Majority MPs voted against dismissal of PM U.Khurelsukh

Ulaanbaatar/MONTSAME/ Last Friday’s plenary meeting of Mongolia’s Parliament discussed a proposal submitted on November 19 by 27 MPs objecting to the dismissal of Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh. In regard with the issue under discussion, Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh made a speech. In his speech, U.Khurelsukh said, “Since I became a Prime Minister, I prioritize three main principles; to build a justice in the society, reinforce discipline, order and accountability in the government institutions of all levels, and ensure economic growth and maintain it sustainable. When I was appointed the Prime Minister, I did assert about these. Even further, I will do unwaveringly.” “I am appealing You, Members of the Parliament, to join with me for social justice. I will fight for it regardless of whether the cabinet being dissolved or not, and will stand firm on my position,” pointed out the PM. After the day-long discussion, 40 MPs (54.8 percent) out of 73 who were present at the meeting voted against the dismissal of Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh.