to 30,000 hidden users, while customs officials said airport detection dogs account for an estimated 30–40% of drug finds and need to be expanded.
- On January 23, the Constitutional Court suspended application of Article 14 of the law on dispute jurisdiction to the Court, finding it incompatible with the Constitution and specifying the decision applies prospectively.