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Mongolian opposition demonstrates against government

05 April 2013 19:35 (UTC +04:00)

Baku-APA. Mongolia's opposition party demanded dismissal of the government Friday during a peaceful demonstration in the capital of Ulan Bator, APA reports quoting Xinhua.

"It has been eight months since this government formed. During this period, Mongolia's reputation in the international arena is very much damaged and foreign investors are escaping from Mongolia," Ulziisaikhan Enkhtuvshin, chairman of the Mongolian People's Party (MPP), said at the demonstration in the capital city's central square.

"Investment climate in Mongolia is deteriorating," he added.

At the end of the demonstration, the MPP delivered a letter to the country's president, prime minister and parliament speaker, all members of the ruling Democratic Party of Mongolia.

"Mongolia's economic growth is decreasing and the number of unemployed people are on the rise because of chaotic changes implemented by the government. We demand dismissal of the current government," the letter said.

Also on Friday, President Tsakhia Elbegdorj admitted not paying enough attention to the development of his people and entrepreneurs as well as protecting the country's environment and natural resources.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the parliament's spring conference, Elbegdorj stressed the necessity to build a law-based government, intensify the fight against corruption and improve Mongolia's international reputation.